Whatever this mystery foot pain at the ball of my foot is could go away any time. I have seen a Dr. and now off to get x-rays.The pain shoots up through my foot , but it feels like I am stepping on a bone coming out of my foot. After teaching for 4 - 5 hours I am hardly walking. Yes I have the orthotics but I am also looking for a sturdier tap shoe to take some of the pounding away.