Have a pair of shoes you still love, but they feel slightly loose at the back? Maybe your heel slips out when you walk, the shoe rubs around the heel area, or a favourite pair has stretched over time. Before replacing them, heel grips and heel liner pads can be a simple way to make loose shoes feel more secure and comfortable again.
At Aussie Foot Care, many customers use heel grips for shoes that are still in good condition but no longer fit as snugly as they used to. This is especially common with ballet flats, sneakers, dress shoes, work shoes and some heels.
When can heel grips help?
Heel grips are designed to sit inside the back of the shoe, where your heel rests. They can help improve the fit when there is a small gap between your heel and the shoe.
They may be useful if:
- Your heel slips out while walking.
- Your shoes feel slightly loose at the back.
- The back of the shoe rubs against your heel.
- Your shoes have stretched but are still in good condition.
- You want extra soft cushioning around the heel area.
Why shoes start slipping at the heel
Shoes can become loose for a few reasons. Leather and fabric shoes may stretch with regular wear. Some shoes are also slightly larger at the heel even when the front of the shoe feels right. In other cases, the shoe shape may not match your heel shape perfectly.
When this happens, the foot can move up and down inside the shoe. That movement can cause rubbing, discomfort and that annoying “flip-flop” feeling while walking.
How heel liner pads work
Heel liner pads add a soft layer inside the back of the shoe. This helps fill a small gap, improves contact between your heel and the shoe, and adds cushioning where the shoe may rub.
Adhesive heel grips are easy to apply. You simply clean and dry the inside back of the shoe, peel off the backing, position the pad carefully and press it firmly into place.
Which heel grip should you choose?
Different heel pads suit different shoe fit problems. Here are the main options in our range.
T-Shape Heel Liner Grips Cushion Pads
T-Shape Heel Liner Grips Cushion Pads are a good option when you want both back-of-heel grip and under-heel cushioning. The T-shape design supports the back heel area while also adding a soft cushion under the heel.
These are useful for shoes that feel loose at the back, shoes that slip while walking, or shoes that need extra cushioning around the heel area. Customer feedback often mentions using them to make stretched shoes, ballet flats, sneakers and favourite shoes comfortable again.
Shoe Heel Liner Grip Pads
Shoe Heel Liner Grip Pads are designed for the back of the shoe and are suitable for heels, boots, flats, sneakers and leather shoes. They add soft cushioning and help reduce heel movement inside slightly loose shoes.
This style is useful if your main issue is rubbing at the back of the heel or the shoe slipping up and down while walking.
Heel Liner Grip Pads
Heel Liner Grip Pads are another simple peel-and-stick option for improving shoe fit around the heel. They are suitable for many everyday shoes where a small amount of extra cushioning can make the fit feel more secure.
How to apply heel grips
- Clean and dry the inside back of the shoe.
- Check the placement before removing the adhesive backing.
- Peel off the backing and position the heel grip inside the shoe.
- Press firmly across the full pad so the adhesive can hold properly.
- Try the shoe on and walk indoors first to check the fit.
If you are unsure about placement, many Aussie Foot Care product pages include demo videos showing the real product, size, flexibility and how it is placed inside the shoe. You can also visit our Product Demo Videos page to see heel grips, heel liner pads and other shoe comfort products before ordering.
For best results, apply heel grips to a clean, dry shoe surface. Avoid repositioning them too many times, as this can reduce the adhesive hold.
A simple fix before replacing favourite shoes
If your shoes are only slightly loose at the back, heel grips can be an inexpensive way to improve fit and comfort before buying a replacement pair. They are especially useful for shoes that still look good but have stretched, softened or started slipping with regular wear.
Explore our Heel Care collection or browse Shoe Fit & Anti-Slip products to compare heel grips, heel liner pads and other shoe comfort accessories.
