This is a quality insole. But, for someone looking for good arch support and an insole that isn't too thick/bulky in your shoe, my absolute favorite among all insoles I've tried is the regular Powerstep Pinnacle (blue color). I've bought and worn both Powerstep versions, because I wanted to see which would work best for me. And, IMO, the regular Pinnacle is a thinner insole than the Maxx, not surprisingly, but also feels like it has a somewhat higher and more supportive arch support element.<br /><br />In other words, my feet feel OK when I put the Pinnacle Maxx in my shoes. But my feet feel really great when I put the regular Pinnacle blue version in my shoes. And, I should add, I'm a guy who's 6-8 tall and about 275 lbs. So, if I'm getting good support from the regular Pinnacle, it's hard for me to imagine who's going to need more support than me with the Maxx -- unless for some reason, you just want a thicker insole in your shoe. As far as cushioning and comfort is concerned, I didn't find the Maxx to be superior to the regular Pinnacle at all.