I always bought these at a local store and they were expensive. I have mussel damage in my foot and I have to wear one on my toe every day. I had reservations when purchasing these because of the number of pads for a low price. I have found these to be just as good as the ones I purchased locally. The adhesion is great and last at least 3 to 4 weeks. As a bonus, I get 4 times as many pads in this package for the same price that I paid in a store.