Since Dr. H. Darrel Darby founded DARCO International in 1985, the Huntington, West Virginia, company has carried a podiatrist’s practical perspective into the design of medical devices for foot and ankle care. Best known for its early semi-rigid post-operative shoe, DARCO now serves clinicians and patients around the world through offices across several continents, while supporting podiatric education and community partnerships. Its quality systems include ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications.
Drew Shoe CorporationFounded in 1875 along the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Drew Shoe Corporation makes therapeutic comfort footwear for people whose feet require special care, including diabetic and orthopedic shoes. The company moved to Lancaster after the 1937 flood and still operates an Ohio facility that houses its warehousing, distribution and administrative functions. Its Drew collection is recognized for handmade craftsmanship, removable insoles and an unusually broad range of sizes and widths, while Barefoot Freedom adds a fashion-focused women’s line.LANCASTER, OH
PediFix, IncPediFix is a fifth-generation family foot-care company whose story began with Henry Berkemann’s custom comfort shoe shop in Hamburg, Germany, in 1885. Today, the Case family carries that tradition from the company’s Brewster, New York headquarters, developing medical foot-care products with input from specialists and distributing them worldwide.BREWSTER, NY
The Podiatree CompanyThe Podiatree Company develops foot-health products for podiatrist channels, combining pharmacist-formulated supplements such as Intrinsix® with topical care like its Adessa® heel liniment. Its stated focus is improving foot health, with particular attention to patients with diabetes, and its management team brings 50 years of combined foot-care product experience. The company also donates a portion of sales to diabetes research and related nonprofit organizations.HOLBROOK, NY
Vero AnkleVero Ankle is a surgeon-designed medical-device company known for its ankle brace, developed by orthopedic foot and ankle specialists with more than 100 years of combined clinical experience. The brace is made for people recovering from ankle injuries or seeking support while staying active, with a flexible design that can adapt as recovery progresses.