ViveSole Silicone Heel Protectors (2 Pairs) - Gel Guard for Women and Men Moisturizing Relief Blister, Cracked Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, Spurs Soft Cushion Support Protective Insert Sleeve

I get deep painful cracks in my heels. In addition to properly removing callouses, wearing these heel covers at night with a rich cream underneath really helps to treat the cracks. They are comfortable and last a long time. I used the same ones for maybe a year or more before one began to rip, and with 4 in the pack, I already had a replacement at hand. Note I only wear them in bed, so they may not last so long if you walk in them.

Worked great with my wife's combat boots! She was able to walk all weekend at the renaissance festival thanks to these heel protectors!

I developed a bone spur in my heel that has majorly impacted my ability to put weight on my foot or walk. I have been using these at work I work in a school where I have to get up and down and move a lot and these have helped relieve some of the pain by reducing the impact to my foot. I tried another insert that was not a wrap around wearable version, and I much rather prefer these as they more easily stay in place. I have big feet. They are Women’s size 10 and wide. These stretch over my feet nicely and have holes to help aerate and prevent sweating. They have a gel-like feel and I’m able to still wear many of my shoes with these on. Some shoes might not fit if they have a tighter fit. While these aren’t bulky, they do make it a bit tricky with socks to squeeze your foot into a shoe without them bunching up off your foot. I’d give 5 stars, but I bought the clear ones and after just a few uses, they’re a dark gray color even with washing with soap and water. They discolored so easily and I even tried to make them clear again by using Dawn dish soap with no difference. Since it’s Winter, I have to wear them with socks, but when it gets warmer or I’m not wearing shoes, I’ll just wear them alone. I don’t know yet how visible they’ll be without socks. It will depend on what type of shoes worn and I prefer canvas slip-on sneakers. Only time will tell how long these will hold up.

I have always struggled with blisters. Even with the best hiking boots, I manage to get them on my heels from time to time, particularly on hilly trails. These gel heel protectors really help! I was worried the heel cover would rub or be uncomfortable at the edges, but they are very soft and comfortable. I had no issues with rubbing at the edges. They stay put for most of my hikes, but for long and hilly hikes, I use some micropore tape to hold them in place. My only criticism is that when I tried them for the first time, I used them in some looser hiking shoes and my feet tended to slide forward and my toes hit the front of my shoes more than normal. I don't intend to use them in non-boots, so that isn't an issue for me, but is something you might want to consider if you are looking for a product for use in looser, low-top shoes.

I purchased these mainly to smooth out my cracked heels. I also started having plantar fasciitis on my right foot due to pregnancy hormones. Standing for a long time makes it so unbearable to stand on my feet. My cracked heels have always been an issue though. I've tried everything under the moon and it's still so dry and cracked. Honestly, these silicone heel protectors did make my heels softer. It does help alleviate the plantar fasciitis pain a little, but nothing too noticeable. However, once I stopped using it for more than a couple days, my cracked heels came back. If I know I am going to be standing for a long period of time, I would slip them on. Otherwise it's not anything life changing where I would purchase again.

Very comfortable, washable and a great value

Even if you don't have an issue with your heels, this is such a treat for your feet! This heel protector provides cushy comfort to your heels and prevents shoe rubbing on back of your foot/heel (top side of heel protector even provides protection from loafer top rubbing... Bonus!

Tried to break in some new water shoes on my 5 mile daily beach walk and got the worst blisters on my heels and under my ankles ever! So, I bought these pads and used them over bandaids to protect my blisters wearing cotton socks and sneakers. They worked well until my feet started sweating. The bandaids slipped off and the silicone pads slipped up above my heels. So at the 2.5 mile mark I learned to check them and adjust them accordingly. They definitely helped in healing my blisters with cushioning them but one star off because they do tend to slip up my heels on my 5 mile walk. Nevertheless, I know of no better way to address this problem so I do recommend them, just expect them to slip up over your heel on long walks and especially if your feet sweat.