New · Heels & dress shoes
Women's Forefoot Pain
High heels and stiff dress flats push weight forward onto the ball of the foot — a common driver of forefoot pain and metatarsalgia. These reduce pressure without giving up the shoe.
Ball-of-foot
Foot Petals Ball-of-Foot Cushions
Gel cushions that sit under the metatarsals to reduce forefoot pressure in heels and flats.
Heel slip
Foot Petals Heel Grips
Prevents heel slip and blisters in flats and heels without adding forefoot bulk.
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Metatarsal Pads
A simple, inexpensive way to redistribute pressure off a painful ball-of-foot area.
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Shoes that take pressure off the ball of the foot
Look for: a rocker sole that rolls the step forward; a heel under about 2 inches for daily wear; a toe box wide enough that the toes lie flat.