I have a high arch and was concerned at first that the arch in the Powerstep was not high enough to provide the benefits I needed, because some other medium-height supports did not help me. This turned out not to be a problem. After wearing the Powerstep for just a couple of days my heel problems were gone and my feet and knees felt well. Apparently the shape of the support is just right to provide the benefit.
(Incidentally, my main problem has been heel spurs. An insightful doctor told me that they would stop hurting after using arch supports for a couple of months. He was right! Heel cushions are not the solution arch supports are.)
I have also used the Powerstep basic model, which is the same orthotic but without the additional padding. The Pinnacle is slightly more comfortable because of its softness. However, because of its additional thickness it fits in only one of my pairs of shoes, while the basic model fits in nearly all of them. If in doubt, buy the basic Powersteps, not the Powerstep Pinnacles.
The orthics are made of high quality plastic, which have lasted me for several months so far. They are not as rigid and strong as the $300 variety, but I think that for the price they are reasonably sturdy.
For several years I've looked for supportive and comfortable arch supports, and now that I've found the Powersteps I plan to stick with them. I recommend them highly.
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I started using these to help with my Plantar Fasciitis. I replaced the inner lining in my tennis shoes with these. They felt wonderful and helped give my feet additional support and comfort.I've bought 3 sets of these at this point to put in all my shoes.
The only negatives are
(1) The top lining wears off early as some have reported
(2) And the price has gone up by about 50% in the past month to 32 dollars.
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These are comfortable for walking and running straight ahead but they don't provide enough support for flat feet and pronated ankles. Also, the cover is too slippery to play tennis in and so I slide around in them which is not comfortable.Honest reviews on Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insert PN-F (M9-9.5/W11-11.5)
My heel was sensitive and painful each time I got out of bed, stoodup, or walked. A friend mentioned he had damaged his plantar fascia several years prior, which caused him pain just like I had described. In early April of this year 2010, from daily walking on gravel where I work here in Afghanistan, I figured I must have damaged my plantar fascia. The pain in the heel of my right foot got worst with each passing day. Not having immediate access to a foot specialist, I contacted one in Doha, Qatar, who reccommended I search the internet for a 'Powerstep' orthotic insert to use until I returned to the states. Searching the internet revealed several locations for the same insert with varied prices. I purchased a pair for under $25 ( I would have paid more), and they arrived in less than 10 days...I was desperate, as walking and standing had become almost un-bearable for me. Those things worked like magic (they instantly became worth a lot more to me). In fact, they had me feeling so much better that I went back on-line after a few days and tried ordering four additional pairs to put in my other shoes. I only found one more pair for under $25, so I purchased it as a back-up until I can get a custom fitting. My feet feel ssoooooo good. This product probably saved my job, and, prevented future aches and pains from me over-compensating because of the constant pain I was having to deal with whenever I stood or walked. Running was out of the question. I love my Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Inserts. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. (The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It runs from the tuberosity of the calcaneus forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones. It is the source of the painful condition which I know about first-hand.)Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insert PN-F (M9-9.5/W11-11.5)
I have problems with plantar fasciitis, and these have worked miracles for me. I do a good amount of exercise, going on 3-4 mile walks each weekend, and after a while, my feet hurt so bad I had to stop. After doing a little research a year and a half ago, I bought these to use with my walking shoes, and I haven't looked back!I did end up buying the Birkenstock blue insoles to wear with my dressier shoes, as they fit a little better in smaller shoes. But the Powerstep Pinnacle insoles also fit pretty well in nearly all of my shoes. I'd say the Pinnacle insoles are what helped to really overcome the pain, and using the Pinnacles and Birkenstock insoles has thus far prevented the pain from returning.
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