PowerStep Pinnacle Insoles - Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis Relief – Made in USA Orthotic Insoles for Arch Support with Moderate Pronation - #1 Podiatrist Recommended (M 12-13)

WOW! Finally! I've tried every insole on the market over the years. I tried them when I was still able to be a CNC Machinist and Forewoman to try to save my Lower Back and ease my Plantar Fascilitis and now that I've had to quit my trade and go into Physical Therapy because of the aforementioned back getting much worse and going from "really painful at a high-intensity, heavy-lifting job pain" to "I can't even walk upright or do anything but gentle stretches type-pain". I've begun Physical Therapy for my Lower Back & a Torn Rotater Ruff (yeah....terrible luck, I know) so I'm on my own for the PF because the Physical Therapist can only target so many areas at once. I've been trying inserts for at least 10 years and they all caused my nearly instant and HORRIBLE pain and usually made my PF much worse. Plus, they usually required cutting and trimming and didn't fit a variety of shoes to be truly versatile. I bought these and kept all of the packaging because I fully expected to be sending them back. Well...I threw out that packaging after my 1st week using these in my Running/Gym shoes as well as my casual shoes and some Snow Boots. These have not just improved my Lower-Back Pain immensely....but my PF is 65% better (I'm also using PF Compression Socks, mind you and wearing those to bed to repair/heal). What's amazing to me is that I'm also going to the Gym and doing 90-minute Cardio Sessions 6 days per week on top of the Physical Therapy to strengthen my whole body, lose the weight I've gained being unable to work/workout, and to build muscle near the areas that are injured. So I'm wearing these things in my Running Shoes and wearing them for 90 minutes per day on Standing Ellipticals, Seated Ellipticals, Treadmills, and Leg Press Machines. And there's NO PF pain throbbing afterward! These are ROCK HARD insoles. Please keep that in mind. I think most people *myself included* fall for the "gel insoles" and "memory foam comfort" stuff thinking that will be better for our feet and PF (or back issues) because it seems like a cushioned sole would be best. Now that I've tried these, I get why the others didn't work. We need HARD Support. If you can't tolerate hard insoles for some reason....these are not for you. If you have lower back pain or PF and other insoles have failed you....you NEED to try these. I purchased the Women's Size 8 - 8.5 and these fit my Running/Athletic shoes PERFECTLY. Slipped them right in (after removing the original insoles, of course) and dared to go straight to the Gym and *hope* these would work out. Well...they did! Much better than my *expensive branded insole that came with said running shoe* and a notable difference in PF right away. I didn't have to trim them at all and since they are so hard, you can easily slip them into and out of your shoes for a quick change. I put them into my furry Uggs the next day and they fit just as well and kept the PF and lower back pain at bay. I couldn't believe they were working. I am so used to them feeling "OK" at first and then after a day or two causing a "new" pain or worsening old pain and having to throw away expensive insoles. These are like a MIRACLE! I haven't had a burning/shooting heel since I put these into my running shoes and considering my 6 days per week Gym Schedule and Physical Therapy is new to my body as well as HARD on my body....this seems amazing to me. Don't stress about the sizing. It's right on point. Get whatever closely matches your normal shoe size because these are right on point. They're also a bit wider (than I need because I have a very "normal" width foot) so if your foot is a little on the wider side, these have the extra space to fit them without making "normals" fit any lesser. The arch is very high and hard and really supports you where you need it. The contour and outside diameter is cut much more accurately than others and I think that's part of why no trimming is needed and if you buy your correct size....these should bit your current shoes like a glove. I originally felt really stupid for spending this kind of money on *yet another* pair of insoles that are supposed to be "so awesome" ....but never worked for ME. Now I can't wait to try some of their "slimmer" fits so that I can wear my evening shoes and other slimmer shoes without pain, as well. The photos I'm posting show the running shoes I wear for Physical Therapy and the Gym with the original insole taken out in one shoe....and this insole placed inside of the other shoe. The insole itself is laid next to the shoe for size and width comparison. I also included a photo of the insole from the side-view to see the contour, and a photo of my bare foot (that's a compression sock) against just the insole to show how good the sizing is and how it fits a bare foot. I highly recommend these - especially if you've tried every other brand and style and have decided *like me* that insoles just aren't "for your problem". Because these ARE. I really urge anyone with PF or Back Pain to give them a try! NO cons to this product. Will buy again and again.

Love these inserts, (which were recommended when I had a knee injury). I also have a mild pronation and need additional arch support. I walk 2 to 3 miles a day and they keep my foot & leg positioned correctly which minimizes my knee pain. I find them easy to remove and place into my variety of walking shoes. Also easy to clean as well!

Worth the price. I got these to add to new tennis shoes. My feet feel supported and they have provided much needed pain relief after having to stand for long periods of time. My friend recommended them after her doctor recommended them.

These are not like a product that you would get from a podiatrist, BUT, they work pretty well. I usually get the 3/4 sole but I’m happy with the full foot. They are a little slick depending on what type of socks you are wearing. That so far doesn’t seem to be a problem. I’m actually thinking about ordering a second set. AND THE BIG PLUS, is they are a quarter of the price from the podiatrist.

Fits true to size. I am very pleased with the impact of using them. It has helped eliminate leg and shin pain that I have had for months.

For almost two years I suffered from very strong pain in my feet and heels. Some days it was so bad that I could barely step on my feet, especially in the morning or after resting. Even walking barefoot around the house was painful. I also have excess weight, which made the pain even worse. The only thing that helped me temporarily was Voltaren gel. It reduced the pain, but I was really worried about using it so often and how it could affect my health long-term. I knew this was not a real solution. Then my orthopedist recommended these insoles. I decided to try them, honestly without very high expectations — but the result surprised me. After about one month of wearing them daily, my pain decreased by about 95% or even more. The difference is huge. Now my feet feel much more comfortable, and most importantly, I no longer live with constant daily pain. Walking is easier, standing is easier, and my overall quality of life has improved a lot. I am very happy with this purchase and truly grateful that I discovered these insoles. If you suffer from foot, arch, or heel pain, I highly recommend giving them a try. They really made a difference for me.

My powerstep inserts arrived and where exactly as advertised. They do a very good job at a reasonable price.

An ex-football player past his prime (6'3", 360 lbs, size 13D, medium arch), I was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. My orthopedist recommended daily stretching exercises and Orthoheel slippers to wear indoors (no more walking around in socks). What a difference! The slippers and exercises lessened my symptoms from the start and, over time, eliminated most of my discomfort, so I decided to find some orthotic inserts to improve my street shoes. So far, I've tested: 1. Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Extra Support 2. Aetrex Copper Medium Arch 3. Spenco Polysorb Total Support 4. Superfeet Copper DMP 5. Powerstep Pinnacle 6. Powerstep Pinnacle Pro each for two hours' total walking time over a few days in two pairs of my favorite shoes: New Balance 606 hikers and Cole Haan loafers with Nike Air. Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Extra Support: Advertised for big & tall men, they didn't do much for me. While the extra cushioning helped at first, it helped less and less the longer I walked on them. I mentioned this to my orthopod and he told me the key to managing PF is not cushioning, it's support. Grade: D Spenco Polysorb Total Support: Remembering my doc's advice, I chose these for the rigid heel cup and arch support. Though quite comfortable overall, the arch support was a bit too low for my medium-high arches and the heel cup was insufficient support for weight. While they worked reasonably well for me, I believe they would a be better choice for lighter individuals with lower arches. Grade: B Aetrex Copper Medium Arch: Promising better arch support, these felt very similar to the Spenco insoles even after walking around the block. I then swapped one of the Aetrex insoles for one of the Spenco insoles and walked around again. Only then could I tell them apart. The Spenco offered a little better support for the mid- and fore-parts of my foot, the Aetrex offered a little better support for my arch. Grade: B Superfeet: I was in an Allen Edmonds store and noticed the Superfeet insoles. The clerk said many men my size have good success with them. I tried the Orange and the Copper DMP versions in the store. Finding the Orange too high for my arches, I got a pair of the Copper DMP. These are easily the most rigid of the insoles I've tried...and easily the best. Superfeet arch support sits farther back on the insole than other brands. This made a real difference in the support and comfort I felt walking long distances. I also found the medial post support in the heel did a better job than other insoles in combatting over-pronation. Grade: A [Update: I have since tried Superfeet Black in dress shoes that couldn't accommodate the Orange insole. They work well but are not as supportive as the Copper.] Powerstep Pinnacle: While it seems well-made and offered good support, it simply did not work for me. The gel-based arch support sits too far forward and in the middle of the insole. The insoles felt like I had lumps of clay underfoot. After a few blocks of brisk walking, my feet began to fatigue as if I were walking barefoot in sand. Again, these may work for some people but they didn't for me. Grade: C Powerstep Pinnacle Pro: Other wearers commented that the Pinnacle Pro differs markedly from the Pinnacle, so I tried a pair. I barely made it a block before heading back home. Though more rigid than the Pinnacle and with a better heel cup, the Pinnacle Pro was too inflexible through the arch and ball of my foot. These were the only insoles I tried that truly caused me pain. Of course, it could just be the contours of my feet, and for others the Pinnacle Pro might be great. Grade: F