Drew Shoes, Founded 1875, Now Available in India

India Gets Access to Drew Shoes’ Clinically Engineered Diabetic Footwear

Nagpur, India – May 8, 2026 / Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company /

Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Drew Shoes, bringing the American footwear brand’s clinically engineered diabetic footwear to the Indian market for the first time. The partnership marks a direct response to the significant prevalence of diabetes-related foot complications across India, where an estimated 77 million people live with diabetes according to the International Diabetes Federation.

A 149-Year Legacy Enters the Indian Market

Drew Shoes was founded in 1875 and has spent nearly a century and a half developing footwear specifically designed around documented medical needs. The brand’s catalog addresses more than 20 distinct foot conditions, including diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, and edema. Each product line is built around a clinical framework rather than general comfort principles, with construction decisions tied to measurable outcomes for people managing chronic conditions.

The Indian distribution agreement positions Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company as the sole authorized source for Drew Shoes products in the country. Previously, Indian consumers seeking Drew Shoes products would have had to navigate international shipping, import duties, and the absence of local fitting expertise – barriers that the new arrangement removes entirely.

Engineering Details Behind the Footwear

Drew Shoes designs its peripheral neuropathy shoes and diabetic footwear around several specific structural features. Dual-density insoles distribute pressure across the foot to reduce localized stress points, which is a particular concern for individuals with reduced sensation in the extremities. Broad toe boxes accommodate natural foot spread and reduce friction against common deformities like bunions and hammertoes.

The Drilex lining material used across many Drew models is moisture-managing and designed to maintain a dry internal environment, which is directly relevant to diabetic foot care protocols where skin integrity is a clinical priority. The combination of these features reflects a product development approach grounded in podiatric and orthopedic guidance accumulated over the brand’s operating history.

“Drew Shoes has been engineering footwear for medically complex foot conditions since 1875, and bringing that to Indian consumers through our exclusive distribution agreement means people here no longer have to compromise between clinical support and accessible footwear,” said [Executive Name], [Title] of Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company.

Access and Availability for Indian Consumers

Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company has built its domestic operations around orthopedic and diabetic footwear, making it a functionally aligned partner for the Drew Shoes catalog. The company’s existing infrastructure for fitting, customer guidance, and condition-specific recommendations is now extended to cover the full Drew range.

For individuals managing diabetes who have not yet developed peripheral neuropathy, properly fitted diabetic footwear still plays a preventive role in reducing the risk of ulceration and secondary complications. The availability of Drew Shoes in India through a dedicated distributor with orthopedic specialization provides a more informed purchasing pathway than general retail channels typically offer.

The agreement also reflects a broader pattern of specialty medical footwear brands recognizing the Indian market as both large in scale and significantly underserved in terms of clinically focused options. Drew Shoes’ entry through an established orthopedic footwear distributor rather than a general consumer retailer reinforces the medical positioning of the product line.

About Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company

Diabetic Shoe – An Ortho Shoes Company is an India-based distributor and retailer specializing in orthopedic and diabetic footwear. The company serves individuals managing chronic foot conditions and operates as the exclusive authorized distributor of Drew Shoes in India. Its focus is on providing clinically relevant footwear options supported by informed fitting and condition-specific guidance.

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