Blog posts tagged with 'felt metatarsal pad'

My foot care blog is a deep resource for so many different topics in foot care.  But sometimes I hear from users of the blog that they have a hard time accessing the information they need.  In this blog post I've aggregated all of the information related to metatarsal pads found in the blog.  I hope...

Skiving provides a finished edge to the metatarsal pad – but does that matter?

What is skiving?

Metatarsal pads come in different shapes, sizes and densities.  One question often asked by customers is in regards to the beveled edge of the metatarsal pad.  The beveled or skived edge is a finishing ...

Metatarsal pad firmness – do I need soft or firm?

Metatarsal pads come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.  But the characteristic that may be most important for your needs is the relative firmness of the metatarsal pad.  Just like a mattress, metatarsal pads come in soft, medium-firm, and f...

Felt is probably not the best choice of metatarsal pad for someone who wants to wear the pad directly on the foot and take a shower. Felt is water absorbent and would remain damp for a few hours after a shower. The visual image I had was of a row of felt metatarsal pads on the clothes line, each with a clothes pin. Nah, poor choice.