These are excellent support pads to lift the forefoot and protect the metatarsal area from stress damage to bones and nerves...I use them on the underside of removable insoles so that my feet still slide easily into my shoes.I have stuck as many as three onto one another to add height, and they will compress somewhat over time. The adhesive is very strong, but removable from fairly hard or cloth surfaces, leaving no damage, and can be repositioned a number of times.It would be nice if they came in wider widths and thicker options... Otherwise, these are excellent! Read more

Have been suffering with increasing discomfort in left toe area from sesamoiditis diagnosed >5 yrs ago. I have been a recreational runner for approx 8 years, but wearing max cush shoes (Hoka Bondi, and most recently Saucony Endorphin Speed 2s which have both been godsends, the latter overtaking HB as my faves) have surprisingly been able to keep routine of 3-5 5K casual loops around Prospect Park.Lately, however, more targeted ache/pain would catch me off guard even when simply walking a few steps in my apartment. For the first time, it began to cause enough discomfort to significantly interfere with my runs, but I did NOT want to give them up as they bring such joy... After watching some youtubes, I decided to try adding inserts to my running shoes that address sesamoid/metatarsal pain, and came upon these Mars Wellness Premium Dancers Pads for Ball of feet Pain - Sesamoiditis Pads andOh My God ... what a difference, what relief... I truly had low expectations and hopes since this condition is so insidious and finicky and difficult to address and heal.... I got the right footed pads for my left foot after reading reviews and deciding I didn't want the adhesive gooey part sticking to and gucking up my foot. Instead, I put the right pad adhesive side down in my running sock, or flat down on other shoes and alternately remove adhesive and stick to the inside sole of the shoe....I also read and am VERY THANKFUL TO the review written by Godspeed, who confirmed my own instincts gotten through trial and error, that the most effective way to reduce pain is to NOT put the pad RIGHT BENEATH the problem toe/area, but BENEATH IT, to raise it up, so that the toe, then has less pressure ON IT... I did NOT cut the pad as godspeed demonstrated, instead just pulled the pad down so that the the cutout for the big toe, was pulled down a bit below the ball of the foot, but still in line with the toe. I now use them in that manner within my running shoe SOCK, and adhered directly to the base of a few sandals and other shoes... I have experience such relief and improvement both when walking and certainly when running.Unfortunately, however, if I ever make the mistake to think I have healed the source of the problem and try walking barefoot, YIKES, still that erratic pain/pointed discomfort will catch me.... Until I figure out how to FIX THE CORE problem, THESE PADS ARE AHHHH- mazing. I may even try doubling them even they seem to flatten or wear out with longer term use, especially with the impact of running. I am VERY pleased, VERY surprised, and VERY thankful for these Mars Wellness Premium Dancers Pads for Ball of feet Pain - Sesamoiditis Pads.. Please do NOT EVER STOP MAKING THEM... Read more

These dancers pads are a life saver. I have plantar fasciitis and I have sesamoiditis with early onset arthritis in my right foot. Sometimes my entire foot swells up and gets so painful that I can’t put any amount of weight on my foot for days. But these dancers pass help SO. MUCH. I love how thick they are because other pads I’ve used are thinner and they just don’t help nearly as much. The adhesive on these is super strong and I’ve found that I can even re-apply the same pad on day 2 if I remove it carefully and reapply after a shower. These pads have increased my mobility SO MUCH!!! Read more

I have a sesamoid fracture. When purchased I was unsure how to wear the pads, only one picture has been shared so I kind of had to figure out what was most comfortable however I don't know if the pad is placed properly and the picture on site would actually cause pain if placed in that position in my foot. Read more

These helped relieve a pressure point after having foot surgery. Holds up well in my shoe. Well worth the cost. Read more

Highly recommended by my MD. Need right foot surgery. Have been putting it off. Read more

These arrived quickly and were exactly as podiatrist had recommended. Read more

The Dancer's Pad helped relive my metatarsal pain, and I recommend the product. Thank you. Read more