Description
The big toe joint takes a lot of force every time you push off. When it is stiff, arthritic or injured, each step can hurt. The Morton’s Extension adds a lightweight carbon-fiber plate under the big toe of both insoles to limit painful bending at that joint.
It is built on PowerStep’s full-length arch shell with a deep heel cradle and two layers of cushioning, so you get big-toe stability and full arch support in one insole – including during recovery after toe surgery, when your doctor recommends it.
Who It’s For
- Hallux rigidus / limitus (stiff big toe)
- Turf toe and sesamoiditis
- Bunion and big-toe-joint arthritis pain
What It Helps With
The carbon-fiber plate limits movement of the big toe joint (the MTP joint). PowerStep designed this insole for pain and stiffness from:
- Hallux rigidus and hallux limitus (stiff big toe)
- Turf toe
- Sesamoiditis
- Big-toe-joint arthritis
- Bunions
- Recovery after big-toe surgery, when recommended by your doctor
- Plus plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and arch pain linked to mild to moderate pronation
Persistent or severe foot pain should be checked by a podiatrist or physician. If you have diabetes, neuropathy or poor circulation, ask your doctor before using any orthotic insole.
Key Features
- Carbon-fiber stability plate under the big toe in both the left and right insole
- Limits upward bending of the big toe to reduce stiffness, pressure and pain
- Full-length PowerStep arch shell with a deep heel cradle
- Two layers of cushioning and an odor-control top fabric
Specifications
| Arch support | Neutral (medium) arch – firm but flexible polypropylene shell |
|---|---|
| Support level | Firm |
| Length / profile | Full length |
| Top cover | Odor-control polyester, royal blue with pattern |
| Cushioning | Dual layer – black foam top layer, royal blue EVA base |
| Forefoot | Carbon-fiber stability plate (carbon/epoxy composite) in both insoles |
| Sizes | 10 sizes: men’s US 4 to 15, women’s US 6 to 12 |
| Shoe widths | Up to 2E |
| Best in | Athletic (walking/running), work and casual dress shoes with removable insoles |
| Fit | Sized to fit – no trimming needed in most shoes. If needed, trim only the toe end, using your shoe’s original insole as a guide. |
| Brand | PowerStep |
| Package contains | 1 pair |
| Made in | USA, with globally sourced materials |
| HSA/FSA | Eligible |
| Expected life | 6 months or longer with normal use |
How to Choose Your Size
Choose the size whose range includes your US shoe size – each option shows the men’s and women’s sizes it fits. Take out your shoe’s factory insole, then slide the PowerStep insole in and push it all the way back to the heel.
Care & Replacement
Spot clean with a mild detergent, do not submerge in water, and air dry. PowerStep advises that insoles typically last 6 months or longer depending on how often and how hard they are worn – replace them when the cushioning flattens or your discomfort returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the carbon-fiber plate do?
It stiffens the insole under the big toe so the joint does not bend as far when you walk – reducing the movement that causes pain with hallux rigidus, turf toe and sesamoiditis.
Can I use it after bunion or big-toe surgery?
Many people do during recovery, but follow your surgeon’s or podiatrist’s instructions on when to start.
Can it go in athletic shoes?
Yes – it fits best in athletic and walking shoes with a removable insole.
How long do PowerStep insoles last?
PowerStep says 6 months or longer with normal use. Daily wear, running or heavy work shortens that – replace them when the cushioning feels flat, the arch feels softer, or your pain returns.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
Yes – PowerStep lists this insole as HSA/FSA eligible.
60-Day Returns on Online Orders
Ordered online? Try your PowerStep insoles in your own shoes. If they are not right for you, return or exchange them within 60 days of purchase – even if worn. Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility. Purchased in our Mount Kisco store? Please speak with a sales associate about returns. See our full PowerStep return policy.
Shop In Store or Online
PowerStep products are available at Robert Jacobson Surgical Pharmacy, 359 E. Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY – serving Westchester County since 1905. Our staff can help you compare models and find your size in person, or order online and we will ship anywhere in the US. Questions? Call 1-800-578-7577.
