Maximum Shock Absorption & Heel Cushioning

Tuli's® Heel Cups are #1 Podiatrist recommended Heel Cups in the world. Nothing works better or lasts longer than your Tuli’s® Heel Cups. They are literally shock absorbers for your feet!

Tuli’s® Heavy Duty Heel Cups are designed to provide advanced shock absorption and heel cushioning for people experiencing repetitive heel impact from sports, walking, running, or standing all day. Featuring Tuli’s patented multi-cell, multi-layer design, these heel cups help support comfort during everyday activities and are commonly used by people looking for additional heel cushioning and support for plantar fasciitis discomfort, Sever’s disease discomfort, and general heel fatigue.

Tuli’s Heavy Duty® Heel Cups are twice as thick as Tuli’s® Classic® Heel Cups and offer maximum performance and protection when you need it the most. They work best in: athletic shoes, cleats, work boots and more spacious lace up shoes.

Common Uses 

• High-impact sports and activities
• Standing or walking for long periods
• Repetitive heel impact
• Athletic training and recovery
• Everyday heel cushioning and comfort
• Active lifestyles and hard surfaces

Best For

• Heel cushioning and shock absorption
• Standing or walking all day
• Sports and high-impact activities
• Plantar fasciitis discomfort
• Sever’s disease discomfort
• Hard surfaces and concrete floors
• Everyday heel comfort and support
• Athletic shoes, work shoes, and boots

Commonly Used By

• Runners and athletes
• Nurses and healthcare professionals
• Teachers and retail workers
• Warehouse and construction workers
• Pickleball and tennis players
• Active adults
• Parents looking for heel cushioning support for active kids

Bio-Mechanically Designed

Tuli’s Heel Cups have multi-cell, multi-layer design which absorbs shock and returns impact energy just like the system naturally found in your feet. When you walk or run, Tuli’s Heel Cups design bear down and rotate with the normal motion of the foot to absorb the shock. And just like a spring, Tuli’s Heel Cups returns that energy back for maximum comfort and performance.

Maximum Cushioning and Support

Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups provide immediate heel pain relief by cushioning the area of pain and elevating the heel bone. The additional cushion and elevation you get when you use Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups allow you to prevent and treat problems like sore heels and shin splints, and help you to maximize your athletic performance.

Designed for Active Kids

Since they are available in a smaller size, Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups are ideal for treating active children and teens who suffer from Sever’s disease. This condition causes heel pain for athletic children, and using Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups will help ease this pain significantly and help them get back in action.

Lifetime Warranty

Tuli’s Heel Cups are constructed from the longest-lasting and best-performing materials available. This superior construction means that our heel cups can be backed up by our industry-leading lifetime warranty.

*Based on blind, independent survey conducted with podiatrists.

Best Used for: Athletic shoes, cleats, work boots, and spacious lace-up shoes
For Best Results: Allow time to become familiar with the feel of your heel cups.

Are Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups sold as a pair? 
Yes. Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups comes with two heel cups. 

What is the difference between the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups and Tuli's Classic Heel Cups?
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.

What do the numbers on the bottom of the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups mean?
These numbers on the bottom of our heel cups are associated with the manufacturing process and have nothing to do with size.

Are the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups made of hard plastic?
No, all Tuli's heel cups are made from a soft but supportive material.

How much of a lift do the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups have?
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.

Do you wear the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups on the inside or outside of socks?
The Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups are worn outside of socks.

What is the difference between the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups and Tuli's Heavy Duty Gel Heel Cups?
The Tuli's Heavy Duty Gel Heel Cups are softer and lighter, however both heel cup styles provide the same protection.

Do the Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups contain latex?
Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups are latex-free.

Do I really go by weight for heel cup sizing? What if I am overweight but have small feet or if I am underweight but have large feet?
Yes. Its best to go by weight and shoe size.

Can you wear Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups with orthotics? Does the heel cup go on top of or underneath the insole?
It is recommended to wear one or the other.

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

Should the heel cup move in my shoe?
No, if the heel cup moves in your shoe, either your shoe or the heel cup is the wrong size or the shoe may not be suitable for a heel cup. Also this can happen for those with narrow heels.

Can I clean my pair of Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups?
Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel cups may be hand washed with warm water and mild soap. Air dry.

HSA/FSA Questions:

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