This product was made by a shoe repairman after noticing that many shoes were in need of repair or replacement due to holes especially near the heel. These simple to insert patches prevent holes or repair your shoes so that you can keep wearing your shoes longer and by doing so be able to reduce that waste that is produced. The hole prevention patches have been updated to listen to customer recommendations and demands. Included are easy to understand application instructions which take just a few minutes to follow and apply. The updated patches offer a way to keep the heel from rolling down or bunching up. It is still recommended that after application, you use a shoehorn or take care for the first few days to give the adhesive a chance to be at full strength. Once they have had a chance to set, the patches will stay firmly in place and ensure the comfort and longevity of your shoes for a long and lasting chance to rejuvenate your shoes. It will be like having new shoes again.