PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles vs PowerStep Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles: which is safer?
PowerStep Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Pinnacle
PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
EVA foam, polyurethane, fabric blend
Confidence
72%
PossibleAntimony in polyester components
PossibleEVA foam degradation and off-gassing
PossibleMoisture retention and microbial growth
Our pick
Pinnacle
PowerStep Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Foam and fabric composite with arch support
Confidence
72%
PossibleAdhesive volatiles (formaldehyde / other VOCs)
PossibleAntimony in polyester
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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