Helpful
"These helped push my foot back enough so that my heel would not flip up and it cushioned my forefoot. They do seem a bit thin /flimsy. Will see if they hold up."
Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 92 reviews.
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Review topics: ["feel","quality","results","padding","pain","relief","fit","work","feet","inserts","help","toes","shoes","foot","cure"].
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"they feel good on my feet but my socks stick to the surface of the inserts, they need to be smooth so my socks will slide into my shoes."
Not a game changer
"I ordered the item with the hopes that it would reduce discomfort in my foot. Installation instructions were vague, so either I did not install them correctly, or that was not my underlying foot problem. I guess they are worth a try."
Helpful but small and flimsy
"I expected them to be a bit bigger. Due to their size they were almost impossible to place correctly. The glue makes them impossible to remove if not placed correctly the bottom was taken out of one due to this. The bottom of the other is now ripped up from putting my sneakers on. Were helpful well they last"
A bit of comfort
"I tried these to relive a sore toe that needed some support behind it to take pressure away from it. The pads work fairly well for that, they just really aren’t big enough for my feet and I can feel the edges a bit."
Meh
"They are thin and flimsy. Maybe thicker would cause more pain but there is no comforting element to these."
Toni
"These didn't work for me"
Ok fit, function not so much.
"Adhesive works well, the expected pain relief did not happen."
Not quite perfection
"Two things this item needs: placement instructions that are better written. 2. Slicker silicone. Once it is in place on the insole or in the shoe, the silicone has a tendency to grab your sock as the foot attempts to slide over this device and into proper place in the shoe. This creates wrinkling in the sock. The only way to avoid it that I have found is to completely unlace the shoe, insert foot and then replace the shoe. I eventually put some slick tape on top of the device so my foot would slide over it better, but still not satisfied with that result either."
Great Product
"Great product. Works well."
Q&A
- How long do these pads typically last?
- Hello Eddy K. Thank you for your question. The metatarsal cushions use a specialty foam that’s extremely resilient to compression, so it will keep its thickness for a long time. This helps them last as long as if not longer than our insoles, which can last between 6 months and a year. If you plan to wear them every day or during rigorous activities, then they may need replaced sooner. Additionally, you want to make sure you set them right, so the adhesion won’t fail. You’ll know when to replace them if you see any cracks or tearing in the foam. We hope this helps!
- Can these pads be used with your Power Step Pro Tech insoles?
- Hello yes.. we also have a ProTech Met that already has the Met pads built in. 1009-01 Thank you
- will they fit a woman size 4. I have a small foot
- Hello,, yes they will. Thank you
- what would you recommend for metatarsalphalangeal joint removal
- Hello, if you are active we would recommend the Pulse Plus it has the built in Met Pad.. if not then the Pinnacle Plus if you do not need active wear.
- I wear a women’s 11 wide tennis shoe… should I get the small or regular size ???
- Hi Karen, Thank you for reaching to PowerStep! You should purchase the size large if your ordering the 5097-01 Met pads. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. 888-237-3668 Thank you, PowerStep Customer Service Team