The Podiatrist Insole & Orthotic Index: OTC Insoles Scored by Condition

How we score. Our podiatrists rate every insole 1–5 on Arch support (height & contour), Cushioning, Rigidity (motion control vs. flexibility), Heel cradle (deep cup for alignment & fat-pad protection), and Slim fit (how many shoes it fits into). These are the over-the-counter insoles we most often recommend before moving to custom orthotics — matched to your condition. Not a substitute for a gait exam; a custom orthotic is molded to your foot when an OTC insole isn’t enough.

All insolesPlantar fasciitisFlat feet / overpronationHigh arches / supinationMetatarsalgia (ball of foot)Standing all day / workGeneral arch support
Showing all 11 insoles.
Insole Type Best for Arch Cush Rigid Heel Slim
PinnaclePowerStep Semi-rigid neutral
Plantar fasciitisGeneral arch supportStanding all day / work
Pinnacle MaxxPowerStep Max-support angled
Flat feet / overpronationPlantar fasciitis
Pinnacle LowPowerStep Low-profile neutral
General arch supportMetatarsalgia (ball of foot)
GreenSuperfeet High-arch rigid
High arches / supinationPlantar fasciitisStanding all day / work
BlueSuperfeet Medium-arch balanced
General arch supportMetatarsalgia (ball of foot)
Adapt RunSuperfeet Cushioned flexible
Plantar fasciitisGeneral arch support
PaceTread Labs Replaceable firm arch
Flat feet / overpronationPlantar fasciitisStanding all day / work
RambleTread Labs Cushioned casual
Standing all day / workGeneral arch support
StrideTread Labs Everyday medium
General arch supportPlantar fasciitis
ActiveVionic Flexible orthotic
General arch supportPlantar fasciitis
Relief Full-LengthVionic Deep-heel orthotic
Plantar fasciitisFlat feet / overpronation

Score bar = 1–5. See our full guides: best insoles for standing all day · plantar fasciitis · flat feet · the full Shoe Index.

OTC insole not cutting it? A custom orthotic is molded to your exact foot. Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills: (810) 206-1402 · Book online.


Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.