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Powerstep
Pinnacle Maxx
Serious Arch Support Combined with Extra Cushioning for Maximum
Support & Comfort |
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| Just when you thought
that Powerstep couldn’t come out with a more comfortable or
more supportive arch support than the Pinnacle, they did. The new
Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx orthotic arch support has all the cushioning
comfort of the original Powerstep Pinnacle but the Powerstep Pinnacle
Maxx orthotic arch support employs a new arch support design that
is completely unique to this model. |
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| The new arch
support design incorporates two features that make the Powerstep Pinnacle
Maxx orthotic arch supports more supportive than any of the other
Powerstep models. The first feature is the formula used to make the
polypropylene plastic shell (encapsulated in between the foam layers
and not visible in the pictures). The Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx uses
a slightly harder polypropylene formula in the arch support shell
than either the Powerstep Original Full Length or the Powerstep Original
Pinnacle (orthotic arch supports). This means that the Powerstep Pinnacle
Maxx gives more resistance to a collapsing (or over pronated) arch
and therefore more support. |
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The second (and most important)
feature of the Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx is the new shape of the plastic
arch support shell. As you can see from the pictures above, the Powerstep
Pinnacle Maxx has a squared heel block. This is significantly different
from the rounded heel of the other three models. This heel design
means that the Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx orthotic arch support will
sit squarely in your shoes and will not deviate (roll) to the medial
or the lateral side at any point during your stride. There is also
a very subtle medial posting effect (2 degrees) that also furthers
the over pronation control and adds to the overall support of the
arch support.
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The
Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx has two distinct cushioning layers and
is covered with a nylon weave (the burgundy top cover). The
top layer of the Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx is made from HyPUR-cel®,
an open-celled polyurethane based foam. HyPUR-cel® foam
is bouncy and soft. The bottom cushion layer
(thin grey layer) of the Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx orthotic arch
support is a closed-celled, low density EVA foam which is a
moderately dense foam that has great internal strength and a
low compression set. This means that the foam is firm rather
than bouncy and maintains its shock absorption properties considerably
longer than other foams that are commonly |
used in insole construction
(such as plastazote foam).
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| The EVA and HyPUR-cel®
layers cover the plastic arch support completely and run from the
heel all the way to the toes. This gives the Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx
orthotic arch supports considerably more cushioning, in the heel arch
and ball of the foot than the original full length Powerstep orthotic
arch supports. One last note and just to be clear, the Powerstep Pinnacle
Maxx has the same cushioning as the original Powerstep Pinnacle; it
just offers more support. |
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burgundy top-cover on Powerstep
Pinnacle Maxx orthotic arch supports is a special patented Sanitize
ETC™ fabric. Its special weave reduces slippage and friction
(and therefore heat and perspiration). Sanitiz ETC™ fabric
is treated with an anti-bacterial/anti fungal application so
the Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx insoles stay fresh and odor free
even after considerable use. |
These
arch supports are designed for people with Medium
& High
Arches |
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To
determine your own Natural Arch Height
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Powerstep
Pinnacle Maxx Orthotic Arch Supports
$44.95 per pair
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| One word
of caution about
open-celled foams such as the type used in the Powerstep Pinnacle
Maxx, open-celled foams are porous. This makes them considerably more
breathable than closed-cell foams which are nonporous but it also
makes them absorbent. Try not to get your Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx
insoles soaking wet as they will slowly absorb water. If they do get
wet (for instance, if you were caught in a downpour while out running)
remove the Pinnacle Maxx insoles from your shoes and let them air
dry completely before putting them back in your shoes and using them.
This will greatly increase their longevity. Also, DO NOT put Powerstep
Pinnacle Maxx insoles in a dryer or dry them near a heater or furnace
vent as this will destroy the EVA foam layer and could warp the HyPUR-cel®
layer. |
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