Heel DefenderHeel Cups Alternative for Plantar Fasciitis by Heel Defender, Achilles Tendonitis Relief, Comfortable Shoe Inserts for Women & Children Designed by Leading Podiatrist to Relieve Foot Pain, Large

I had gotten to the point that I could barely walk. Every step was incredibly painful. I went to the doc and was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet and Achilles tendonitis in one leg. It was so severe that they gave me shots in my feet to help me function. After reviewing several exercises with me she said I needed to find some heel inserts with at least .5" of lift to help also. I had tried almost EVERY kind of inserts already. I hopped on Amazon and searched and found these. I have ordered more already. I have had them for a month and at .6" they are thickest and most comfortable cushioned support I could have asked for. I can't say thank you enough. These are a blessing. I'm a big guy at 250lbs and 6' 3" and these handle the load great. I walk alot for work, close to 10 miles or more a week on concrete floors and these have saved me from having to stop working to try and heel.

These have helped reduce the pain of plantar fasciitis in less than a week. These heel pads are about 1/2 inch thick. They feel like thick gel and they are one of the only things that have helped reduce the pain of plantar fasciitis that I've suffered with for 2 months. I removed the padded insoles from my shoes and put in thin insoles so that my feet better fit into my shoes. I also have to slide these heel pads forward about 1/2 inch so that they feel better on my feet. You may not have to do that, it depends on the size of your foot and where they put the pressure. Believe me, They help a lot.

Very happy with the quality and performance of these orthotic insole. I experience chronic pain especially when standing for long periods. Recently went on a hiking and camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park (see photo), where we hiked ALL weekend among the giant boulders and rocky terrain. I was afraid I might not last very long, but with the help of Heel Defender inserts I was able to hike and keep up with the kids. This was the ultimate test, hours and hours hiking on the rocks. I put them in an old pair of hiking boots, and they gave a spring to my step. (note that they will give you a slight "lift" of about half an inch.) Besides hiking books, I've also used them on other everyday shoes and they work just as well. Based on my overall experience I can give it 5 stars, especially if you are looking to relieve your heel pain or stand all day. I read that these are doctor recommended, and I believe it. Worth the price in my opinion.

I bought this for my bf because he has heel pain. He insert into his shoe and wore it to work all day. He wears a size 12. He said the insoles were okay on the first day but on the second day it started bothering him. His toes felt bothered and crowded and felt discomfort. He stopped wearing them.

I ordered these due to my planter fasciitis. They made my feet very uncomfortable. I thought after a week I would accustom to them, but never did. With the price being so high I thought these would be worth it, but it was just a rip-off and waste of money. I’m not one to give such a bad rating, but this product is pointless and I want to give those a fair warning before buying.

Each one fits left or right shoes. I require a 1/2" lift in the left shoe. They work well but are very heavy. One will really feel a difference in weight, which makes them uncomfortable to wear. This is surprising given the many lightweight materials available today. As a result could only give 3 stars.

I'm a heavy set guy (husky!) and I frequently get heel pain after being on my feet the whole day. I've tried a lot of heel cups and the heel defender has been the most effective at keeping the pain at bay. The 40$ price tag put me off at first, but now that I've tried it, it's totally worth it. It's a little bit thick though so this model might not work for dress shoes. I use this under a pair of boots.

I wear a wide sneaker and the previous inserts I purchased were not wide enough and felt uncomfortable. These were much better, filled my full sneaker and just have a better overall feel. Recommend for anyone with a wide shoe/sneaker.

They made my heels worse one of them came apart put a lot of pressure on the balls of your feet due to the height of the wedge sent this item back .