DREW SHOE’S ACTIVE COLLECTION OFFERS STRUCTURE AND STYLE

Oct. 4, 2011

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Drew Shoe Active Collection features shoes that offer casual style, structured craftsmanship and stable construction. The Active collection includes the Rose, Tulip, Orchid and Lotus, casual, versatile and comfortable shoes.

"The Active collection, part of the Drew women’s shoe line, provides our customers structure and support; and aids in the relief of many foot conditions,” said Marc Tishkoff, president and CEO of Drew Shoe. "We keep our customers in mind and are committed to keeping functionality a top priority when designing more eye appealing footwear.”

• Rose – Designed with Drew’s proprietary Plus Fitting System®, the Rose features two removable insoles that provide double depth for the perfect fit and accommodates prescribed orthotics. Padded collars and soft, stretchable linings pamper and protect the foot while slip-resistant, lightweight outsoles provides incredible all-day comfort and support. This is one of the most comfortable and stylish women’s therapeutic shoes in the market. Fall colors include black croc and copper metallic. Additional colors are black full grain leather, bone soft pebble, brown croc and brown full grain leather.

• Tulip – The Tulip is the industry's most popular therapeutic shoe due to its great casual style and host of comfort benefits. Two removable insoles allow for the best possible fit and full customization with the greatest of ease. Extended medial heel stabilizers, steel shanks and a slip-resistant outsole makes the Tulip a shoe for anyone. Fall colors include black croc, brown croc and copper metallic. Additional colors are black full grain leather, bone full grain leather, brown full grain leather, white full grain leather and polished tan full grain leather.

• Orchid – The Orchid combines durability and comfort. An easy-to-wear criss-cross closure allows for customized fit. It has two removable insoles and an extended medial heel stabilizer plus a soft stretchable lining that provides additional all-day comfort. Fall colors include brown denim and taupe nubuck. Additional colors are black calf, black nubuck, bone, brown nubuck, tan and taupe nubuck.

• Lotus – A casual, affordable shoe, the Lotus has two Velcro® adjustable straps allowing for simple adjustments that accommodate various foot shapes and painful foot conditions. The Drew Lotus includes two removable insoles with double added depth, extended medial heel counters, steel shanks and a mild rocker bottom that add to the numerous therapeutic benefits of this one-of-a-kind comfortable, casual shoe. Colors are black calf, bone and white calf.

"With the combination of double depth, broad sole, and a firm heel counter, the Rose and Orchid has allowed me to fit clients that previously had no choice in footwear in a stylish collection of shoes,” said Ralph Baker, Jr., certified pedorthist and owner of Ralph Baker Shoes in Salisbury, NC. "The shoes look good and fit well. Our customers are happy and I'm happy to put them in nice looking shoes that function as well as they do. I heartily recommend this series of shoes."

"The structure and support of our shoes provides our customers with the comfort and relief they have come to expect when purchasing our shoes,” Tishkoff said.

The shoe features that make Drew Shoe appealing to a variety of people are the double depth, extended medial heel stabilizer, removable, dual-density insole and slip-resistant outsoles. Drew Shoe benefits people with the following foot conditions: Ankle valgus, ankle varus, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, diabetes, metatarsalgia, pes cavus, pes planus and plantar fasciitis. Drew Shoe offers a footwear collection specifically designed for feet in need of special care. The Active Collection is available in new colors for the fall and are wearable all year.

"Drew Shoe’s commitment to multi-length, multi-widths and double depth is found in the Rose,” said Carolyn Martinie, a certified shoe fitter and pedorthist at Smart Feet in Kansas City, MO. "The Rose is the crown jewel of the active collection and the craftsmanship of all the shoes is impeccable.”

Popular fall shoes for men are the Rockford boot, Boulder and Big Easy and additional popular fall shoes for women are the Rochelle, Madison and Sienna.

About Drew Shoe
Drew Shoe is the number one provider and premier manufacturer of orthopedic, diabetic and medical shoes. With over 137 years in business, Drew Shoe is at the top of the medical shoe industry with a commitment to innovation and choice, offering the latest in technology in the widest variety of styles, sizes and widths for a variety of foot conditions and occupations. Drew Shoe is part of the Pedorthic Footwear Association and its shoes are found in more than 700 independent retailers across the United States and Canada. For more information on Drew Shoe, visit www.drewshoe.com.

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