NEW! 1 Pair of RTP HEEL PAD XC v2 Red- Protect your joints while keeping your shoes feeling natural.

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1 Pair of RTP Heel Pad

"It’s hard to explain in words — but the knee pain I lived with my whole life was almost gone. And my back pain? Completely disappeared."
— Sky Kim, RTP Founder & Former Pro Tennis Player

This is the story of the RTP Heel Pad XC — trusted by elite athletes and born from a personal battle with chronic joint pain.

Developed and tested for over 4 years in collaboration with Sorbothane®, RTP Heel Pads are engineered for those who need to keep going — without letting pain hold them back.

From high-performance athletes to everyday warriors, this is the heel pad that makes movement pain-free and powerful again.

Benefits and Features

  • Maximum Shock Absorption: Absorbs up to 94.7% of impact, reducing strain on joints.

  • Undying Cushion: Over 1,000,000 steps tested — no signs of compression or degradation.

  • Ultra-Thin Profile: No bulk. Just comfort. Keeps body alignment intact without throwing off your balance.

  • Naturally Sticky Grip: Self-adhering surface keeps heel pads in place during high-performance activity.
    Note: Adhesion may decrease over time but can be refreshed — see Care Instructions.

  • Improved Film Liner: New peel-off film liner makes it easier to remove and apply the pads cleanly.

  • All-Day Comfort: Designed to eliminate discomfort from plantar fasciitis, ankle, Achilles, knee, hip, and back pain.

  • Made in the USA: Precision-built for serious athletes who care about both quality and origin.

Specifications

  • 1 Pair of Heel Pad

  • Available in 3 sizes — Check Size Info

  • Compatible with most shoes: sneakers, trainers, boots, and daily footwear

  • Color: Red

Who Should Use RTP Heel Pads?

  • Anyone struggling with heel, ankle, or joint pain

  • Athletes recovering from knee surgery or with prior injuries

  • Individuals suffering from OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans), plantar fasciitis, or back issues

  • Runners, tennis players, hikers, and those on their feet all day

  • Anyone who wants to protect their joints from the wear and tear of impact

From Sky Kim — RTP Founder

"I had OCD since age 7. Despite two knee surgeries, the pain never went away. Standard insoles never worked — they were uncomfortable and made things worse. But when I developed this pad with Sorbothane, everything changed. For the first time, the pain I thought I’d carry forever... was gone. I knew I had to share this with the world."

Size info

Small (M 5-6, W 4 1/2-9)
Medium (M 6 1/2-12, W 9 1/2-13 1/2)
Large (M 12 1/2-16, W 13+) 

When ordering for kids, please use Women's size. Please make sure it is possible to remove your kids existing insoles.
Spec

Dimension: 4.75 x 3 x 05 inches
Package Weight: 2.56 ounces
material

Sorbothane.
Shipping and return policy

Contact us via support@rtptennis.com with the reason for your return. If the product was damaged then we can send a replacement for exchange or a refund. The product must be returned within 30 days of receiving the item. Please follow these additional guidelines when making a return to rtptennis.com:

-Heel Pad XC may be returned no questions asked for a full refund within 30 days.

Other products:
- Item must be in new condition.
- Clothing must be unworn.
- Item must be returned with all original packaging and accessories
(includes box or plastic poly bag).
- No receipt is necessary to process your return.
- The online return form will ask for your order number.
- You can find your order number in the order confirmation email.

Note that we do not refund for shipping price, only the product price.

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REVIEWS

Some of our favorite reviews. Just some, out of many ;).

So simple and easy, but so effective

I bought these for myself, and while they were being shipped, our son’s soccer coach noticed our 12 yr old son was getting sensitive to some “ankle shock” from the turf.

I put these in his soccer shoes the day of arrival,
and the next day he played about 85% of a 65 minute game, and he scored 6 goals (from his striker position).

He said it felt like “running on something like a trampoline.” He is hooked. They didn’t move or slide at all during his game. He now wants them in his basketball shoes too.

Derek J Visocky

Great heel pad for playing tennis, even walking

"I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for one year. I have used this heel pad for one week during my tennis matches (4 days, 3 hours). The level of pain on my feet was significantly reduced. I am using this heel pad during walks too and I’ve now had two pain-free days! Highly recommended."

Danah Jeong

Very much worth the money

"I don't really like my foot's being pitched forward at all. The cushioning is very noticeable. I recently suffered a bruised heel and these pads have made it possible to keep playing pickleball. If you need a little extra padding under your foot but don't want to go the full-blown orthotic route, I would suggest you try these. Great value for the dollar.

Mark S.

Best heel pad ever for me

"I have struggled with torn medial meniscus and have always been looking for cushy tennis shoes. I found this heel pad works well with any shoes and greatly relieves my knee pain. Although I cannot elaborate on how it works, this product helped me a lot. I would buy it again.

Junhyeong Park

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I know if Heel Pad XC will work for me?

You've got nothing to lose but your pain! If you're not satisfied with Heel Pad XC for any reason, just send it back within 30 days and get a full refund of the product.
Does it help plantar fasciitis?

The heel pad is a lifesaver for those suffering from plantar fasciitis! Our customers have told us that they no longer feel any pain in their heels when going to the bathroom at morning time thanks to this amazing product.
Why protect only the heels and not the whole feet?

For our testers and athletes, the bulky and squishy full insoles were not a good fit. They said it slowed them down when pushing off in any direction because of how soft its cushioning felt on their ball-of feet; we wanted to make an insole with natural responsiveness but still offer complete protection for all joints! Our goal was create an innovative product with all protection needed while still maintaining comfort level over longer periods; we succeeded!
What types of shoes does it work with?

While this product works with most shoes, it doesn't work on certain types of footwear. If you have a pair where the original insole is permanently fixed to your shoe, Heel Pad XC will not work with your shoes. Some footwear requires more force than others to pull out the original insoles so make sure you test with some force to take out the original insoles.

Would it throw off my natural stance/balance?

Our Heel Pad XC is so thin that it does not throw off your natural balance when standing on them and they compress enough to keep you feeling secure like there would be no foreign object underneath your foot! As soon as you take a step, the heel pads quickly go back into their original shape absorbing any shock caused by your next step.

Have the Heel Pad XC's been tested?

The Heel Pad XC has been tested by nurses, servers, professional athletes and weekend warriors alike to withstand the often rigorous activity that they engage in every day while still providing comfort during those long hours on their feet! Not only that, it has been tested by SATRA, a non-profit organization that tests footwear and insoles for some of the most prestigious footwear companies in this world.
Wouldn't it be better to make them thicker for more shock absorption?

If the heel pads are too thick it would throw off your body's natural stance and balance and it would sacrifice your ankle stability. Our Heel Pad XC gives you the best of both worlds by keeping your body's natural stance and preventing shocks from coming up from your heels to your joints.
I'm experiencing some muscle ache. Is this normal?

Yes! The testers who felt muscle aches after using it usually experienced a significant relief from their joint pain and the muscle aches were going away within 7-10 days. For those that didn't have any discomfort at all – they reported feeling the pressure relieved on day 1 of use and haven’t looked back since then.
What is unique to your heel pads compared to other competitors?

Heel Pad XC was developed by a group of athletes who had experienced pain and discomfort in their daily lives. Lab tests alone could only take you so far. We wanted to do our research and testing where the action was happening. Our team at Road to Pro and Sorbothane engineering team was listening closely and taking notes from pro athletes' complaints about the pain in their feet while they trained for hours on end. By eliminating these problem points one by one through innovation combined with over 100 years worth experience from professionals across all industries; Heel Pad XC is born!