Shop Tuli’s heel cups for shock-absorbing cushioning inside your shoes. Their distinctive multi-cell, waffle-style design helps cushion the heel during walking, standing and sporting activity.
Choose from Classic, Heavy Duty and gel heel cups, with options for everyday footwear, roomier work shoes and runners. Compare the styles below and check each product’s size guide before ordering.
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The right heel cup depends on your footwear, activity and preferred cushioning. The main differences in the Tuli’s range are thickness and material.
Style | Main features | Footwear and activity |
|---|---|---|
Tuli’s Classic Heel Cups | Original cushioning design with less bulk than Heavy Duty | Everyday walking and closed footwear |
Tuli’s Heavy Duty Heel Cups | Twice the thickness of the original Classic style | Sport, prolonged standing and roomier lace-up shoes |
Tuli’s Classic Gel Heel Cups | Softer, lighter material than the original Classic | Everyday wear when a softer feel is preferred |
Tuli’s Heavy Duty Gel Heel Cups | Gel cushioning with additional thickness | Athletic activity and footwear with sufficient heel space |
Tuli’s, recommends Classic styles for everyday use and Heavy Duty styles for athletic activity or longer periods of walking and standing. Gel versions offer a softer feel than the corresponding original material.
Tuli’s heel cups cradle the heel and use a multi-cell, multi-layer design to absorb impact as the foot contacts the ground. The flexible cushioning adds comfort beneath the heel without extending along the full length of the shoe.
They are an option for people seeking extra heel cushioning during everyday walking, work or sport. Choosing a thicker cup does not automatically make it the better option—there must also be enough room inside your footwear.
Place each heel cup at the back of the shoe, with the raised edges surrounding the heel. Check that it sits flat and remains securely positioned when you walk.
Your shoes should accommodate the cup without squeezing your foot or causing your heel to slip out. Heavy Duty styles need more space than Classic styles.
The manufacturer recommends wearing Tuli’s heel cups outside your socks and in both shoes. A cup that moves around may indicate an unsuitable shoe or incorrect size.
Heel cups primarily provide cushioning around and beneath the heel. Heel lifts are selected to provide a particular amount of elevation.
Although cushioning heel cups can raise the heel slightly, that elevation varies with loading. They should not replace a specific heel-lift height recommended by your healthcare professional.
Explore our heel lifts and heel raises if you need a prescribed height, or browse our full heel cup collection to compare other cushioning options.
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