Men's or women's. Immediately treats your pain at its source. Shock Guard absorbs impact with every step. Pain caused by overuse. Designed for people who suffer from ball of foot pain as a result of constant and excessive pressure on the area. It is designed to lift and separate the long bones of the arch transferring pressure away from the ball of foot area. Less pressure, less pain. Shock Guard: Distributes pressure with every step; prevents impact from aggravating ball of foot area. Clinically proven pain relief.