Drew

Drew is an American comfort footwear brand with roots in Ohio. According to the Drew website, shoemaker Irving Drew began making women's welt shoes in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1875, and after the 1937 Ohio River flood the company moved its factory to Lancaster, Ohio. Today Drew is known for supportive shoes with removable insoles, extra depth, and a wide range of sizes and widths. At Sole Provisions, the Drew collection brings together sneakers, casual shoes, Mary Janes, boots, and sandals for women and men, and it sits naturally beside our wider orthopedic shoes, arch support shoes, wide width shoes, and walking shoes selections.

People shop Drew when fit is the priority: more room, more support, or space for an orthotic. The sections below explain the brand's story, its signature features, and how to choose a pair.

A Brand Over 150 Years Old

The Drew website tells a story that begins in 1875 in Portsmouth, Ohio, when Irving Drew started making fine welt shoes for women, and continues in Lancaster, Ohio after the 1937 flood. A 1927 advertising pad held in a regional Ohio archive shows the company then promoting "The Arch Rest Shoe for Every Woman," so support has been part of the Drew story for a long time. The brand says that in the 2000s it introduced double depth designs, removable insoles, and more sizes and widths. Where a specific pair is made can vary, so check the product information for the style you are considering. If you enjoy supportive comfort brands, you may also like Aetrex, SAS, and Vionic.

Double Depth and Removable Insoles

Many Drew styles use a double depth design with two removable footbeds. Take them out and you gain interior volume, which can make room for a custom orthotic or simply a roomier fit. The manufacturer describes the Drew Chippy sneaker, for example, with a cushioned EVA insole, a high rebound EVA midsole, and a slip resistant rubber outsole, and features vary by style. If you use prescribed orthotics, check with a healthcare professional about the right fit, and browse our Aetrex orthotics and shoe inserts.

Support and Stability Features

The brand describes a nylon shank and an extended medial heel stabilizer in styles such as the Chippy, along with a rocker bottom sole designed to help the foot roll forward. Some styles use Drilex lining to manage moisture. These are manufacturer descriptions, and what feels supportive is personal, so try a pair if you can. Browse our arch support shoes, orthopedic shoes, and shoes for standing all day.

Sneakers and Walking Shoes

Drew's sneakers are a popular entry point, built for long days on your feet. Browse our women's sneakers, men's sneakers, white sneakers, and walking shoes. For jobs with slick floors, see our slip resistant shoes and shoes for nurses, and check each product page for the details of your pair.

Casual Shoes, Mary Janes, and Oxfords

Drew also makes casual shoes, Mary Janes, and oxfords that bring a little more polish to a supportive fit. Browse our casual shoes, Mary Jane shoes, women's oxfords, men's oxfords, and women's slip ons.

Boots, Sandals, and Slippers

For changing seasons, Drew offers boots and sandals alongside comfortable indoor options. Browse our women's boots, men's boots, women's sandals, and women's slippers. Styles in our collection change often, so check each product page for what is available now.

Choosing the Right Fit

Drew is known for offering many sizes and widths, but options vary by style, so check each product page and size chart. If you need extra room, start with our women's wide shoes, men's wide widths, or bunion shoes. Try shoes on later in the day, when feet tend to be fullest, with the socks or orthotics you plan to wear. For a personal fitting, visit one of our Sole Provisions locations, or read more in our educational hub. For medical questions about your feet, check with a healthcare professional.

A Few Drew Details Worth Knowing

• Ohio footwear brand, started by Irving Drew in Portsmouth in 1875, according to the Drew website.

• Moved to Lancaster, Ohio after the 1937 flood, according to the same source.

• Double depth designs with removable insoles, according to the brand.

• Women's and men's styles in many sizes and widths.

• Sneakers, casual shoes, Mary Janes, oxfords, boots, and sandals.

• Styles and availability change often.

• Free shipping on orders over $75, see our shipping policy and returns page.

Explore More Supportive Comfort

If you like Drew, compare it with Aetrex for orthotic support, SAS for walking comfort, Vionic for podiatrist designed styles, Dansko for clogs, or Finn Comfort for German comfort. Check new arrivals and sale items for the latest styles and markdowns.

Related Collections: Orthopedic Shoes · Arch Support Shoes · Wide Width Shoes · Women's Sneakers · Men's Sneakers · Aetrex · SAS · Vionic