heel pads

Rear foot cushions

Heel pads are cushioned inserts placed inside shoes beneath the heel to absorb shock, relieve pressure, or add height.

They're used for comfort, to treat conditions like plantar fasciitis, or to compensate for leg-length differences: The doctor recommended heel pads for her Achilles tendinitis.

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sole · memory foam · comfort · shock · absorber · shock absorption · gel · foam · arch · arch support · support · tenderness · walking · shoes · feet · Achilles · plantar · fascia

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foot location

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G