Turf Toe Steel Insoles Turf Toe is an injury to the soft tissue region around the big (large) toe joint or a ligament sprain around the big toe or over-extension of the big toe beyond its normal range of movement.  The insoles are designed to immobilize the big toe joint to prevent movement and bending during walking, running, and athletic sports in everyday life.  The Insoles are ideal for preventing the jamming of the toes and are ideal for those requiring a semi-rigid or rigid shoe insoles. The Full Length Turf Toe Steel Insoles are doctor Recommeded for the prevention and treatement of:Turf ToeArthritis Pain Relief Ball of Foot PainHallux Rigidus (Rigid Toe) Light Sprains and FracturesMetatarsophalangeal JointMetatarsalgia The Turf Toe Insoles are also suitable for foot stability after surgeries for bunion removal and distal implants. The turf toes steel insoles are made of:Laser cut spring steel that is .20″ thick1/8 inch thick felt pad for soft cushionThe Insole Store.com carries the Full Length Turf Toe Insoles in Women’s Full Sizes of 5 to 12Men’s Full Sizes of 6 to 21If you wear a 1/2 size shoe, such as a 9 1/2, please order the next size up ( size 10 for this example).