There are several best options of insoles that can alleviate ball of foot pain, suffering from metatarsalgia. All the best running shoes for ball of foot pain described above are packed with soft, cushioned insoles that can absorb shock and make you feel like you are running on air-filled pillows. The extra cushioning in the form of gel or foam insoles, relieves the pressure off of the ball of your foot. The running shoes for ball of foot cushioning, reviewed in this guide, have removable orhtolite cushioned insoles to support your feet.