There is little hope for me then :
Some common causes of metatarsalgia include:
Badly fitting footwear – high-heeled or restrictive shoes can force the ball of the foot into a small amount of space, which puts more pressure on that area.
High-impact sports – sports like running or tennis put extra pressure on the feet.
Being overweight or obese – this can also increase the pressure on the feet.
An unusual bone structure in the feet – having narrow, high-arched or flat feet can increase the chances of metatarsalgia.
Joint and foot conditions – including arthritis, gout, bunions, bursitis, Morton's neuroma, hammer toes,and stress fractures
Metatarsalgia is also more common in older people and people with diabetes.
I am :
An 'older person', overweight, have flat feet, have a bunion, and am Diabetic - just need to buy some badly fitting boots and I've got a 'full-house'