Customer Reviews

HTP Heel Seats: Heel Cup Inserts (Blue , Medium)

5 star:		(58)
4 star:		(18)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(18)

 

 

I am a runner (15-30 miles a week depending on my schedule) and developed serious heel pain. I purchased this product to use in my sneakers and felt almost instant relief.

For my shoes the fit was too tight, so I bought Dr. Scholls full length inserts (which I didn't like for running). I also bought on Amazon the ProStretch to stretch my calf muscles to prevent the heel pain from flaring up.

I gave this only 4 stars because I did not compare it with less expensive alternatives, and also because unless you do stretching exercises (for which you don't need any equipment, though for me the ProStretch makes it easier) the heel pain will recur, though perhaps not with the same severity.

Bottom line: using this product in conjunction with stretching exercises has enabled me to run pain free.

Update 2/11/09: I used these for three months, and then stopped when I bought a new pair of sneakers. So far I have not had to use them again. In conjunction with my stretching, I corrected whatever was causing me the heel pain.

First, I want to point out the fact that I work an hourly job standing and walking on concrete all day long. My symptoms were feeling like I had a thick piece of glass in both heels, especially when getting out of bed in the morning, or when first standing up after sitting down, and then just aching constantly like my heels were bruised for the rest of the time. I had difficulty going to sleep at night because of the pain in my feet.

After years of suffering with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, HTP Heel Seats gave me the relief I desperately needed. I spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on doctors, and tried every product I could find, but still went home at the end of the work day in severe pain, unable to sleep at night, even though I was exhausted because the pain was unbearable. I actually had to quit working for a while, because I couldn't tolerate the pain. I did the icing, the advil, the cortisone shots (in both heels), stretching exercises, tried various inserts, but nothing helped!

After all the money I'd already spent on other products that promised to provide relief, I was reluctant to try the htp heel seats because I didn't want to throw away any more money. However, I kept going to the company's website for weeks, and kept reading the testimonials, kept reading the information provided, and finally caved in one day. It was the best decision I made in regards to my heel pain.

At first, the heel seats seemed a little uncomfortable in my shoe. Not painful, but it felt like there was a "popsicle stick" inserted across my arch. Strange feeling, that. However, since I had nothing to lose, I kept wearing them. I wasn't one of the lucky ones that had "instant relief"; it probably took a couple of weeks before the pain went away, but I had been like that for such a long time.

I continued to order these every about every 6 months for a couple a years, because I was afraid of what would happen if I didn't have them, but I now I no longer need them. This product apparently actually healed the source of my pain as their website claims. My only regret is that I didn't try these first.

I have suffered from Plantar Fasciitis for about 18 months. Advil and icing were no longer giving any relief. I was desperate as the PF was getting debilitating. These Heal Seats gave me great relief from day 1. I wish there was an option for securing them into shoes. I am wearing them with Birkenstocks and they do tend to slip out. This wouldn't happen with a more closed shoe style, though. Highly recommend.

Great product! After wearing my heel pads in various pairs of loafers for two weeks I find my heel problems dimminishing. What a comfort! Originally i had tried the drugstore "donuts" which helped for all of five minutes.
Checking on the web helped too using various execises to strengthen the calf muscles which in turn help the heel problem. End result: I will never be without my Heel Seats.

I am on my feet daily, and over the last 2 months began having major heel pain. First thing in the morning, it'd hurt when I first stepped out of the bed, and during the work day, it'd hurt to put pressure on my heels. It appeared to be plantar fasciitis. After trying new shoes, etc, I bought a set of these. I was kinda leary, but I figured it was worth a shot. I have had them about a week, and the morning pain is nearly gone, and I can make it through the day fairly comfortably. I'm willing to bet the pain will be completely gone within a few weeks. I am buying an extra set for my other shoes. These are great. Well worth a try!

I had made a doctors appointment after over a year of suffering from foot pain. My trainer suggested that I had plantar fasciitis. I tried arch supports, different types of tennis shoes, exercises, advil and the frozen water bottle massage with no relief. I found this product on the plantar fasciitis website and purchased them with the hopes of some relief. With in two days of using this product I can now get out of bed and not wince. I highly recommend this product! P.S. I canceled my doctors appointment :>)

This product is THE only thing that has helped my heel spurs, and I've tried everything!!

Shipping service was above expectations, arrived next day even though I paid for the least expensive shipping method.
Just took a two mile walk in these; after this initial test drive I find the "heel bar accupressure" beneficial.
I've had plantar fasciitis in my left heel for about six months. I am hopeful that this, along with stretching and icing, will finally cure my condition.
Will post after a few weeks use.

I am finally relieved of 3 years of pain. I am running again without pain in my heel. I do not use in running shoes. The daily walking around at work provides much relief.

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Im a runner, currently training for the disney marathon. I started with the awful plantar fascitis issues 2 months ago, just bought my first pair of the heel seats and they do give a lot of support to the exact arch area where i have the source of my pain. Result ... i can get back to my training, on top of that i recommend taping the foot for those that are trying to do some sport & suffering from plantar fascitis.
All in all this is an awesome complement, im about to order my second pair for my daily shoes.
Thanks