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Ultra High Heels force the feet into a position that puts stress on the ball of the foot.  The problem is that most, if not all, high heels don't have a metatarsal pad.  The Solution is a slim high heel insole made of absorbent leather that sticks to your shoe and uses a metatarsal pad to stabilize and gently lift your foot to reduce friction and pressure on the balls of your feet.

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Common causes of heel pain include:

Heel Spurs: A bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. The spur, visible by X-ray, appears as a protrusion that can extend forward as much as half an inch. When there is no indication of bone enlargement, the condition is sometimes referred to as "heel spur syndrome." 

Plantar Fasciitis: Both heel pain and heel spurs are frequently associated with plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the band of fibrous connective tissue (fascia) running along the bottom (plantar surface) of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. 

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