Ball of foot pads or socks?

[davelinks]

Hi, have been getting some ball of foot discomfort (metatarsalgia) Can anyone recommend pads or a certain type of padded running sock. Have seen the thorlos socks, are they any good? Or shoe inserts for ball of foot?

Got to get on top of this!😕

[Coddfish Graduate]

I have a pair of thorlos but can't say I notice any difference when using them versus other specialist running socks. I also use smartwool merinos and Nike compression.

[poppypug Graduate]

Hope this is not a daft question Dave , but does the pain feel like you've got a small stone or similar stuck in your shoe ? Xxx