Very interesting thread. I'm going to purchase the coated ones from Amazon and give this a try. In reading the thread though, I'm uncertain about placement. I have a very deep aching in all of my toes. Do I just tape them to my toes? One in the middle of each set of toes? I read something about placing them on the ankle for toe pain...? I also see it likely won't help the burning on the bottoms of my feet, but is there any harm in using one on the toes and one on the bottom of the foot at the same time?

You can try putting one on the ankle... the two main nerves come down each side of the ankle to all of the foot.

This shows the anatomy...
http://www.northcoastfootcare.com/pa...e-Anatomy.html
The yellow signifies the nerves.

The magnets will work like lidocaine and block the whole nerve itself, not just the end points. So try placing the magnets along a major nerve path.

More examples:
https://www.google.com/search?q=nerv...w=1067&bih=713

When I use lidoderms or my Salonpas I put them on the top of the foot, and all the toes are helped. (instep)

This link illustrates the medial and lateral plantar nerve.
notice these branches come down from the ankle.
http://www.irvinebicycles.com/servic...ssessment.html

I now have 2 pads with 3 each of the strong magnets, sew into them. ( I bought knitting needle covers to use for them). I use them every night on some painful spot on my neck or back...they allow me to not need drugs for pain. Usually only 20 minutes or so is needed. So see if that works for you. All day use is probably not needed in most cases.

These ultrastrong magnets will attract each other...and click together strongly...they can pinch your fingers.
If you use any implanted medical device...you cannot use magnets with them. (pacemakers, or SCS spinal devices).

they will definitely give your fingers a good whack if you arent careful. dont ask me how i know