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HEEL CUPS

SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR YOUR FEET®

Heel cups cushion the heel and absorb shock with every step. Tuli’s Heel Cups are trusted by podiatrists and athletes to help provide reliable heel protection and comfort.

Why Tuli’s Heel Cups Are Trusted

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#1 Recommended Heel Cups by Podiatrists

Based on a blind, independent survey, podiatrists selected Tuli’s as the #1 recommended heel cup.

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APMA ACCEPTED

Accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting foot health.

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40+ Years of Trust

Providing trusted heel pain relief for over 40 years.

Trusted Worldwide

6+ MILLION PAIRS SOLD

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Heel cups cushion the heel and absorb shock to help improve comfort for people experiencing heel pain from running, standing, or plantar fasciitis.

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A pair of Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups
Tuli's Classic Heel Cups
Diagram showing a Tuli's Heavy Duty GEL Heel Cup insert and how it is positioned inside a shoe.
Illustration showing Tuli's Classic GEL Heel Cup insert and how it fits inside a shoe.
Tuli's So Soft Heavy Duty Heel Cups
Tuli's Dual Density Heel Cups
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Tuli’s Heavy Duty heel cups featuring grid cushioning design for maximum shock absorption.

Tuli's Heavy Duty® Heel Cups

HEEL CUPS FOR RUNNING AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES

Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups provide MAXIMUM shock absorption for running, sports, and high-impact activities. Their multi-cell, multi-layer design helps cushion the heel and reduce impact with every step.

Tuli’s Classic, yellow heel cups shown with grid cushioning design for all-day shock absorption.

Tuli's® Classic® Heel Cups

HEEL CUPS FOR ALL-DAY CUSHIONING

Tuli’s® Classic® Heel Cups provide ALL-DAY comfortable cushioning for everyday walking and long hours on your feet. They help absorb impact and support natural alignment throughout the day.

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FAQ

Heel cups are designed to cushion the heel and absorb shock with every step. By cradling the heel and evenly distributing pressure, heel cups can help improve comfort for people experiencing heel pain from activities like walking, running, or standing for long periods. Many people use heel cups to help support conditions associated with heel discomfort such as plantar fasciitis, heel bruising, or Achilles tendon strain.

Heel cups are designed to cushion the heel and absorb shock with every step, which can help improve comfort for people experiencing heel pain. By cushioning the heel and distributing pressure more evenly, heel cups help reduce impact during walking, running, or standing. Many people use heel cups to support comfort associated with conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel bruising, and other sources of heel discomfort.

Heel cups can help cushion the heel and reduce impact, potentially improving comfort for people with plantar fasciitis. By reducing pressure on the heel during walking and standing, heel cups help support the foot's natural cushioning system. Many podiatrists recommend heel cups as part of a helpful approach to easing discomfort associated with plantar fasciitis.

Heel cups are often used to help improve comfort associated with Sever’s disease, a common cause of heel pain in active children and adolescents. By cushioning the heel and absorbing impact during running and other sports, heel cups can help reduce stress on the heel growth plate and support more comfortable movement.

Heel cups may improve comfort for people with Achilles tendonitis by cushioning the heel and reducing impact during walking and other activities. The slight elevation and shock absorption provided by heel cups can help alleviate strain on the Achilles tendon while supporting more comfortable movement throughout the day.

Heel cups can help absorb shock during walking and running, which may help reduce the impact forces that travel through the feet and lower legs. By cushioning the heel and supporting better alignment, heel cups may help improve comfort for people experiencing shin splints during sports or high-impact activities.

Tuli's Classic® Heel Cups are ideal for everyday use with everyday shoes. Tuli's Heavy Duty® Heel Cups are recommended for athletic activities or longer periods of walking and standing. Twice as thick as Tuli's Classic Heel Cups, they are perfect in athletic shoes or more spacious lace-up shoes (like work boots, running shoes, etc.).

Both Tuli’s Classic Heel Cups and Heavy Duty Heel Cups work with the same patented multi-cell, multi-layer design that absorbs shock and returns impact energy just like the system naturally found in your feet.

The Tuli's Classic Heel Cups have a slight indiscernible lift depending on impact and weight. The Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups have up to a 1/4 inch lift depending on impact and weight.

Yes, but it is recommended to wear one or the other. If you prefer to wear both, the heel cup should be placed on top of the orthotic.

Yes, to ensure proper balance, always wear Tuli's heel cups in both shoes.

Yes. Tuli's Heel Cups come with two heel cups.