Medical-grade orthotics / Morton's Neuroma

Custom Molded Insoles for Morton's Neuroma

Thin cushions don't change what's squeezing the nerve. Contour's rigid, custom-molded arch supports the foot and helps take pressure off the forefoot.

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Symptom check

Does this sound like you?

  • A burning or shooting pain in the ball of the foot, often between the third and fourth toes
  • The feeling of a pebble or a bunched-up sock under the forefoot
  • Numbness or tingling in the toes
  • Pain that eases when you take your shoe off and rub your foot
  • Tight or narrow shoes make it noticeably worse

If two or more sound familiar, an irritated nerve between the foot bones is a common cause. Cushioning masks it; reducing the pressure and squeeze on the forefoot is what actually helps.

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The mechanism

What's actually happening

Morton's neuroma is a thickening of tissue around one of the nerves between the toes — most often between the third and fourth — that gets compressed and irritated, causing burning pain, tingling, or a 'pebble underfoot' sensation. Tight footwear, high heels, high-impact activity, and forefoot overload are common contributors. Clinical references (such as the AAOS's OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic, and NIH MedlinePlus) describe conservative first steps that include roomier, lower-heeled shoes, supportive orthotics with arch support, and often a metatarsal pad to spread the foot bones and offload the nerve. It's worth knowing that persistent neuromas sometimes need in-person treatments beyond insoles, so pain that doesn't settle should be evaluated by a professional.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for general education and is not medical advice. It does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified clinician. If you have severe, worsening, or persistent symptoms, consult a podiatrist or physician.

The softness trap

Why soft insoles keep failing you

◆ Soft & cushioned

Compresses under load

A thin gel cushion under the forefoot doesn't change what's irritating the nerve — the bones are still loaded and, in tight shoes, still squeezed together. Foam also compresses under body weight, so any relief fades within a few steps. Helping a neuroma is about mechanics: supporting the arch so the forefoot carries less, and giving the foot room. Softness alone doesn't do either.

Comfort ≠ correction
◆ Rigid & molded

Holds shape, offloads tension

Contour molds to your foot under real walking load and sets permanently rigid, supporting the arch so more weight travels through the midfoot and less concentrates on the forefoot where the nerve sits. For Morton's neuroma, that means a custom arch that helps offload the ball of the foot, a cushioned top layer for comfort, and a durable structure that holds for 2+ years. Pairing it with roomier, lower-heeled shoes — and a metatarsal pad if your clinician recommends one — addresses the squeeze from both directions.

Firmness is the clinical requirement
How Contour addresses it

Built to correct the mechanics — not mask them

Contour molds to your foot under real walking load and sets permanently rigid, supporting the arch so more weight travels through the midfoot and less concentrates on the forefoot where the nerve sits. For Morton's neuroma, that means a custom arch that helps offload the ball of the foot, a cushioned top layer for comfort, and a durable structure that holds for 2+ years. Pairing it with roomier, lower-heeled shoes — and a metatarsal pad if your clinician recommends one — addresses the squeeze from both directions.

Offloads the forefoot
A supported arch shifts load toward the midfoot so the irritated area carries less pressure.
Custom arch support
Molds to your exact arch under load rather than sitting flat and generic under the foot.
Room to add a met pad
Works alongside roomier shoes and a metatarsal pad if your clinician recommends spreading the foot bones.
Comfort over structure
A cushioned top layer sits on the rigid core for a comfortable contact surface.
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University of Tokyo · 3D motion analysis
In University of Tokyo 3D motion analysis, Contour's HydroFit core showed biomechanical support patterns similar to traditional custom medical orthotics — including improved pressure distribution across the foot.
HydroFit core tested against traditional clinic-made custom orthotics using 3D gait analysis.
Layer 01

Comfort-print top layer

A cushioned contact surface for all-day wear — comfort sits on top of the structure, never in place of it.

Layer 02

Patented fiberglass resin core

The corrective heart of the device. Molds to your foot, then sets permanently rigid to support the arch and offload the forefoot.

Layer 03

Aerospace-grade durability base

Holds the structure and its support intact through 2+ years of daily load.

Contour Custom Pro

Contour Custom Pro

Medical-Grade Custom Orthotics

$239.00vs $400–$800 clinic orthotics

One pair · molds in minutes at home · holds shape 2+ years

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Try them for 30 days. If they're not right for you, we'll send a free replacement or a full refund.

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How It Works

Make your custom orthotics at home

Watch the complete process—from water activation to a personalized mold made inside the shoes you already wear.

Where Contour fits

Custom support without the clinic price

Clinic-Made Custom OrthoticsOTC Gel/Foam Inserts
FitMolded to your foot under walking loadCast or scanned, lab-madeGeneric or trim-to-fit
StructurePermanently rigid corrective coreRigid/semi-rigid correctiveCompresses under load
Timeline15 minutes at home2–4 weeks + appointmentsImmediate
Cost$239$400–$800$20–$60
From people with this condition

What relief actually felt like

What to expect

The first weeks, honestly

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WEEKS 1–3

The adjustment

Your arch meets real support and load starts shifting off the forefoot. Pair with roomier shoes and ease in over a few hours a day.

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WEEKS 3–6

The change

With less pressure on the forefoot, many people notice the burning and 'pebble' feeling flare less often.

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WEEKS 6+

The new normal

Everyday walking feels more manageable. This is the window the 180-day guarantee is built around.

Before you buy

Common questions

Do insoles help Morton's neuroma?

Supportive orthotics that offload the forefoot are part of the standard conservative approach, usually alongside roomier, lower-heeled shoes and sometimes a metatarsal pad. The aim is to reduce the pressure and squeeze on the irritated nerve.

Should Morton's neuroma insoles be soft or supportive?

Supportive. A soft cushion pads the area but doesn't change the forefoot load or the crowding that irritates the nerve. A molded arch that offloads the ball of the foot, paired with roomy shoes, addresses the mechanics.

Why is Contour $239 when drugstore insoles cost $30?

Because it's a different category of device. Drugstore inserts are cushioning that flattens within months. Contour is a permanently molded structural orthotic — the same class of device podiatrists dispense for $400–$800 — that holds your exact foot shape for 2+ years of daily wear.

Do I still need a metatarsal pad?

Maybe. Many clinicians add a metatarsal pad to spread the foot bones behind the sore spot. A supportive molded insole and a met pad aren't mutually exclusive — ask your clinician whether to combine them for your foot.

Can I mold Contour myself at home?

Yes — inject water, walk for about 5 minutes while the core shapes to your foot, then sit for 10 minutes while it sets. The mold captures your foot under actual body weight, in the shoes you actually wear.

When should I see a doctor instead?

See a professional if the pain is persistent, worsening, spreading, or comes with significant numbness — neuromas sometimes need treatments beyond insoles, such as injections or a procedure. Diabetes with neuropathy warrants guidance first.

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Straight talk

Are the Custom Pros right for you?

◆ Built for you if…
  • You feel burning, tingling, or a 'pebble' between your toes
  • Roomier shoes help but you still feel forefoot pressure
  • You want arch support that offloads the ball of the foot
  • You want clinical-grade structure without the clinic wait or price
◆ See a professional first if…
  • Pain is persistent, worsening, or comes with significant numbness
  • A clinician has advised injections or a procedure
  • You have diabetic neuropathy or reduced foot sensation
  • There's an open wound, active infection, or recent foot surgery
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Contour works for most feet — not every foot. A Morton's neuroma that is persistent, worsening, or paired with significant numbness may need treatments beyond an insole, so have it evaluated in person. Diabetic neuropathy, open wounds, a rigid structural deformity, or recent foot surgery also warrant professional guidance before using a rigid orthotic. Find a Contour partner clinic or talk to your podiatrist first.

Medical disclaimer: This page is general education, not medical advice, and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified clinician.

Stop cushioning the pain. Correct it.

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