Global Diabetic Footwear Market Analysis- By Product Type, By Gender, By Region, By Distribution Channel Forecast Period 2025

           Diabetic Footwear Market

Diabetic footwear is a type of shoe that is expressly developed to aid people with pre-existing foot disease, such as neuropathy, poor circulation, and foot deformities, lower the risk of skin breakdown. Because fluctuating blood sugar levels can harm many parts of the human body, including nerves and veins in the feet, people with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing foot-related disorders. Specially designed shoes can help reduce danger and promote healthy blood circulation in the feet. Diabetic footwear incorporates sports footwear technology as well as therapeutic detailing to protect and comfort sensitive feet.

Major factors driving global diabetic footwear market expansion over the projection period include rising diabetes incidence rates, a growing elderly population, and rising diabetic treatment spending. Another factor projected to fuel growth is the increased demand for diabetic footwear given by physicians to diabetic patients for reducing foot-related disorders, owing to features of diabetic footwear such as high levels of comfort and convenience. Furthermore, the growing number of online shopping portals for orthopaedic and diabetic footwear is likely to promote market growth. Online portals allow easy access to a large choice of diabetic footwear that is both user-friendly and time-saving.

Market Segmentation:

By distribution channel:

• Online Stores

• Shoe Stores

• Specialty Stores

• Departmental Stores

• Super Market & Hyper Market

By End user:

• Women

• Men

By region:

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East & Africa

In 2016, men were the most common end consumers of diabetic footwear worldwide. Males are more prone to diabetes than females, according to a National Health Service survey, and they need to acquire significantly less weight to develop the disease. During the projection period, however, women are predicted to be the fastest growing end users of diabetic footwear. Sandals, shoes, and slippers are among the diabetic footwear options. Diabetic footwear, which comes in a variety of styles, has achieved widespread acceptability among the general public for usage in any situation.


Some of the major players in the global diabetic footwear market include Podartis S.r.l., Aetrex Worldwide Inc., Orthofeet Inc., Etonic Shoes, Drew Shoe, Dr. Comfort, DARCO International, Duna S.r.l, and Hong Kong Grace Shoes, among others.