ZRWD01D Bull leather forefoot pads 

Grips your foot and helps prevent it from sliding forward inside the shoe. Forefoot halter provides grip and support in high heels, pumps and sandals. Helps make shoes more comfortable. One size fits all women's sizes.

It is not a metatarsal pad which is placed behind the metatarsal heads. Nor is it a forefoot cushion. It is a "halter" which is the industry term for an item that keeps the foot from sliding forward in shoes. The problem of sliding forward is usually associated with wearing high heels.It is cushioned but it is also textured to help grip your foot.