Emsold Ultra Thin Orthotic with Metatarsal Pad and Deep Heel Cup – Semi-Rigid Arch Support Insole for Men and Women – Relieves Pain from Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma and Metatarsalgia

Great insole that really helped with my Morton's Neuroma symptoms. The insoles are high quality and very durable. I put them under the existing insole in my hiking shoes. Also, highly recommend this seller. Shipping is very quick, and customer service is excellent. If you have any issues seller will work to make sure they are addressed.

Waited to write this review until I had really put these to the test. I've had numerous issues with my left my foot; injuries, surgeries, compartment syndrome, metatarsalgia; and was already using metarsal pad. This year while training for a marathon I began having problems with my right foot also. I'm also a chef and spend 10 hours a day on my feet. It was at the point where I was in pain any time I was on my feet. My doctor recommended orthotics, but I wear Altra shoes and normal orthotics didn't work with them. That's the first thing that attracted me to these; I didn't know they even made 3/4 length orthotics but they work great with the wider shape of my Altras. The added arch support was also a plus. I ordered 2 pairs so I had one for my running shoes and one to swap between my work and everyday wear shoes. They felt great in my daily shoes but the first time I ran it felt really off on the right side because I wasn't used to having anything in that shoe. My feet didn't hurt as much though, and after a few days they felt great both at work and running. I was fired up and ready to write a review but decided to wait. I started wearing them in the beginning of August and had about 3 months of training left before marathon time. From that time to now I have put 240 miles on the pair in my running shoes. The other pair I've worn daily in my other shoes. Side by side you can't tell the difference, they have held up fantastically. While they don't look new, they show no sign of any sort of failure. Nothing is worn or separating. The biggest test was the marathon; 4 hours and 30 minutes of the worst conditions I've run in: rain from start to almost finish, wet shoes and wet orthotics. I felt as good as I guess you can feel running that distance, and all it took was a couple of days to dry out fully after. I can't imagine what it takes to wear a pair of these out, but I'm trying and I'm not close yet. For the money these are a steal, you've really got nothing to lose to try them out. I'm buying a couple of extras now just to have them in case they ever go out of production.

I plan to update this review when I've worn these longer, but I thought an early review would also be helpful.They seem well made. They come with detailed instructions. There is a recommended period of adjustment; wear them for short periods and gradually increase the time.When I put them in my uncomfortable business loafers, and put the shoes on, my first thought is, "I don't like that." "That's not comfortable."So, I decide to do an experiment. I put in just one, then a different insert (I also bought 3 Dr. S to try cause I just started teaching in middle school and I am on my feet ALL day) in the other shoe. I wear them for a hour. Another day, I do the same thing but switch feet. I'm not sure I notice a difference in an hour.I try again, but for a longer time...2-3 hours (I forgot to keep track), but at home and mostly sitting. I still don't think these are comfortable. But when I take the shoes off, the foot with this insert feels fine...and the other foot is pins and needles and quite uncomfortable for some time (and I did not notice this happening while I was wearing the shoe, only when I took it off). Interesting.Today I am trying these with both inserts for a couple of hours, again at home. I'll report back how my testing goes. But I'm starting to think that maybe they will relieve the crippling foot pain (I literally cannot walk after I get home and stop moving) I've been experiencing. Only time will tell.Oh, I have been to the podiatrist...he wasn't interested in helping me solve the problem, he just wanted to write me a pain prescription. So, no.UPDATE:Well, I worked my way up and wore them for a full day in boots with a 3/4" heel to work. Overall, I would say they did the job of reducing the pain across the ball of my foot, even though it felt like they raised my heel even more, causing more pressure on my toes.The issue I had: they caused new problems for me. The edge of this hard insert rubs under the toe joints...giving me blisters. And the additional pressure caused my toe joints to swell...so I was still hobbled by the end of the day.I cannot even get myself to try wearing them again.I do think they are excellently made and may help others. While they felt weird, they certainly did relieve the metatarsal pain. But I find that they need to extend under the twos to prevent rubbing and pressure.