How to Use a Heel Lift

What is a heel lift for?

A heel lift is an insert placed under the heel inside a shoe. It can cushion heel impact, compensate for small differences in leg length and improve fit and posture.

When can it help?

• If your heel hurts after a long walk

• If the shoe is slightly too large and your foot slips forward

• If you have a small difference in leg length, even a few millimetres

• If you are recovering from inflammation of the Achilles tendon or plantar fascia

Tradigo tip

Podos gel heel lifts are discreet and adapt to the shape of the heel during wear. They need no glue: the gel surface naturally adheres inside the shoe.

GT heel lifts

Our range also includes GT heel lifts, covered in naturally tanned leather, with soft memory foam, semi-rigid rubber or rigid latex support. Traditional and long-profile models come with adhesive for quick, secure placement inside the shoe.

Different thicknesses for different needs

Heel lifts come in different thicknesses, from a few millimetres for light support to thicker models for more cushioning or larger differences. These are general examples, not universal clinical thresholds.

If a heel lift is intended to compensate for a leg-length difference, thickness should not be chosen solely by the desired height: a professional should assess the difference.

Tradigo tip

A heel lift that is too high can reduce space inside the shoe, raise the heel too far above the shoe edge and affect stability.