Pilgrimshoes

Name

Pilgrimshoes

Legal name

Pilgrim Shoes

Website

https://pilgrimshoes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diabetic and Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (31621)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Diabetic footwear
• Orthopedic shoes
• Therapeutic insoles
• Extra depth shoes
• Footwear wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Footwear Sales: Wholesale business-to-business model selling diabetic and orthopedic footwear to retailers, healthcare providers, and podiatrists. Orders shipped prepaid with credit card, check, or bank wire. Net 30 credit terms available for qualified US accounts. Prices based on FOB Baltimore, MD USA.
2. Diabetic Insoles and Accessories: Sale of diabetic insoles including F314M/F314W orthopedic insoles, F331M/F331W diabetic insole sets (3 pairs), FM102-W/FW102-W Flexor 3/4 length arch support insoles, and FW101-W leather comfort flat insoles. All insoles reviewed by PDAC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pilgrim Shoes manufactures and wholesales diabetic and orthopedic footwear and insoles through the Hoopoe and Areni One branded collections, with men's and women's extra-depth product lines. The company sells primarily B2B to retailers, podiatrists, and orthopedic professionals on FOB Baltimore terms, supplemented by a consumer storefront at truefitshoes.com. All footwear is PDAC-reviewed under Medicare/HCPCS codes A5500 and L3216-L3122 and incorporates patented comfort technologies including the Heel Cradle System and DRYFAST fabric.

Product overview

Pilgrim Shoes is a US-based diabetic and orthopedic footwear supplier offering multiple product lines including the Hoopoe Collection (established 1997) and Areni One Collection brands, along with dedicated men's and women's extra depth collections. The product portfolio centers on diabetic, therapeutic, and orthopedic shoes designed for men and women, complemented by diabetic-specific insoles. The company differentiates through proprietary comfort technologies including the patented Heel Cradle System, Total Shock Absorption System, DRYFAST Air Circulation System, and Weight Distribution System. All shoes feature anatomically-shaped removable footbeds, are available in three widths (M/D, W/2E, WW/4E), and are reviewed by PDAC as A5500 for diabetic patients and L3216-L3122 for orthopedic needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hoopoe Collection Long-established line of diabetic and orthopedic comfort shoes for men and women, featuring removable insoles to reduce and redistribute pressure, available in various styles and widths.
• Areni One Collection Registered diabetic and therapeutic shoes brand featuring the unique Heel Cradle System and high-quality components, originally manufactured exclusively in the USA. Designed for people with foot problems including ankle pain, arch pain, and hammertoes.
• Women's Extra Depth Collection Extra-depth women's footwear collection designed to help diabetic patients prevent serious complications and orthopedic patients address therapeutic needs. Features virtually seamless construction and at least 1/2 inch extra depth to accommodate orthotics, available in a wide range of sizes and widths with elegant or casual styles.
• Men's Extra Depth Collection Extra-depth men's footwear collection for diabetic and orthopedic patients featuring premium components, virtually seamless construction, and extra depth to accommodate custom or over-the-counter orthotics.
• Diabetic Insoles High-quality diabetic and orthopedic insoles including Ultimate Comfort Experience, F314M, F314W, F331M, F331W, FM102-W, FW101-W, and FW102-W models, all reviewed by PDAC and designed to accommodate the needs of diabetic patients and other orthopedic conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extra depth of at least 1/2 inch to accommodate orthotics
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Oofos: Oofos makes recovery-focused, cushioned footwear increasingly recommended for plantar fasciitis and diabetic foot comfort; a niche DTC brand that overlaps Pilgrim's shock absorption and recovery value proposition.
• Kuru Footwear: Kuru Footwear sells DTC orthopedic and plantar fasciitis friendly shoes online, positioning on arch support and pain relief; an emerging direct-to-consumer peer chasing the same diabetic/orthopedic patient through digital channels.

Broad incumbents

• HOKA Bondi / Clifton (Deckers): HOKA sells high-cushion walking and running shoes with broad consumer appeal and growing adoption within diabetic/orthopedic use cases; competes with Pilgrim at the premium cushioning end of the comfort footwear category through brand-led DTC.
• New Balance (therapeutic line): New Balance offers diabetic and therapeutic walking shoes (PDAC-coded) as part of its broad athletic footwear portfolio; an incumbent alternative for podiatrists and DME suppliers compared with Pilgrim's specialist lines.

Direct peers

• Drew Shoe: Drew Shoe is a US comfort and orthopedic footwear manufacturer selling men's and women's therapeutic shoes to retailers and podiatrists — closely comparable catalog, sizing approach, and prescriber GTM to Pilgrim Shoes.
• Dr. Comfort: Dr. Comfort is the leading US diabetic and orthopedic footwear brand with PDAC-approved product lines, B2B DME distribution, and a broad catalog of men's and women's comfort shoes — the most direct competitor to Pilgrim Shoes in the Medicare-reimbursable therapeutic footwear category.
• Orthofeet: Orthofeet sells diabetic, orthopedic, and orthotic-friendly footwear both D2C online and through medical channels. Shares Pilgrim's focus on extra-depth construction, removable insoles, and diabetic foot care, with a much larger DTC footprint.
• SAS Shoes (San Antonio Shoemakers): SAS Shoes is a US-based comfort footwear brand with handcrafted construction, multiple widths, and orthopedic-friendly designs — a directly comparable premium comfort brand to Pilgrim's Areni One line.
• Propet USA: Propet produces comfort, diabetic, and walking shoes distributed through US wholesalers and pharmacies. Comparable B2B mass-market comfort footwear positioning and width sizing strategy to Pilgrim.
• Apex Foot Health Industries: Apex Foot Health designs and manufactures therapeutic, diabetic, and comfort footwear through B2B and medical channels with sizes, widths, and HCPCS-coded products overlapping Pilgrim's Hoopoe and Areni One lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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