Spenco Gel Heel Cup Shoe Inserts for Pain Relief from Heel Spurs or Bruising, Medium/Large

These have make my shoes much more comfortable to wear and relieve the heel soreness I had before. Beware that the extra height might require a more generous shoe size.

After a major fall and hardly able to walk, these heal cup inserts did the trick! Took over 9 mos to heal but I was able to get back to work and even though I couldn't run..... I could walk!

I had trouble determining what the exact difference was between the heel cups and the heel pads by Spenco, so I ordered both. The cups have deeper sides, cradling the heel, but the padding below the heel is essentially the same. They both work well, but one or the other may work better for one shoe over another. The Heel Cups worked better in clogs, while the pads worked better in more close fitting shoes. I have an issue with both in that they slide around, rotating sideways in the shoe with every step until they are across the shoe- not totally uncomfortable- I get through a 13 hour nursing shift on my feet with them that way. I have an older pair from an unknown brand that are 3/4 length- and I prefer that one above these two for that reason alone, although they only fit is my larger shoes. The padding is similar in all. They have truly helped my foot pain from plantar fasciitis and a heel spur. My pain has gone from an eight on the 10 scale down to a 1-2! I use all three with various footwear.

Some people said they do not stay in place but a simple pull back or placement is quick and easy before slipping the foot into shoe. OR on one of my old pairs I dropped 2 dots of crazy glue on each pad and pushed into the heal of the shoe holding for about 2 minutes and the pad stayed perfectly in place forever.These will solve or fix your heal problems.

Did not see associated shoe sizes listed for each size in product listing. "Small/Medium" seems is a bit too big for Girls (Big Kids) Size 3 shoes, which wasn't too surprising, but would have been helpful to have shoe size ranges given. I can squeeze them in, but not easily and seem too bulky. Product quality as expected. Will save for when my daughter's shoe size gets a bit bigger (maybe ~ Size 5?). Not upset since I should have searched elsewhere for shoe size range or asked seller prior to purchase, but I was being lazy. ;)

I can’t wear my shoes without these!!! They’re so comfortable!!!

These were not worth the money. The didn't provide enough cushioning for my heel spur and they kept on turning sideways in my shoes. No refunds are offered with this product so buyer beware.

I purchased these for my work boots. The material was fine, but they were far narrower than the heal of my boot and would not hold in place. This made using them cumbersome and annoying. They would have to be carefully put in place every time and would move out of position while inserting my foot often. Too much trouble. I chucked them.