Heel Hero Incline Training Platform

Heel Hero FTW!

I have had a couple years of plantar faciitus, and also achilles tendinopathy from too much running and years of gymnastics. Heel Hero had a very easy to follow guide so it was very easy to get started and do the exercises correctly. Plus the build quality feels very top notch!

Very impressed with how well this is made.adjusting the height is simple. Range of different stretches/ exercises is great.

I've had my Heel Hero for several weeks now. I have a number of issues from my toes to my knees that have come from years of working out and not putting too much effort into recovery. I see a physiotherapist when things get bad, but one thing this tool has given me is consistency in stretching out my arches and ankles. My physio certainly encouraged me to do the same things, but I've never committed as much as I have since getting the Heel Hero.

Is it working? I don't feel my plantar fasciitis anymore, and in general, my feet feel more relaxed. I'm now working on the achillies which is pretty chronic, so I know it'll take time.

I'd definitely recommend it.

I purchased the Heel Hero in spite of its eye watering price because the heel holder and the toe incline were unique among other slant board options. I figured the price would be worth it as it appeared well-constructed and engineered. Most of it is. The heel piece is a flimsy piece of plastic that constantly pops out during use and I’ve only had it a few weeks and I’m already in fear of one of the plastic pegs that hold it in place breaking as that will render it useless. This is the biggest flaw and the reason why I would advise people to not buy it.

The grippiness of the board is not sufficient (I’ve tried in socks, different shoes and barefoot), in theory it’d be less important as you have the edge piece to hold your foot into place but again it pops out multiple times even when just trying to use it for 30s.

The spring of the incline is overactive which makes it hard to store away, it constantly wants to pop up when I’m trying to flatten it out to put away. Overall, super frustrating experience with the product and I would be unhappy with the product at a $50 price point, let alone the $100 that I paid on sale or the $120 it retails at

I never knew how poorly I was stretching my calves, ankles and feet until I got the Heel Hero. I'm about 200 pounds and it's incredibly sturdy no matter what exercise I'm doing. It's incredibly easy to use intuitively by itself, with the Sidekick app OR with the book that comes included in the bundle. The heel stopper is a game changer and so is the adjustable toe section. I am extremely happy with my purchase and I'm super excited to get back to my old life after this injury. Recommending to EVERYONE!! Thank you!!!

Purchased the Heel Hero to help with my recovery after an Achilles tendon rupture, and it's been a useful addition to my rehab routine. My wife is also using it to help manage her plantar fasciitis, so it's been beneficial for both of us. We plan to keep using it even after recovery to maintain ankle flexibility, calf mobility, and lower leg strength. It's simple to use, feels sturdy, and has been a worthwhile investment for our long-term foot and ankle health.

Got this specifically for my daughter who has mild CP. she is working on Dorsiflexion and this has been great and easy for her to use daily to stretch her ankle and calf. It’s made great and surprisingly heavy duty.

Works superbly

Easy to adjust and takes up no space. A good tool to get a stretch in after a run or workout.Alot of variations and an info booklet is included

arrived quickly, i have yet to open but am looking forward to this helping with my lower leg strength to improve walking and running

It's one of the best products that I've tried and it's so easy to use. It's great for stretching out calf muscles and it took away my heel pain in minutes. It's amazing!

I'm working on my dorsiflexion post fibular break and this is great for stretching my calf and achilles whilst also working on mobility through the front.

This is a super solid; thoughtfully made piece of equipment. I imagined I might travel with it but it’s actually pretty heavy - good because it’s sturdy. I live that I can adjust it so incrementally, especially at the toe it has a good range of lower angles that most slant boards lack. I am happy to have it in my arsenal. I like the booklet, but I couldn’t find the app in the App Store and it’s kind of a pain to QR code each exercise.

Le Heel Hero est un outil vraiment intéressant pour améliorer la mobilité du pied et du mollet. J’ai remarqué une bonne sensation d’étirement progressif sans douleur excessive. Facile à utiliser à la maison, il s’intègre bien dans une routine quotidienne.

I’ve been using the Heel Hero incline board as part of my Achilles tendon recovery, and it has become an essential tool in my routine. What really makes a difference is the guidance provided: the QR codes linking to video tutorials are extremely helpful and ensure that exercises are performed correctly. It’s simple, effective, and perfectly suited for anyone dealing with Achilles or calf-related issues.

I was amazed at the build quality and overall weight of the platform. The stretches and options of stretches you can do are next level. Could not recommend enough.

Hi there, I struggle with ankle strength and achilles tendonitis. Before buying this, after a run, I always noticed pain/stiffness in my achilles for 36 hours. Always needed a rest day after. Yesterday, I forgot to use my pre-run inflammation cream and I have no symptoms today. It has all been pretty remarkable and I'm looking forward to seeing how else I can use the Heel Hero. Right now, I'm just doing three very basic stretches with the toe section raised (and then not) and then with the ball between my heels. I figure this will easily save me many PT appointments, no need to go now, so well worth the cost.

I'm really enjoying using the Heel Hero. I'm a runner, triathlete. My left calf has been really tight over the last year and this tool has been helpful to get a more comprehensive stretch than with a stretch strap. Its well made, and the fine adjustments you can make with the toe plate make all the difference in getting attention to the achilles, reducing plantar facitis, and tight calves. Recommended.

It’s a solidly made product, and if I needed help, Sidekick support was quick to respond and provided helpful details. Thank you! Only thing is that I wish the info booklet was a little less marketing and had more technical information. Great product all in all!

I’ve known for some time that stretching my calf muscles is important for healthy feet. But I didn’t realize that doing this on an incline, and especially adding in the toe incline would make such a difference. I feel like I’m getting an entirely different and more effective stretch. Highly recommend.

Following a very serious sprain, I've had ongoing issues with my ankle as well as the muscles in my foot. Mobility is reduced relative to my other ankle, and it's affecting my walking mechanics, which further exacerbates the problem

I've done physio for years and trying to progressively load the ankle has been difficult when using towels or other items to keep my foot at an incline - the instability makes me clench my foot muscles, which defeats the purpose of the exercises. With the heel hero I am no longer clenching, and I can feel the mobility in my ankle increasing

Very sturdy unit and great quality .
I’ve been using it for a week now and starting to really feel the benefits.
I also use the sidekick stability unit, my ankles are feeling stronger and more stable.

this device and book address foot ankle issue that may also have calf implications ...it's used to stretch and perhaps strengthen areas that even address knee and hip stuff ...it is constructed of sturdy plastic and metal which isn't as fragile as another device I use...you need to be aware of moving parts carelessly can end up pinching so know what you want to do to avoid surprises ...their books are very informative and have routines to try ...kudos to those on their team that have added books to the tools

Started using the board last week for strengthening and recovery and so far so good! The guide is super helpful as it has exercises to target different muscles and is very easy to follow.

It provides the stretch I need.

Very well built item, i only just now started using it but so far it has been helping my plantar fasciitis !

I'm really happy with everything. It's higher quality than i thought. I already recommended the brand to 2 persons I know that struggle with ankle sprains.

Very secure, doesn't slip and slide even on hard flooring, and doesn't require any effort to set up. I started using this right out of the box and placed it somewhere I always stand to think, and i can definitely feel it's a deeper stretch than I've ever felt on my calves and Achilles! I've struggled with calf tightness and poor dorsiflexion for almost my whole life , and this tool makes me feel like i can really start to make real sustainable progress