Medical Footwear Market: By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel and Geography  

Medical Footwear Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Type (Shoes & Boots, Sandals, Others), By Application (Diabetic Shoes, Arthritis Shoes, Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes, Flat Feet Shoes, Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.), By End User (Men, Women, Kids), By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline) and Region  

Medical Footwear Market size was valued at US$ 11,474.6 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.3 % from 2024 to 2030. Medical Footwear can be reflected as a therapeutic shoe that aids in managing several foot-related issues, such as bunions & hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and Achilles tendonitis, and roundabout medical shoes are fabricated considering the patients with diabetes and flat feet. Moreover, the factors driving the medical footwear market are a rise in the number of foot deformities and injuries such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, arthritis, foot and ankle injuries, corns, and flat feet. Moreover, technological advancements in medical footwear are also subsidizing the evolution of the market. For instance, as per the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) 2021, 76% of Americans will, at some point in their lives, come across foot health issues of diverse degrees of severity. An annual average of 1.4-foot issues affects about 21% of United States citizens. Moreover, it also stated that every year, about 6% of the United States population has foot infections like athlete's foot, other fungiform contaminations, and warts. The extended conditions are left untreated, and the worse the pain and discomfort develop for the people. This footwear offers cushioning to the whole foot, providing the wearer with the support to move easily.

Therefore, the growing burden of foot health problems bolsters the growth of the medical footwear market during the study period. the collaboration between the hospitals and the market players is anticipated to drive the market in the forecast period. However, the challenges associated with medical footwear are the high cost associated with the fabrication of the medical footwear, limited style options, availability, maintains issues remains substantial barriers that hamper the growth of the medical footwear market in the forecast period. However, the key opportunities associated with the increasing awareness and demand, technology advancements in medical footwear, e-commerce and direct-to-customer sales, and geographical expansion by the market players create lucrative opportunities for the medical footwear market in the forecast period.

Medical Footwear Market Key Developments:
  • April 2023: Inviza Health unconfined the beta version of Inviza Sole 1.0, a self-charging, health-tracking insole with a companion Inviza Care 1.0 patient mobile app and Inviza Cloud platform with Inviza Portal 1.0 physician dashboard.

Medical Footwear Market Summary

Study Period

2024 - 2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.3%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Medical Footwear Market Dynamics

The increasing demand for medical footwear in developed and emerging countries is a key factor upsurge in the Medical Footwear market over the forecast years. Moreover, the rising demand for medical shoes and boots is also anticipated to drive the market in future years. For instance, according to the Central Massachusetts Podiatry 2022 report, there was a notable upwelling in patients looking for treatment for heel pain. When related to data from the pre-pandemic year, the average annual rise in patients seeking foot and toe pain treatment through the pandemic restraints was nearly 35%, topping at a remarkable 62% increase in 2021. Accordingly, this upsurge in cases of heel pain has led to a drive in the demand for medical footwear throughout the pandemic period. This augmented demand is anticipated to exert a significant impact on the medical footwear market's growth trajectory.

Medical Footwear Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024 - 2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 11,474.6 million

Market CAGR

5.3%

By Type

  • Shoes & Boots
  • Sandals
  • Others

By Application

  • Diabetic Shoes
  • Arthritis Shoes
  • Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
  • Flat Feet Shoes
  • Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)

By End User

  • Men
  • Women
  • Kids

By Distribution Channel

  • Online
  • Offline

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023) and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers the in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments and their key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report track recent innovations, key developments and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory frame work and reimbursement scenario.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Footwear market was valued at US$ 11,474.6 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3 % from 2024 to 2030.

North America is dominating the Medical Footwear market.

DARCO International, Inc., Dr. Comfort, Gravity Defyer Corp, Drew Shoe, Horng Shin Footwear Co., Aetrex Worldwide, Inc., Dr. Foot Inc., OrthoFeet, Podartis srl, Implus LLC, Dr. Zen, Inc., Duna srl, Mephisto, New Balance, Inc.

The key factors that are driving the Medical Footwear market include a rising number of foot-related issues like plantar fasciitis, bunions, arthritis, foot and ankle injuries, corns, and flat feet owing to poorly fitting shoes and high demand for therapeutic footwear among diabetic consumers.

Historic years considered for the market study are 2019 through 2023, 2023 is considered as the base year for market estimation and ten years forecast presented from 2024– 2030.

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Muni Kumar Meravath

Muni Kumar Meravath is a seasoned Healthcare Market Research Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the healthc.....

1. Executive Summary
2. Global Medical Footwear Market Introduction
2.1. Global Medical Footwear Market Taxonomy
2.2. Global Medical Footwear Market Definitions
2.2.1. By Type
2.2.2. By Application
2.2.3. By End User
2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
2.2.5. By Region
3. Global Medical Footwear Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Global Medical Footwear Market Dynamics Factors Impact Analysis
4. Global Medical Footwear Market Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
4.1. Shoes & Boots
4.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
4.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
4.2. Sandals
4.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
4.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
4.3. Others (Slippers, Flip-flops, Insoles, etc.)
4.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
4.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Medical Footwear Market Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
5.1. Diabetic Shoes
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. Arthritis Shoes
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.4. Flat Feet Shoes
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.5. Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Medical Footwear Market Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
6.1. Men
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Women
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.3. Kids
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Global Medical Footwear Market Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
7.1. Online
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Offline
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8. Global Medical Footwear Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.4. Latin America
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.5. Middle East & Africa
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.6. Global Medical Footwear Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel, and  Region, 2024 - 2030
9. North America Medical Footwear Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
9.1. Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.1.1. Shoes & Boots
9.1.2. Sandals
9.1.3. Others (Slippers, Flip-flops, Insoles, etc.)
9.2. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.2.1. Diabetic Shoes
9.2.2. Arthritis Shoes
9.2.3. Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
9.2.4. Flat Feet Shoes
9.2.5. Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)
9.3. End User Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.3.1. Men
9.3.2. Women
9.3.3. Kids
9.4. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.4.1. Online
9.4.2. Offline
9.5. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.5.1. U.S.
9.5.2. Canada
9.6. North America Medical Footwear Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2024 - 2030
9.7. North America Medical Footwear Market Dynamics Trends
10. Europe Medical Footwear Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
10.1. Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. Shoes & Boots
10.1.2. Sandals
10.1.3. Others (Slippers, Flip-flops, Insoles, etc.)
10.2. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Diabetic Shoes
10.2.2. Arthritis Shoes
10.2.3. Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
10.2.4. Flat Feet Shoes
10.2.5. Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)
10.3. End User Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.3.1. Men
10.3.2. Women
10.3.3. Kids
10.4. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.4.1. Online
10.4.2. Offline
10.5. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.5.1. U.K.
10.5.2. Germany
10.5.3. France
10.5.4. Italy
10.5.5. Spain
10.5.6. Russia
10.5.7. Rest of Europe
10.6. Europe Medical Footwear Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2024 - 2030
10.7. Europe Medical Footwear Market Dynamics Trends
11. Asia Pacific Medical Footwear Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
11.1. Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. Shoes & Boots
11.1.2. Sandals
11.1.3. Others (Slippers, Flip-flops, Insoles, etc.)
11.2. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Diabetic Shoes
11.2.2. Arthritis Shoes
11.2.3. Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
11.2.4. Flat Feet Shoes
11.2.5. Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)
11.3. End User Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Men
11.3.2. Women
11.3.3. Kids
11.4. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.4.1. Online
11.4.2. Offline
11.5. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.5.1. China
11.5.2. Japan
11.5.3. India
11.5.4. ASEAN Counties
11.5.5. Philippines
11.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
11.6. Asia Pacific Medical Footwear Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2024 - 2030
11.7. Asia Pacific Medical Footwear Market Dynamics Trends
12. Latin America Medical Footwear Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
12.1. Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. Shoes & Boots
12.1.2. Sandals
12.1.3. Others (Slippers, Flip-flops, Insoles, etc.)
12.2. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Diabetic Shoes
12.2.2. Arthritis Shoes
12.2.3. Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
12.2.4. Flat Feet Shoes
12.2.5. Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)
12.3. End User Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.3.1. Men
12.3.2. Women
12.3.3. Kids
12.4. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.4.1. Online
12.4.2. Offline
12.5. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.5.1. Mexico
12.5.2. Brazil
12.5.3. Argentina
12.5.4. Rest of Latin America
12.6. Latin America Medical Footwear Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2024 - 2030
12.7. Latin America Medical Footwear Market Dynamics Trends
13. Middle East and Africa Medical Footwear Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
13.1. Type Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.1.1. Shoes & Boots
13.1.2. Sandals
13.1.3. Others (Slippers, Flip-flops, Insoles, etc.)
13.2. Application Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.2.1. Diabetic Shoes
13.2.2. Arthritis Shoes
13.2.3. Bunions & Hallux Valgus Shoes
13.2.4. Flat Feet Shoes
13.2.5. Others (Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Achilles Tendonitis Shoes, etc.)
13.3. End User Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.3.1. Men
13.3.2. Women
13.3.3. Kids
13.4. Distribution Channel Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.4.1. Online
13.4.2. Offline
13.5. Country Analysis (2019 - 2023) and Forecast (2024 - 2030) by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.5.1. GCC Countries
13.5.2. South Africa
13.5.3. Saudi Arabia
13.5.4. Turkey
13.5.5. Rest of MEA
13.6. Middle East and Africa Medical Footwear Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Distribution Channel, and Country, 2024 - 2030
13.7. Middle East and Africa Medical Footwear Market Dynamics Trends
14. Competition Landscape 
14.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
14.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
14.2.1. DARCO International, Inc.
14.2.2. Dr. Comfort
14.2.3. Gravity Defyer Corp
14.2.4. Drew Shoe
14.2.5. Horng Shin Footwear Co.
14.2.6. Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
14.2.7. Dr. Foot Inc.
14.2.8. OrthoFeet
14.2.9. Podartis srl
14.2.10. Implus LLC
14.2.11. Dr. Zen, Inc.
14.2.12. Duna srl
14.2.13. Mephisto
14.2.14. New Balance, Inc.
15. Research Methodology
16. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • DARCO International, Inc.
  • Dr. Comfort
  • Gravity Defyer Corp
  • Drew Shoe
  • Horng Shin Footwear Co.
  • Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.
  • Dr. Foot Inc.
  • OrthoFeet
  • Podartis srl
  • Implus LLC
  • Dr. Zen, Inc.
  • Duna srl
  • Mephisto
  • New Balance, Inc.

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