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Description
Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups
Shock absorption for heel pain during work, walking, and sport
Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups help reduce heel discomfort by cushioning impact during standing, walking, and high-load activity. Heel pain often flares when repeated forces travel through the heel with every step, especially on hard floors or during running and jumping. From a physiotherapy perspective, better heel cushioning can help settle symptoms while you keep moving and build tolerance with a sensible activity plan.
Why people use Tuli’s heel cups
These heel cups suit people who spend long hours on their feet, train regularly, or feel sharp or bruised heel pain after activity. They are commonly used for plantar heel pain and general heel soreness. They may also help comfort for people managing a heel spur or joint irritation such as ankle arthritis, when impact makes symptoms worse.
How they work
Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups use a high “waffle” design made from medical-grade polymer. The structure compresses under load to absorb shock, then rebounds to help spread forces away from the sore area. The cupped shape helps centre the heel in the shoe and improves contact, which can boost comfort during daily activity.
Many people choose the Heavy Duty option for higher training loads, high-impact sport, or body weight above roughly 85 kg. If your heel pain relates to plantar fascia irritation, pair heel cushioning with strengthening and load management. Read this guide to plantar fasciitis for practical next steps.
How to use Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups
Place the heel cups inside your shoes with the cup sitting snugly around your heel. Wear them during aggravating activities such as long shifts, walking programs, gym sessions, or a gradual return to sport. Early on, use them during the activities that trigger pain rather than all day, then adjust based on comfort and symptom response.
Key benefits
- Shock absorption: reduces impact at heel strike
- Heel comfort: helps settle symptoms during standing and walking
- Cupped support: improves heel positioning inside the shoe
- Daily practicality: easy to move between work and sport shoes
- High-load option: suits higher impact activity and heavier body weight
When to get help
If heel pain persists, spikes sharply, or limits your normal walking, a physiotherapist can screen for other causes and guide a step-by-step plan. This heel pain relief page covers common reasons heel symptoms linger and what to do next.
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 11 × 16 cm |
| Size Option 1 | Less than 80kgs (Reg), More than 80kgs (Lge), Small Youth |
