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

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.

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.

These insoles are fabulous and are really helping with my symptoms of early posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. My orthopedic doctor diagnosed me with a flattening medial longitudinal arch and highly recommended these Orthotic Insoles over having a custom orthotic fabricated. For those of you that do not have a predominant arch, these will change your feet for the better. I did have to get 2 sizes for different shoes. 7- 7 1/2 & 8-8 1/2

Good support for arch of my feet’s. Gives pain relief as well. Functionally and quality just great!

Best Orthotic Ever for Flat Feet: I have been wearing custom Orthotics for 30 years with marginal success. These now cost $500 or more, are aggressive against the arthritic bones with painful bone spurs . . . and simply do not offer the added balance needed for walking. These cost one tenth as much, are Comfortable; Allow me to stand longer; Walk in a straight line; Ascend/Descend steps normally (wow) and do not create the horrific pain. I am completely sold on these!!!!

I wear these in a pair of Hoka orthotics. What a wonderful insole! If you have high arches, you need these insoles. The arch support gave me instant pain relief. It felt like my feet were finally able to relax. Sizing seems to be quite accurate, and these things are built to last.

These are honestly the best arch support (most accurate for me, high-medium arches, more on the high side) I've ever had in an insole. It's very hard to find insoles with a narrow heel, cushioning, and a wide enough forefoot as well. I have spent so long looking for insoles that have both a metatarsal pad, and good high arch support for my metatarsal swelling/inflammation (3rd metatarsal swelling under my right foot right below the toe). I have only tried walking on these for the last hour but it feels like both my feet are actually being supported in the correct shape! I am amazed. I have a relatively high arch with a narrow heel, and long toes that are quite wide compared to my heel, so my foot slides around in most cushioning/metatarsal insoles, and usually the arch is too far forward for my foot. This insole arch is further back than most insoles which is exactly what I've been looking for! Plus it still has some decent padding in the forefoot (although I'm planning on adding a metatarsal pad to it as well for my right foot) and is wide enough to include my toes in the forefoot. The material of the insoles and shape is very similar to these WAKI insoles, which have been very good for my metatarsal foot and have medium arch support Orthotics Insoles/Inserts/Pads with Arch Supports for Flat Feet,Plantar Fasciitis,Feet Pain,Pronation,Heel Pain for Men and Women Shoes (US Men 7-7 1/2-Women 9-9 1/2 (10.25")(260MM)) but had a more gradual arch and less of a heel cup. However the WAKI insoles are a bit too narrow for the forefoot and I cannot wear those insoles on my left foot, since I don't have a metatarsal issue with them. They are surprisingly similar in general shape and material as these Powerstep insoles (and quite a bit cheaper). But the wider insoles of the Powerstep are definitely worth it, especially if you don't need a metatarsal pad. Even without a metatarsal pad in the Powerstep insoles, I'm surprised by just how much cushion there is in the forefoot. I think the 3/4th drop also helps with cushioning. Now I can actually have the same types of insoles in both feet! I will see how the Powerstep metatarsal relief pads work on these as well. I may or may not need to use them for these insoles. Pros: high arch support!! arch support further back than most insoles and not as gradual (better for my feet with high arches and long toes) cushioned and wide enough forefoot area nice heel cup to keep narrow heel in place rigid enough to keep my foot in place but not painful - the arch is the most rigid part. Cons - Sizing: I bought these for size 9 shoes and they fit perfectly in them (but I'm not sure about the sizing of the shoes, so keep that in mind). But if you have a 9.5 shoe size, you may want to order a size up. They seem to run slightly small but fit perfectly for me.

I got these to help with a bad work boot choice. They are pretty comfortable but the arches were a little high for me. Most of my day is spent in an office with about 20% out on the shop floor, so not that much walking, but some. After about a year they are completely falling apart. The foam is breaking down and there are now holes all the way through to the original boot. They were already expensive, and now they seem to have doubled in price. Not sure I will be buying more of these.