Foot and Metatarsal Pads

In many occasions it is not necessary to use complete foot insoles, depending on the condition you have you will need a different product. For this reason, at Herbi Feet we offer a variety of pads, whose main function is to protect the metatarsal, a very sensitive area of the feet, it is precisely the front area, where the foot receives all the pressure.

Our feet have a natural fat pad that cushions the anterior metatarsal area. This fat pad acts as a shock absorbing cushion. Without these pads, the anterior metatarsal area would directly receive strong impacts when walking, jumping or running, which would cause a lot of discomfort. Age and repeated use can wear down this fat pad, which can lead to metatarsal pain, called Metatarsalgia.

The pads are intended primarily for women who wear high heels to prevent the burning sensation caused by these shoes. They can also be used when taking long walks or spending a lot of time on your feet. This product will help you feel more comfort with your footwear and you can also use it with party shoes or open sandals as they are non-slip.

Differences between an insole and a pad

In addition to age, there are other causes of metatarsal pain. Some of them are arthritis, joint irritation, ligament injuries, Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome and excessive pressure on the foot for long periods.

Poorly fitting shoes (too narrow toe box, too high heels or too flat soles) can also be the cause. In fact, the latter are the most common causes of metatarsal pain. Therefore, the footwear you choose and the extra support you can place under your feet can go a long way toward preventing foot pain.

To prevent and treat this pain, you can choose either full insoles or pads. The main difference between them is that the former protect the entire sole of the foot, while the latter focus their action on the forefoot to treat pain in the metatarsal.

Which Cushion to choose

Within our catalog you can find different models of pads so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Among all the options we give you, you can choose those that best suit the type of shoe and the space available, given our wide range.

In order to choose the one that best suits you, the first step is to go to a specialist to assess your problem and tell you which pad is best for you. You should not go on your own to buy them, since you can choose the one that will help you the least to improve and that can cause the foot problem to get worse.

Pads, bands and protectors

As we have mentioned, within our offer of pads we have several models: pads, bands and protectors. Each of them fulfills a different function and protects against the different problems you may have in your foot.

For example, the forefoot protector allows you to wear protection in the forefoot, helps prevent the formation of calluses and corns and is beneficial for arthritis problems. For a good use of the protector, it is necessary to place it correctly so that it fulfills its function.

We can also find the miniplangeliteal gel pads, designed exclusively to relieve pain in the metatarsal and forefoot area.designed exclusively to relieve pain in the metatarsal and forefoot area. They should be placed at the correct height in the shoe and direct the widest part towards the metatarsals.

The bandagel or COMODIGEL is another of the pads in gel band format that we offer in our catalog. It is an elastic bandage that you place on the foot and includes polymer gel inside. It provides relief, comfort and protection and reduces pain and inflammation in the area. It is one of our star products.

As you can see the offer of Herbi Feet pads is wide so you can choose the product you need depending on the problem. Each model adapts in a different way to treat metatarsal conditions. Do not wait any longer, choose your pad and if you have any questions, our team of professionals will be happy to assist you and solve any question.

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