Running Over Orthotics With My Car

Running over orthotic insoles with my car. 3 custom orthotics and one @PowerStepUSA

[RampagingChipmunk]

I’m always having issues with my insoles getting run over by cars so this is very helpful info.

[Braxen]

Id like to see Move insoles in the lineup next time you run over insoles 😂😂😂

[carloseduardon.p.]

Wow, i didnt know that orthotics were this expensive. Really like your content doc.

[TheAuxiliaryCord]

This is like the number 1 seed getting swept, wasn’t expecting carbon fiber to just die

[NoleJoker]

You're crazy Zach😂 love the dedication

[twotex]

So many to choose from
How do I pick?

[dunsdonjone]

Does the 2nd generation of the SoleMatch Control differ enough from the 1st generation to warrant it's own video or no/unsure?

[duyo]

Just got the Powerstep Pinnacle. If it can handle the weight of a car, it can handle my fat foot. 😂

[UncleJaxsie]

Crazy that you spent like 1000 USD to run it over with your car 😭 crazy commitment to the channel

[Philosophisticated]

So this is the new way to break in insoles? jk

[jcbsantos]

Will jordan 12 carbon fiber withstand that?

[tonytober]

Crushing isn't impact (shock) testing.

[thomaseliane]

Day 2 of asking to review the Big 3 5.0 Quick Pro

[CertifiedPedorthist]

It’s interesting to see PowerStep demonstrate the durability of their insole by running it over with a car. However, I believe this completely misses the point of what makes a quality orthotic.

Consumers don’t purchase orthotics for their ability to withstand the weight of a car; they purchase them for biomechanical correction, targeted support, and relief from foot ailments.

PowerStep is showcasing the resilience of polypropylene, which is indeed a durable material. However, durability alone does not equate to effective foot support or alignment correction. A custom orthotic is designed specifically for the individual’s foot structure, gait, and medical needs. It addresses unique conditions like plantar fasciitis, overpronation, supination, and metatarsalgia… issues that a generic, mass-produced insole simply cannot effectively support.

The foam and cork orthotic in the video, for example, showed minor deformation. What PowerStep failed to mention is that materials like foam and cork are chosen for their shock absorption and pressure relief, not their ability to withstand blunt force. Similarly, the carbon fiber orthotic cracked because it is engineered for lightweight rigidity and optimal energy return during activity, not for extreme blunt force like being run over by a car.

The video seems aimed at convincing viewers that durability is synonymous with quality in orthotics. But true quality in orthotics is measured by their ability to restore proper alignment, alleviate pain, and improve function, not just their ability to survive a car tire. In fact, most of my clients come to me because they tried over-the-counter options like PowerStep and realized they still needed true biomechanical support that only a custom orthotic could provide.

If your primary goal is to invest in long-term foot health, a custom orthotic provides precisely what is needed: personalized support, alignment correction, and lasting relief. Durability is important, but it’s secondary to the benefits of proper biomechanical support… something a mass-produced insole simply cannot replicate.