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Product Details
- Brand
- Powerstep
- Feature
- Prescription-like polypropylene supports
- Label
- Powerstep
- Publisher
- Powerstep
- Studio
- Powerstep
- ItemDimensions
- Weight:1
- PackageDimensions
- Height:190
Length:1450
Weight:35
Width:450
Editorial Reviews
Powerstep's first product, aptly named the Original, relieves heel and arch pain in a thinner orthotic style than the Pinnacle version. Similar to the Pinnacle, this style has prescription-like polypropylene supports with built-in flexibility for a comfor
A few years back I went to a store and got some $400 custom-made inserts. Later, I started running and developed incredible heal pain and stiffness. When I'd get up in the morning, my first steps would be so painful I'd groan out loud and shuffle like an old man.
I now own 8 pairs of these inserts. I first came across these based on reviews from the heelspurs website. For a while, I switched them between several pairs of shoes... and finally, I purchased enough so I wouldn't have to keep switching them out. They work in dress shoes, running shoes, and casual shoes. I have them in New Balance Walking, New Balance Hiking, New Balance Running, Avia running, Nun Bush Dress, and Rockports.
They may be 0.1 to 0.25" inches higher than your shoe's original insoles. If your shoes are tight, you may have to loose your laces a little more to accommodate the difference. For best results, try new shoes on in the stores with a pair of these insoles.
Within the first 3 months of using these, all of my heal pains receded. My tendons and ligaments returned do their normal condition, and I don't hurt any more.
One warning of note though, getting the correct size is relatively important. I once re-ordered some of these 1/2 size smaller than the others I'd purchased (by mistake). The 1/2 shoe size difference changed the position of the arch support just enough that my feet started to hurt again. I had to exchange the smaller inserts for the larger size.
I bought the first pair because of having troubles with plantar fascitis, and it was helpful there. 90% of the time this is all I need to keep it at bay. Occasionally I will use the famous soda can therapy that quickly clears up any hints of PF (in case you have not heard of this therapy, it consists of sitting in a chair while rolling a can under the arch and heel of your foot).
There may be other insoles that do as good of a job and last as long, but I have been so satisfied with these, why try anything else?
Then the Powerstep Originals came in the mail. After wearing them a while both my feet were hurting, although originally it was only my right foot that was bothering me.
Maybe my feet would get used to them after a while. The directions do say to wear them only a few hours a day at first. However, the Dr. Scholl's orthotic inserts provided immediate relief without any need for a break-in period.
These are no magic cure for me, but they at least feel like they are doing something. Unlike most off the rack insoles the arches of these don't just flatten out with your foot, they provide real support but not too much ( like WalkFits ).
Even though the outer parts wearout with use the internal hard arch piece seems to hold up well. Once the outer layers wear away I plan on just putting the hard part under thin insoles to keep using them. I suspect these would be helpful for those who have minor foot problems.
I have heard of people suffering for years with heel spurs. Instant relief! Plus these cured it in less than 60 days.
Other insoles are just pads and cushions. Powersteps are rigid and hold the foot and support the arch.
1. High solid arch support that doesn't give despite being pounded during rigorous exercise;
2. Soft material keeps the foot comfortable;
3. Deep heel cup that really works to prevent heel pain;
4. Thin design allows them to fit in most athletic and casual shoes without needing to go up a size;
5. Flexible structure, especially over the toes, allowing the foot to bend and flex properly in the shoe;
6. Very reasonable price for all you are getting (especially compared to custom orthotics which really don't do much more for you than these will unless you have a really odd-shaped foot).
In sum: If you are suffering from foot pain caused by gait issues and you don't want to spend a lot of money on a custom orthotic, this is probably the best way to spend your hard-earned dollars. It's a solid product and really seems to do as advertised - help manage the pain caused by plantar fasciitis.
They are the exact same insert...same brand, same size...perfect. Now I have these inserts in every pair of shoes and don't have to move them from shoe to shoe.
The next year, I started having the same pains on the bottom of my foot as I hit the higher mileage in training (18 miles). I went to a different podiatrist, who told me to try these. He sold them out of his office, and they really worked. I was able to finish my first marathon, and I'm grateful to him. This year I noticed the pain coming back. I'd been trying the trend of wearing super-lightweight shoes, and stopped using my powerstep orthotics. I was doing OK until I did a 30K recently, and then that slightest bruised feeling on the bottom of my foot came back. Right away, I went out and ordered another pair of these. I'm resting from running, but have begun walking in these, and will resume training once the pain is completely gone. So far so good.
for those of us with high insteps, without really improving comfort.
These last a long time; I have multiple pairs
simply to avoid needing to swap them among shoes
'stand up' to repeated washings over several years before needing replacing. My podiatrist
wanted $45 for these. At the Amazon price I had no hesitancy getting separate pairs for
all of the shoes I wear on a regular basis so I don't have to change insoles back and forth
between footwear.
I have heel spurs and they really help the pain. With 2 pair I don't have to switch them from one set of shoes to the other.
My advice is to not order something like this online unless you have a specific part or model number and know what you are getting is correct. Craig Murphy