The Trekmates Super Gel Heel Pad can have many benefits for a little out lay, the primary reason is shock absorbancy to try and reduce the vibration through the body from heel strike, comfort from the gel constuction and heel lift- if you footwear is loose around the heel the use of the Trekmates Super Gel Heel Pad can lift your heel in to a narrow part of the heel cup this can help prevent hot spots and therefore blisters.