Deluxe Arch Supports are thin, light arch supports with a metatarsal pad. The Deluxe Arch Support has a thin, medium height, semi rigid plastic support piece with a soft cushioned metatarsal bump to support the balls of the feet. The plastic arch support is coved with a special cushion pad that is impregnated with activated charcoal to help absorb odor. Finally, the Deluxe arch support and cushion pad is topped off with genuine leather top cover for added comfort. Deluxe arch supports are the only arches that has a built-in metatarsal support. This means that Deluxe arch supports effectively support the medial, lateral and metatarsal arch. The metatarsal arch is created from a firm, teardrop shaped foam pad that is glued to the top of the plastic arch support (but underneath the cushion cover). Deluxe arch supports can be used in and will fit into almost any shoe but because they are so thin, they are particularly useful in dress and casual shoes because they will not change the fit of the shoe. Deluxe arch supports are a great “first pair” arch support for people that need arch supports but have never worn them before. They also make for a great second or tertiary pair, for shoes that just can’t accommodate your primary pair of arch supports.