heel cup
Rear shoe insert
A heel cup is a supportive insert that cradles the heel inside a shoe.
Usually made of plastic, gel, or foam, it stabilizes the heel and absorbs impact: The podiatrist recommended heel cups for my plantar fasciitis.
Some are built into athletic shoes; others are removable inserts.
- insoleShoe's interior liner
- orthoticSupportive medical device
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- shoe insertRemovable footwear liner
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