Do you have a favourite pair of shoes that is slightly too big and slips at the heel? A soft, self-adhesive heel pad fills some of the extra space, helping the shoes fit better and feel more comfortable.
The heel pads work well in loafers, ballet flats, smart shoes, trainers and other footwear that slips at the heel. When your foot moves less inside the shoe, the pad may also reduce rubbing, worn socks and wear on the heel lining.
The pads attach to the inside of the shoe at the heel. Their contoured guide lines make them easier to trim if they are too high or wide for the shoe.
Heel pads are best suited to shoes that are only slightly too big. If the shoes are much too large, a heel pad may not be enough to correct the fit.
Choose a thickness
- 5 mm: For a softer and more comfortable feel at the back of the shoe.
- 7.5 mm: For shoes that slip slightly at the heel and need more filling.
If you are unsure which thickness will work best, buy two pairs and try both. You can mix colours and thicknesses freely.
Feet do not have to be exactly the same size. This means one shoe may fit well while the other slips or feels slightly different. If that is the case for you, simply use a heel pad in the shoe that needs filling.
Try it out and see what feels best for you and your feet.
- Clean the inside of the shoe where the pad will sit and allow the surface to dry completely.
- Test the position while the backing paper is still attached. Put the shoe on if needed to feel where the pad should sit.
- If the pad is too high or wide, trim it along one of the contoured guide lines. Cut a little at a time and test again so that the pad does not become too small.
- Remove the backing paper without touching the adhesive.
- Position the pad carefully on the inside of the shoe at the heel.
- Press the whole surface firmly into place, paying particular attention to the edges.
- Use a shoehorn when putting the shoes on if possible. This reduces the risk of your heel pulling against the top edge of the pad.
- You can wear the shoes immediately, but if possible, leave the pad undisturbed overnight.











































worked much better than i expected
Easy to fit and very comfortable.
Despite following instructions and not wearing boots for 24hours after applying the heel grip, the adhesive pad came away the first time I wore the boot. £10 not well spent!
As above.