PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Orthotic Insoles, Maximum Stability & Comfort. Firm & Flexible Angled Heel Style to Help Flat Feet & Overpronation, Heavy Duty Inserts for Men and Women, Made in USA

These are great for high arches (although there is now a version specifically for high arches which I also wear). These were recommended to me some years back at a specialty shoe store by their pedorthist. I have tried others, mostly to save a little money, but keep coming back to these. They really are quite comfortable and supportive. I wear them in my running shoes as well as my regular footwear. These are not your drug store insoles. If you're having foot pain, knee pain, or back pain and are on your feet all day, chances are these will help. If you have existing shoes, just know that these will take up space (like any full insole) and likely make your shoes feel too small. Best to have a new pair of these to use when trying on shoes and will likely need to size up a half or whole size. I find that I size up some depending on the brand and type of shoe, and also that I buy wide shoes just for the wider toe box to prevent foot issues from squeezy toes.

It's been tough reading through all of these reviews trying to make a solid choice for insoles. I had my 8th spinal surgery in April. I awoke with neuropathy so bad I couldn't walk. A high arch developed after two months post surgery. Doctors had nothing to help me and my condition was determined to be permanent. So I got to work. Supplements, pushing through the pain. I walked and walked and worked on projects even though I was almost totally disabled. Seven months later and I was just able to hunt. But, before I went my attention turned to insoles for relief. Could they make a difference in my pain and could I even be comfortable. The journey started. I've now bought; Birkenstock's, Power Step Pinnacle Maxx, Sof Soles Fit, Sole DK Response, Sole Softec Ultra, Forms, New Balance Stability and a couple of others that I don't remember. In order of relief (for me); 1: Birkenstock Heeled Arch Supports (3/4 length). If you have a high arch as I do don't miss looking at these. They have superior support for the arch, heel (deepest heel cup) and metatarsal support is built right into the insole. They're especially useful in footwear without insoles. They work flawlessly in my Danner Rainforest hunting boots. Couldn't get any of the others to work in them. These can feel hard after a long day on them. Still, their fit is so worth it. 2: Power Step Pinnacle Maxx. Put these in my Danner Radical 452 and it was a perfect match. I had to buy 2 sizes bigger to make sure my arch matched the Maxx's. I also wear these in my Clark's, Ahnu's, Merrill Jungle Mocs, Ecco's and MBT's. The Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx, overall, are my number one choice. Major relief from pain. Wonderful support and great cushioning. 3: Sole Softec Ultra. Probably the best built of all of the insoles I've tried. No doubt, they'll last a long time. Not using these yet because I ordered my shoe size...wrong! I tried them in my proper size and the arches didn't line up. They were very uncomfortable. I'm awaiting a shipment two sizes larger than my shoe size. Then we'll see. For now my impression is they're not supportive enough. The heel and arch are made of a semi rigid EVA material. The only way they'll work is if I attach something under the arch to prop it up. The heat molding does little good if they're not high enough in the first place or if you need a more rigid support which I do. Well made but, so far, they don't work for me. This holds true for the DK Response too. 4: Solf Sole Fit. Good firm arch support but the forward part of the insoles is a soft EVA foam only that, I believe will breakdown quickly. Already is for my wife in just several weeks. 5: New Balance Stability. Everything was wrong about these for my feet. Not enough support in the heel or arch. The heel cup was thick yet not deep so they took up too much space in my shoes. They had a metatarsal pad built in but, for me, in the wrong place. 6: Forms. They fit quite well, had a sturdy arch and heel cup but are surprisingly thick. Very well made though. Needed two sizes larger to get the arch to align. Opted not to go ahead with these when i found the Power Step Maxx. I'll be settling with the Power Step Pinnacle Maxx and the Birkenstock's. I also purchased the Power Step metatarsal pads and they too made a nice difference in the Maxx's. They're small but let me tell you, with proper positioning, they can have a very positive affect on how your feet feel. Good luck in your search. Don't be afraid to ignore the sizes and fit the insole to your arch. You may have to trim them but for me it was the difference between great relief or none at all.

INSTANT RELIEF AND SUPPORT!! Immediately felt more aligned and supported when standing and walking. Helped relieve back and hip pain. Really aligns feet and ankles…..aligns you straight up to the leg, hips, back, neck.

These are pretty amazing and fit in all of my shoes. Even my hey dudes when I take out the original insoles. These were recommended by my doctor to help with my Tarsal tunnel syndrome. I still have the pain, however, it is not as bad as going without these!

increases my comfort. minimizes my plantar fasciitis symptoms. can now go on 5 mile hikes without irritation.

These are excellent insoles, although it took some time for my feet to adjust to them. I am thankful others suggested allowing time to gradually get used to these insoles, and to wear them for a few hours a day at first. It probably took a few weeks before I could say they are the right insole to help with my pain. I have Achilles tendinitis along with occasional arch pain, especially when not wearing a good insole. The women’s size 7-7.5 fit perfect in my Hoka 7D shoe. My husband has plantar fasciitis. These insoles are working very well for both of us.

I have worn custom orthotics for a long time for my flat feet and overpronation. I decided to give over the counter ones a try due to the improvement in my feet and legs and my podiatrist agreed. These were not the ones he recommended but they were on my radar to try. The ones he suggested were another major brand that were perfect in every way but they were just too wide and stretched out my running shoes. Otherwise they felt better than any custom ones I have ever had. Due to the width issue I decided to give this brand a try. These Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx were just a slight bit wide but overall fit great in the shoe. But sadly I got no comfort from them. I did not feel maximum support, in no way felt the needed firmer arch support they advertise and the angled exterior heel did nothing for me under my arch and all the other built in features actually made my issues worse. The orthotics felt very soft with the padding under my feet which I don't mind but my overpronation was much worse in these. Honestly I just felt no max support which is what I need. I am seeing my podiatrist again in a few weeks. I need to see how he feels about the other ones that were too wide. Other than that that brand provided maximum support under my arch, held my feet in place and really provided the care I needed. I was hoping for at least some of that with the Pinnacle Maxx but did not get it. If he feels due to the width the others are not good I will need to go custom again. These Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx are highly rated and reviewed and with them making matters worse I may need to stop trying to make orthotics made for everyone fit to my individual feet. I am giving these 3 stars for they did not work for me but they certainly deserve an average score for they may indeed work for you. Everyone's feet and issues are different and there is no quick fix. All over the counter orthotics should be dealt with seriously and eased into in case they are bad for your feet and to avoid any trauma. Sadly I got shin splints from the Pinnacle Maxx. And I tried them just a few hours a day. So I recommend them with the caution that should be applied to all over the counter orthotics and be aware they may not work out for you.

I got these because my right foot has suffered from Plantar Fasciitus for the last few months, a condition I have never had before but that I made worse I think by going on hikes when overweight and pushing through the pain. By the time I realized it was a chronic pain it had already gotten fairly bad. I tried doing stretches and foot exercises to help and avoided putting weight on it for weeks, but nothing seemed to really help. I even went and got physical therapy (which proceeded to send me a $300 bill) which basically just gave me stretches to do which barely helped. So, desperate, I did two things. 1. I found shoes that were comfortable for me - 14 double wides with good arch support. 2. I got these inserts, which fit perfectly (size 14-15 ones) in place of the existing inserts in my shoes. I have only been using these for roughly a week and already the pain in my right foot has decreased significantly over time. The first 2-3 days I was wearing them it hurt more than it ever had, but after taking the time to walk with proper form I am already seeing the results. I can't speak for the long-term capabilities of this but the short-term effects have reduced my pain more in a week than in 1-2 months of me trying to cure it by things like reducing weight on my foot. I highly recommend these to anyone who had a similar problem as me - someone who has probably had misaligned feet for years due to being overweight for so long and finally developed plantar fasciitus due to sudden exercise. Just ensure you get the right style. These ones fit very well and have a strong enough arch to support my feet decently well even though I weigh more than 300 pounds. They have good support in the heel and a slight inner foot arch support that helps to angle your foot outwards more. Combined with shoes that properly allow your feet to move as they need to I think this is something I am likely to use for years to come.