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SCAPHOID/METATARSAL PADS

F:  Metatarsal Bar
G:  Metatarsal Pad
H:  Scaphoid Pad

Definition: Scaphoid and metatarsal pads are gel, foam, wool or any of those materials covered with leather, depending upon the manufacturer. They have a sticky bottom so they can stay in the shoe or on top of a cushion.

A metatarsal pad is placed directly behind the metatarsal bones to take pressure off the ball of the foot. They are good for very shallow dress shoes (women's) or men and women's slippers that will not accommodate even the thinnest arch support. They should not replace firm or semi-rigid arch supports with metatarsal lifts in all other shoes.

A scaphoid pad is placed up against the medial (inside) aspect of the shoe and under the medial arch. Some shoes have them glued in. They are not a firm or semi-rigid support but some report feeling better support in their shoes with them. These are used in small children's shoes until their feet are big enough for them to wear the smallest arch supports.

Benefits: These pads are inexpensive and quick fixes for shoes that are otherwise too shallow to accomodate regular arch supports. For small children, they are sometimes they only support available. However, for adults, these should not replace regular arch supports in other shoes as they are too small and soft to afford any real support to the foot.

To Purchase: Purchase includes a telephone consultation with you to determine what is best for your feet. Size is based upon tracings of both feet. This is easy to do and we tell you how to do it when you call.
Prices and warranties: $12.00/per pair. No warranty. Little to no break-in required. Moves shoe to shoe and is washable with soap and water.

Text:  Copyright 2008 Carole Romig   Image:  AGS Footwear Group Catalog 2005