Heel Hole Preventer Patches
What causes heel holes?
Unfortunately, as with much in life, there is not a simple answer to this question. There are a number of issues that can cause heel holes to form. A few of the more common ones are listed below:
Haglund’s deformity: A bony deformity that will very likely wear a hole in the heel area of shoes. Essentially, there’s an extra lumpy bit on the back of your heel. Also known as “pump bump” – the font of all knowledge (Google) said that the name originates from “pump-style” shoes, with rigid backs, that can create pressure and aggravate the bony lump when walking.
Heel slippage: If your heel rubs up and down at the back of the shoe, the shoe lining will likely wear out sooner than it ordinarily would. This can be caused by poor fitting shoes or not tying laces correctly / tightly enough.
Running style – Heel Striking: If you are a heel striker (landing heavily on your heels when you run), this can lead to increased wear in that area.
Stride length: A longer stride length, compared to a short stride length, can exert more force to the shoe lining at the back of the heel
Golfers: holes in the heel area can appear in golf shoes because of the repeated pressure and friction exerted on that spot during the golf swing. The powerful downward force generated during a golf swing puts a lot of stress on the heel area, especially when the golfer is rotating their body through the swing.
Not undoing your laces: If you force your foot into your footwear, rather than undoing your laces, this can cause the lining to wear prematurely.
The Heel Hole Preventer patches are a thin patch that fits inside your footwear, around the heel area, and is designed to be unnoticeable after fitting. It is manufactured from tough abrasive and tear resistant material.
PREVENT AND REPAIR HEEL HOLES:
It’s best to fit Heel Hole Preventer patches in new footwear to prevent heel holes, but they can also be used to fix a hole when it first becomes visible. Don’t replace expensive footwear because of heel holes, fit Heel Hole Preventer patches.
QUICK AND EASY TO FIT:
The patches can be fitted without any mess or fuss:
- The thoughtfully designed backing ensures you don’t get your fingers stuck to the adhesive.
- The design allows for accurate placement of patch in heel area.
LARGE ‘WRAP-AROUND’ STYLE:
The patch wraps around the whole heel area giving protection on the sides as well as the rear.
ONE SIZE FITS ALL:
Suitable for all shoe sizes. Each pack contains 2 patches. The overall size of each patch is 120 x 50mm. If a specific shape is required the patches can be trimmed to suit.
THIN BUT HARDWEARING:
Manufactured from a thin but very hard-wearing material which is abrasion and tear resistant. Acts as reinforcement to prevent the soft cushioned area being damaged due to heel rub.
Heel Hole Preventer
Why do I need them?
Throwing away a pair of comfortable shoes just because a hole has appeared, especially when the rest of the shoe isn’t showing any signs of wear, is just annoying and costly. Fitting the preventer patches in new, or nearly new, shoes extends the life of the footwear you enjoy wearing, which is good for your pocket and good for the planet.
These products aren’t just for the planet conscious amongst us but it does mean we can all play a small part – It is estimated that 20 million pairs of footwear end up in landfill each year. The preventer patches are one answer to reducing this number.
Don’t replace expensive footwear due to big toe holes or heel holes, fit the preventer patches in new footwear to prevent the holes appearing.
