Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insert PN-H (M11-11.5/W13-13.5)
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Customer Reviews of Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insert PN-H (M11-11.5/W13-13.5)
Customer Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought these for hubby, recommended by the podiatrist for heel spurs. They were cheaper on line than from him. He had immediate relief and helped with his knee pain as well. A definite buy!!Customer Review: Worth a try if you have Plantar Fasciitis
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been suffering from PF and a wicked heel spur for about 9 months now. I have tried all sorts of inserts, arch banadages, KURU shoes, night splints, the pro-stretch and various exercises. So far I have been able to keep the pain in check, but I am not at the point where I can run more than 20 yards without some serious discomfort. Most PF sufferers have flat feet and over pronate, I have high arches and supinate.
The Powerstep Pinnacle is a decent insert worth the money IMO. Its basically a 3/4 inch hard plastic orthotic glued inside a foam insole and I use it in a pair of Brooks running shoes with no fit issues. The foam part of the insole seems like an afterthought and quite a few companies do a better job of cushioning, but the combined effect with the orthotic makes up for any short comings. and The arch support feels a bit odd at first. In fact there was quite a bit of discomfort for me the first day in my injured foot and none in the healthy foot. The arch support feels ball like and centered in the middle of the foot. I am actually yearning for more support at the my arches highest point in the inside of the foot.
I am thinking this insole may be better for the folks with flat feet and over-pronantion. For folks like me its a decent solution, but not a magic cure. I can be on my feet most of the day without any pain although running is still a distant goal.
All in all its worth a try if you are suffering. If you are not suffering then I recommend that you use quality insoles to prevent injury.
Update 12/9/10 - I have dropped my rating from 4 stars to 3 due to lack of durability. I have had these less than two months and have used them for about a month in that timeframe. The fabric on the top of the insole is peeling away at the heel about an inch and a half. Because the fabric is pulling away the foam around the heel is beginning to crumble and break off. The right insole is worse than the left at the moment but the left is going down the same path of disintegration. The adhesive connecting the fabric is inadequate, ineffective or was improperly applied IMO. I do think this is a good product from a functional standpoint, but the durability is not impressive. It is possible that I have a defective pair, but I imagine they make right insoles and left insoles in different batches and I am experiencing the same issue with both. I would expect this product to be designed to last 6 month at a minimum, but I have a hard time imagining them lasting 3 months.
Customer Review: Lots of support but not very durable
Summary: 3 Stars
At first I fell in love with my Powersteps but as 4+ months went by not so much anymore. They provide lots of support and once my feet adjusted I could spend the day standing no problem. However, after about four months the foam quickly degraded under the heals which unfortunately rendered them useless. For a smaller person this may occur so quickly but at 200 pounds my Pinnacles could not withstand daily use. I feel that such and item should last at least 6 months.Customer Review: Layers Separating
Summary: 1 Stars
I've used the older Powerstep insert for several years in tennis and running shoes and been pleased. Unfortunately this cushioned version has not held up. The liner has separated from the cushion below and the cushion is disintegrating. The manufacturer has not responded to my requests for replacement.