Pedag® Comfort Supports

Questions:

Will these work like a metatarsal pad?

Answer:

Yes, they are a leather insole and metatarsal pad all in one!

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Question:

Can these be worn with sandals?

Answer:

Yes, they fit quite well into slip on sandals, but not so well with flip flops.  If they move around or slip you can always use double sided tape to keep them in place.

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Question:

I was told I have Metatarsalgia. Will this product help me?

Answer:

Metatarsalgia is a generic term used to describe non-specific forefoot pain in the region of the metatarsal bones. This pad will off-load the forefoot. By taking load off the ball of the the foot, metatarsal pads help to redistribute load bearing. 

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Question:  

I am a runner, and I suffer from dropped metatarsals or metatarsalgia. I was wondering what pads would be the best for me to use. 

Answer:

Any of our metatarsal pads would do the trick to alleviate some of the pressure on your metatarsal heads. We have an article about metatarsalgia which offers a lot of information on causes, treatments and products that you might want to take a look at if you haven’t already. 

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Our most popular metatarsal pads are these:

Felt Metatarsal Pads: best adhered to your shoe.

Reusable Metatarsal Pads: use these reusable pads if you'd rather have the pad stick to your skin.

Arch Binder with Metatarsal Pad: a great slip-on solution to wear at home barefoot or in slippers or sandals.

Pedag Comfort Supports: these insoles have the pad built-in so there is no guesswork about where the pad should go.

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Question:  

I was wondering if you could recommend a certain metatarsal pad for me.. My husband is a chiropractor and told me I have a dropped metatarsal head...I have a callus between my big toe and second toe.  I have an 8 month old baby and don't know if it is due to the relaxin being present or not.  The problem is I am a female and wear different shoes all the time and around the house I am mainly barefoot...do you have a product that would help lift the metatarsal head as well as accommodate my lifestyle?  

Answer:

Thanks for your question about what metatarsal pad would work best for your lifestyle. If you have a dropped metatarsal head that causes callus, you need to off-load the weight bearing away from your metatarsal heads/joints with a met pad. Rather than lift the metatarsal head with a pad placed directly on it, you want to displace the weight by using a met pad behind it. Take a look at the video for Felt Metatarsal Pads to see where the pads should hit. Any of our met pads would work for you, especially the most simple Felt Metatarsal Pads~ they are inexpensive and effective. If you want  an insole that has the metatarsal pad built in and in the right position, take a look at the Pedag Comfort Insoles, as they take the guess-work out of placement. For going barefoot around the house, and also for use in sandals, you should take a look at 2 of our most popular met pads:

            Reusable Metatarsal Pads-Gel - these are worn on the skin, and can be worn over and over again.

            Arch Binder with Metatarsal Pad - this slips on and stays in place, even while barefoot.

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Question:  

I have Morton's Neuroma and have shooting pains in my 2nd and 3rd toes when I walk with shoes on -- no pain when barefoot or with slippers. Had Cortisone shot and tried wide box shoes to no effect. Wondering which pads would be most beneficial: gel, felt, t-pad? I am leaning towards the gel reusable but will go with what you suggest. Thanks so much. I'll await your reply.

Answer:

Thanks for your question about what pad would work best for your Morton's Neuroma. With Morton's neuroma symptoms, the key is to use a pad to help spread your metatarsal bones apart, and keep them from pinching your nerve. Any of our met pads would work for you, especially the most simple Felt Metatarsal Pads~ they are inexpensive and effective. Take a look at the video for Felt Metatarsal Pads to see where the pads should hit.

If you want  an insole that has the metatarsal pad built in and in the right position, take a look at the Pedag Comfort Insoles, as they take the guess-work out of placement.

For going barefoot around the house, and also for use in sandals, you should take a look at 2 of our most popular met pads:

            Reusable Metatarsal Pads-Gel - these are worn on the skin, and can be worn over and over again.

            Arch Binder with Metatarsal Pad - this slips on and stays in place, even while barefoot.

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Question:

I'm an in between size at 10 1/2. Should I opt for the bigger size or the smaller size?

Answer:

The product manufacturer recommends opting for the larger size. Since this is a 3/4 length insert, you won't have problems fitting the insert into the shoe.

Question:

The picture of the Pedag Comfort insert doesn't seem to show an arch of any kind. Is there an arch support in this insert and if so, is it soft or hard?

Answer:

The Pedag Comfort is specifically designed to have no arch at all. It's sole purpose is to provide a thick metatarsal pad built into the insert so that placement of the metatarsal pad is made easy.

Question:

I just ordered the Pedag Comfort supports. I only have the painful condition in one foot, should I wear the supports in both shoes,or can I wear my regular insole with the uneffected foot?

Answer:

Since the Pedag Comforts do not have an arch or any biomechanical characteristic other than the metatarsal pad, it is possible to wear just one. With most inserts, it is advisable to wear both the left and right, so your hips and back don't get thrown off balance, but with these, it should be fine to wear just one.

Question:

I have bursitis of the first metatarsal (big toe). Will the Pedag or similar metatarsal bar help? Is the Pedag appropriate in my running shoes, and should it be used on to of the insole or underneath the insole pad?

Answer:

This product should help your bursitis, as the metatarsal pad takes the pressure off the big toe joint, allowing it to heal. It would be great in running shoes, and can either be worn on top of or underneath in insole your shoe comes with - whichever is more comfortable.

Question:

Do you have a diagram so I know exactly where to place this pad in my shoe? I am not sure, so as not to create an unbalance since I only need to wear one. My pain is exactly outlined in your website photo of "Capsulitis". Since this pain started about a month ago, I have not been able to do my routine walk every morning. I do walk on a off road path which does involve small rocks. I tried my new Pedag Comfort support this morning, however, I must not have it placed correctly as I still had pain.

Answer:

One of the advantages of using the Pedag Comfort Support over just a metatarsal pad is that the Pedag Comfort Support is designed to make the placement for you. The pad is built into the insert, and should hit you in the right place if you put the heel of the Pedag Comfort all the way back into the heel of your shoe. If it doesn't feel right, then you might be better off using a plain metatarsal pad that you can place yourself. You can watch one of our videos that shows placement of a metatarsal pad to see where it should be placed.

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