World Foot Care Products Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Foot Care Products in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Foot Care Devices, and Foot Care Medications. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 183 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Alva-Amco Pharmacals Inc., Chattem, Inc., Combe Incorporated, Del Laboratories Inc., Dr Foot, Dreamyfeet Footcare Products, Foot Express, Homedics Inc., Implus Footcare, LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Miracle of Aloe, Novartis Consumer Health, Paris Presents, Inc., PediFix, Inc., ProFoot, Inc., Revlon, Inc., Schering-Plough Corporation, Spenco Medical Corporation, SSL International PLC, W E Bassett Company Inc., and Xenna Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Devices I-3
Arch Bandage I-3
Arch Supports I-4
Corn Pain Relievers I-4
Orthotics I-4
Night Splint I-4
Medications I-4
Skin Antifungals I-4
Foot Antifungals I-4
Soft Gel Products I-5


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1
Steady Demand for Foot Care Products II-1
Diabetics and Aging Baby Boomers - Driving Forces of Foot Care
Market II-1
Product Innovation Pioneering the Foot Care Market II-1
Self-Medication and Concern Provide Respite to Foot Care Category II-1
Foot Care Segments Exhibiting Varied Growth Rates II-2
Private Label Foot Care Products Accelerating in Top Gear II-2
Price - Important Factor in Foot Care Market II-2

2. Global Market Analysis II-3
Geographic Region II-3
Product Segment II-3

3. Product Overview II-4
Foot Care - Definition II-4
Foot Care Products Provide Pain Relief and Greater Comfort II-5
Foot Facts & Figures II-5
Foot Care Segments II-6
Foot Care Devices II-6
Arch Bandage II-6
Arch Supports II-6
Corn Pain Relievers II-6
Vibrating Foot Massager/ Warmer II-6
Heated Foot Massagers II-7
Foam Toe Bandages II-7
Foam Toe Separators II-7
Toe Separators II-7
Foot Insole II-7
Open Shoe Insoles II-7
Shoe Insole with Three Layers II-7
Foot Bed Insoles II-7
Gel Insoles II-8
Terrycloth Insoles II-8
Mid-Soles II-8
Outsoles II-8
Gel Insert II-8
Foot Petals II-9
Sandals II-9
Open-toed Shoes II-9
Heels II-9
Vamps II-9
Shoe Laces II-9
Tongue II-9
Cellular Cushioning Systems II-10
Memory Foam Pads II-10
Toe Protectors II-10
Orthotics II-10
Treatment for Insoles and Functional Orthotics II-11
Night Splint II-11
Plantar Fasciitis Night Splints II-11
Sock Night Splint II-12
Benefits of Sock Night Splint II-12
Foot Care Medications II-12
Skin Antifungals II-12
Foot Antifungals II-12
Do’s and Don’ts of Antifungals II-12
Precautionary Measures II-13
Side Effects of Antifungals II-13
Specialty Lotions II-13
Foot Care Lotion II-13
Essential Oil Blend II-13
Soft Gel Products II-13
Polymer Gel Pad II-14
Design of the Pad II-14
Foot Care Therapies II-14
Spa Foot Therapy II-14
Foot Stress Reliever II-14
Pedicure Methods by Type II-14
Essential Pedicure II-14
French Pedicure II-15
European Pedicure II-15
Salt Glow Pedicure II-15
Aromatherapy Pedicure II-15
Aveda Natural Pedicure II-15
Spa Pedicure II-15
Reflexology Pedicure II-15
New Essence Pedicure II-16
Risk Factors for Foot Problems in Older People II-16
General Foot Problems II-16
Bunion II-16
Hammertoes II-17
Ingrown Nail II-17
Neuropathy II-17
Poor Circulation (Peripheral Vascular Disease) II-17
Spurs II-17
Arch Problems II-18
Corns and Calluses II-18
Corns II-18
Calluses II-19
Heel Pain II-19
Neuroma II-19
Osteoarthritis II-19
Warts (Plantars Wart) II-19
Fungal Infection II-20
Foot Wetness & Foot Odor II-20
Causative Factors for Foot Odor II-20
Foot Odor Causes from Continuous Wearing of Shoes and Socks II-20
Material of Sock II-20
Direct Wearing of Shoes II-20
Characteristics of Foot Odor II-20
Foot Odor - An Area of Concern II-21
Methods to Combat Foot Odor II-21
Athlete's Foot II-21
Methods of Preventing Athlete’s Foot II-22
Foot & Heel Injuries II-22
Common Foot & Heel Injuries II-22
Ankle Fracture II-22
Plantar Fasciitis II-23
Achilles Tendonitis II-23
Ruptures of Achilles Tendon II-23
Strains and Sprains II-23
Metatarsalgia II-24
Heel Spurs II-24
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome II-25
Severs Disease II-25
Common Foot Care Treatments II-25
Foot Baths II-25
Oils & Creams II-25
Exercise II-25
Other Foot Aids II-26
Foot Care Recommendations II-26
Diabetic Foot Care II-26
Daily Routine Check for Diabetics II-27

4. United States - Leading Foot Care Products Market II-28
Footwear - A Vital Element for Foot Problem II-28
Consumer Interest Spurs Foot Care Products II-28
Current and Future Analysis II-28
Table 1: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foot
Care Products by Product Segment - Devices and Medications
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-29

Table 2: US Long-term Projections for Foot Care Products by
Product Segment - Devices and Medications Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 II-29

Table 3: US Historic Review for Foot Care Products by Product
Segment - Devices and Medications Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-30

Table 4: US 15-Year Perspective for Foot Care Products by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Devices and Medications Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 II-30
Leading Players II-30
Foot Care Devices II-30
Table 5: Leading Players in the US Foot Care Devices Market
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Schering-Plough, ProFoot, Implus Footcare, PediFix, Combe,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31

Table 6: Leading Players in the US Foot Care Devices Market
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Schering-
Plough, ProFoot, Implus Footcare, PediFix, Combe, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31
Foot Care Medications II-32
Table 7: Leading Players in the US Foot Care Medications
Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Schering-Plough, Novartis Consumer Health, Combe, Chattem,
Taro Pharmaceuticals, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-32

Table 8: Leading Players in the US Foot Care Medications
Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Schering-Plough, Novartis Consumer Health, Combe, Chattem,
Taro Pharmaceuticals, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-32
Leading Brands II-32
Foot Care Devices II-32
Table 9: Leading Brands in the US Foot Care Devices Market
(2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Dr.
Scholl's, Dr. Scholl's Advantage, Dr. Scholl's Tri Comfort,
Airplus, Pro Foot, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 10: Leading Brands in the US Foot Care Devices Market
(2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Dr.
Scholl's, Dr. Scholl's Advantage, Dr. Scholl's Tri Comfort,
Airplus, Pro Foot, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-33
Foot Care Medications II-34
Table 11: Leading Brands in the US Foot Care Medications
Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales
for Lamisil AT, Lamisil A, Tinactin, Dr. Scholl's, Lotrimin
Ultra, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34

Table 12: Leading Brands in the US Foot Care Medications
Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Lamisil AT, Lamisil A, Tinactin, Dr. Scholl's, Lotrimin
Ultra, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34
Distribution Channels - Foot Care Devices II-35
Table 13: Foot Care Devices Market in the US (2007):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales by distribution Channel -
Pharmacies/Chain Drug Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Food
Stores/Supermarkets, and Departmental/ Discount Stores
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35

Table 14: Foot Care Devices Market in the US (2002-2004):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel -
Pharmacies/Chain Drug Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Food
Stores/Supermarkets, and Departmental/ Discount Stores
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35
Distribution Channels - Foot Care Medications II-36
Table 15: Foot Care Medications Market in the US (2007E):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel -
Pharmacies/Chain Drug Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Food
Stores/Supermarkets, and Departmental/Discount Stores
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-36

Table 16: Foot Care Medications Market in the US (2005 &
2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel -
Pharmacies/Chain Drug Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Food
Stores/Supermarkets, and Departmental/Discount Stores
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-36

Table 17: Foot Care Medications Market in the US (2002-2004):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel -
Pharmacies/Chain Drug Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Food
Stores/Supermarkets, and Departmental/Discount Stores
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

5. Product Innovations/Introductions II-38
Sof Sole Rolls Out Thin Fit™ and Adapt™ Insoles and Anti-
Friction Socks II-38
Innovative Neurotronics Launches WalkAide II-38
Implus’ Sof Sole Launches New Line of Foot Care Accessories II-38
Bassett Expands its Foot Care Product Line II-38
Cuxson Gerrard to Re-launch its Carnation Foot Care Brand II-39
Implus Launches New Foot Care Line II-39
BioElectronics Introduces Heel Pain Device II-39
VLCC Personal Care Unveils Foot Care Kit II-39
Implus Introduces Apara(TM) Line of Gel Spawear Inserts II-39
Xilas Introduces Foot Care Product II-40
Algeos Launches Diabetic Foot Care Products II-40
Implus’ Sof Sole Introduces New Insole/Sock Fit System II-40
Spenco Unveils New Range of Insoles II-40

6. Recent Industry Activity II-41
Coty, Inc. Acquires DLI Holding Corp. II-41
Linda Rose Signs Letter of Intent for Exclusive Marketing
Rights With DM Products II-41
Implus Footcare® Acquires Shoe Deodorizer, Sneaker Balls® II-41
Pedifix Inc. Teams Up with Gel Smart to Distribute its New
Line of Products II-41
Springer Acquires Fundament, a Dutch Foot Care Publication II-42
Abano Acquires Orthotic Centre II-42
BIEL Enters into Collaboration with Profoot II-42
DHP Enters into a 3-Year Agreement with UULLC II-42
The Athlete's Foot Enters into Franchise Agreement with ARL II-42
INVANZ Receives FDA Approval II-43
SSL to Close Manufacturing Facility in Derby II-43
Perrigo Enters into Agreement with APG II-43
Xenna Inks Distribution Agreement with PediFix and Natlink II-43

7. Focus on Select Players II-44
Alva-Amco Pharmacals Inc. (USA) II-44
Chattem, Inc. (USA) II-44
Combe Incorporated (USA) II-44
Del Laboratories Inc. (USA) II-45
Dr Foot (UK) II-45
Dreamyfeet Footcare Products (UK) II-45
Foot Express (USA) II-46
Homedics Inc. (USA) II-46
Implus Footcare, LLC (USA) II-46
Johnson & Johnson (USA) II-46
Miracle of Aloe (USA) II-47
Novartis Consumer Health (USA) II-47
Paris Presents, Inc. (USA) II-47
PediFix, Inc. (USA) II-48
ProFoot, Inc. (USA) II-48
Revlon, Inc. (USA) II-48
Schering-Plough Corporation (USA) II-48
Spenco Medical Corporation (USA) II-49
SSL International PLC (UK) II-49
W E Bassett Company Inc. (USA) II-50
Xenna Corporation (USA) II-50

8. Global Market Perspective II-51
Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Foot Care Products by Geographic Region - USA, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Foot Care Products
by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 II-52

Table 20: World Historic Review for Foot Care Products by
Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Foot Care Products by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World
Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Foot Care Products by Product Segment - Devices and
Medications Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Foot Care Products
by Product Segment - Devices and Medications Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 II-55

Table 24: World Historic Review for Foot Care Products by
Product Segment - Devices and Medications Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Foot Care Products by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Devices and Medications Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 II-56


III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE