I got these heel cups because I have been fighting a bone spur for months now and everything I have tried hasn't worked. I stand on my feet for 9 plus hours a day at work with lots of walking. The pain is so imbearable at times that I just want to curl up in a ball. Even tho these don't take the pain completely away they do help ease the pain to make it more bearable to do my job. What ever may be causing pain in your heel these heel cups will help relieve the pain and make your life a bit easier. The best part is you get 2 pairs for the price of one, how awsome is that.