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Orthotic Insoles for Chronic Heel Pain – Custom Pressure Relief

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Medically Engineered to treat the following:

Heel Pain Plantar Fasciitis
Arch Pain Flat Feet / High Arches
Alignment Overpronation • Supination
Ball of Foot Metatarsalgia
Burning / Tingling Morton's Neuroma
Big Toe Bunions
Achilles Tendonitis
Complex Multiple Issues
Heel Spurs Bone Spurs
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Heel Pain Orthotics:

 

Ultimate Chronic Heel Pain Relief: Our therapeutic, custom orthotics are precision-engineered to address the persistent, deep-seated pain in the heel. These are not simply generic cushions; each device is custom-made from a precise mold of your foot to provide superior heel-strike shock absorption and a deep, stabilizing cup that cradles the heel's fatty pad, protecting it from damaging impact forces. All our custom devices come with a Bilt Labs warranty and guarantee.

Precision Shock Absorption

The vast majority of chronic heel pain originates from repetitive, high-impact forces that bruise the tissues and lead to conditions like Plantar Fasciitis. Our design integrates a stabilizing deep heel cup with a specialized cushioning layer precisely positioned under the painful heel region. This combination minimizes movement, maximizes the natural heel fat pad function, and absorbs shock energy with every step, ensuring immediate and lasting comfort.

Unparalleled Performance

Built from your unique foot mold and detailed health information, we guarantee a truly precise fit that mass-produced supports cannot match. Choosing Bilt Labs is choosing a durable, evidence-based therapy that offers reliable support and improves gait alignment for long-term comfort and mobility. Backed by our lifetime shell warranty.

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Choose Your Comfort Layer

  • Everyday (Memory Foam): Ideal for general maximum cushion and light daily use.
  • Active (High Rebound): Recommended for Work Boots and Long Shifts. Engineered for high-performance use, providing superior shock absorption and energy return on hard surfaces.

Proven Results

100,000+ Heels
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Stop the sharp pain in your heel. Our medical-grade custom orthotics provide the deep heel cup and shock absorption needed to reduce impact and heal inflammation.

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Understanding The Condition

What is Heel Pain?

The Pathomechanics of Heel Impact

Heel pain (Calcaneodynia) is typically caused by repetitive stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues attached to it. It often involves the plantar fascia, but can also be caused by heel spurs or the thinning of the protective fat pad under the heel.

When the foot is not properly supported, the heel bone takes excessive impact with every step. This can lead to inflammation of the bursa, stress fractures, or the development of bony spurs as the body tries to protect itself.

Common Symptoms:

  • Sharp pain directly under the heel.
  • Feeling like there is a "stone bruise" on the heel.
  • Pain that is worse after sitting or first thing in the morning.
  • Redness or swelling around the heel pad.

Fast Facts

  • Prevalence: 2 million Americans seek treatment for heel pain annually.
  • Risk: Hard surfaces and unsupportive shoes worsen symptoms.
  • Correction: Deep heel cups consolidate the fat pad for natural cushion.

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Why Orthotics Are The Primary Treatment

The goal of treatment is to Cushion & Stabilize.

Custom orthotics provide a "Deep Heel Cup" that wraps around the heel bone. This physically gathers the natural fat pad under your heel, enhancing your body's own shock absorption. By stabilizing the calcaneus, we prevent the abnormal motion that aggravates spurs and inflamed tissue.


Board Certified Expertise

Dr. William Naughton
Dr. William Naughton
DPM • Chief Medical Officer

"No two feet are alike, so why settle for generic support? Treating serious foot pain with a drugstore insole is like trying to fix your vision with someone else's glasses. Bilt Labs delivers the specific biomechanical correction your unique foot structure requires."

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The Process

Clinical Relief from Home

Professional-grade orthotics without the doctor's visit. Here is how we do it:

Order Kit
1
Order Your Kit

Start with a free analysis and order your custom impression kit.

Mold Feet
2
Mold Your Feet

Use our custom kit to take a detailed mold of your feet at home and send it back to the lab.

We Build
3
We Build & Ship

Your custom insoles are approved by a DPM, precision-milled in the USA, and delivered to your home.

Why Choose Bilt Labs?

Traditional

Podiatrist

  • Cost $400 - $800+
  • Lifespan 1-2 Years
  • Visit Req. Yes
  • Support Corrective
  • Guarantee Rarely
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Bilt Labs

  • Cost $249
  • Lifespan 2-3 Years
  • Visit Req. No (At Home)
  • Support Corrective
  • Guarantee 6 Months
Drugstore

OTC Insoles

  • Cost $20 - $60
  • Lifespan 3-6 Months
  • Visit Req. No
  • Support Minimal
  • Guarantee None
Background

Treating the Root Cause of Heel Pain

The Problem

Why Generic Insoles Fail

Drugstore gels and foams are designed to compress. They cushion the impact but fail to offer a deep heel seat, causing the fat pad to spread and thin out, leaving the bone unprotected.

Result: Pressure remains focused on the heel bone.
The Bilt Solution

Fat Pad Consolidation

Bilt Labs custom orthotics feature a deep heel cup that cradles the calcaneus. This design gathers your natural fat pad back under the bone, using your body's own tissue for maximum shock absorption.

Cup Heel
Gather Fat Pad
Absorb Shock

Laser-Precision Manufacturing

Your orthotics aren't pulled off a shelf. They are milled from a solid block of medical-grade polymer using robotic CNC technology right here in the USA.

Sub-millimeter accuracy to your foot mold
Hand-finished by expert technicians
Made in the USA
Inside Our Lab

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Don't wait another day in pain. Order your custom impression kit now and take the first step towards lasting relief.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Heel Pain Relief

Do custom insoles help heel spurs?
Yes. Heel spurs form due to chronic inflammation and pulling on the heel bone. Custom orthotics reduce this strain and offload pressure from the spur site using a deep heel cup, allowing the inflammation to subside and the pain to go away.
Will these help with fat pad atrophy?
Absolutely. As we age, the fat pad under the heel can thin out. Bilt Labs orthotics cup the heel specifically to gather and consolidate the remaining fat pad under the bone, restoring your natural shock absorption.
Why does my heel hurt in the morning?
This is often caused by the plantar fascia tightening overnight and pulling on the heel bone when you take your first steps. By wearing orthotics during the day, you prevent the micro-tearing and inflammation that causes this stiffness, leading to better mornings.

Product & Service

How long does it take to receive my custom orthotics?
Once you place your order, we ship out your foot mold impression kit within 1-2 business days. After we receive your molds back at our lab, we design, build, and ship your custom orthotics within 21 business days.
Are these truly custom, medical-grade orthotics?
Yes. These are not "heat-moldable" or "shelf" insoles. They are custom-fabricated from a physical mold of your foot using the same medical-grade polymers and EVA foams we supply to podiatry clinics. Nothing is pre-made or off-the-shelf.
Do you take insurance or FSA/HSA?
We are approved and set up to accept insurance FSA/HSA cards directly at checkout. We can also send a detailed invoice for reimbursement. However, we do not bill insurance companies directly as that typically requires an in-person office visit.
How long will my custom orthotics last?
Bilt Labs custom orthotics typically last a minimum of 2-3 years. The orthotic shell itself often lasts longer (and has a lifetime warranty against breaking), but the top covers may show wear and can be refurbished.
What is your return/refund policy?
We offer a full 6-month trial period. If you are not fully happy with your orthotics by that time, you can return them for a full refund. We also offer 2 free adjustments during this period to ensure the fit is perfect.
Where are my orthotics made?
Your new custom orthotics are made in the United States. We are located in the Houston, Texas area. All fabrications, designs, and finishing are performed by experts right here in our Houston lab.
What is your warranty/guarantee policy?
Your orthotics include a Lifetime Warranty on the plastic orthotic shell against breaking or cracking. This does not include the top cover material, as that is a consumable item that naturally wears with use.

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