HTP Heel Seats™

These soothing acupressure heel seats are clinically proven to help alleviate the pain of plantar fasciitis and other heel, arch and foot discomforts. They feature a patented "fasciitis bar" that supports and applies acupressure to the exact spot where the heel meets the arch to redistribute the heel's natural fat pad for enhanced cushioning power, re-stretch the plantar fascia, and help prevent the partial mid-foot collapse that leads to excessive pain. They flex as you walk or run, providing the right amount of relief without interfering with the fit of your shoes. Made in USA of soft, patented Kraton™. Includes 1 pair. Specify size: Medium (Women's shoe size 7-10; Men's 5-8) or Large (Women's shoe size 11-13; Men's 9-12).

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
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.