Insoles for ball of the foot or forefoot pains require support just behind the toe joints without irritating the forefoot padding. Forefoot pain is known as metatarsalagia, pains within the forefoot have many different causes. Most arise from the soft tissues that support the metatarsal bones or the toe joints across the forefoot. Sometime the metatarsal bones themselves are the source of pain as they are prone to ‘stress (fatigue) fractures. Insoles that support the arch and forefoot and foot strengthening exercises are often helpful.