Scholl

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Overview

Scholl is a foot care and footwear brand started in Chicago, USA, in 1906 by podiatrist William Mathias Scholl (M.D.). Centered on insoles and orthotics, it offers a broad range of products, including foot treatments for various foot concerns, as well as deodorizing and skincare products. In some countries and regions, it also operates under the name “Dr. Scholl’s.” The brand aims to support comfort and ease of movement from the ground up.

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Dr. Scholl’s® is committed to helping you move better from the ground up.

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7 brands
Founded
1904-2017
1904 Sub-brand
Scholl ExpertCare Velvet Smooth
Beauty and cosmetics

The device-line segment responsible for electric hard-skin care

Within Scholl ExpertCare, this offshoot line handles device-based hard-skin care, exemplif

Within Scholl ExpertCare, this offshoot line handles device-based hard-skin care, exemplified by electric foot files. While ExpertCare focuses on creams and masks, this line takes an approach that physically removes hardened skin, complementing the immediacy and efficiency of at-home care. Its role within ExpertCare is clearly defined, strengthening the entry point for hard-skin care.

1906 Sub-brand
Dr. Scholl’s Freeze Away®
Lifestyle products

A treatment-oriented foot care line using cryotherapy

A spin-off line within “Dr. Scholl’s” focused on treatment-oriented areas such as wart car

A spin-off line within “Dr. Scholl’s” focused on treatment-oriented areas such as wart care using cryotherapy. Unlike its footwear and insole offerings centered on “comfort,” it provides self-care options for skin problems around the feet. It extends the brand’s scope from fit and support offerings such as Custom Fit® to treatment-oriented solutions.

1906 Sub-brand
Scholl ExpertCare
Beauty and cosmetics

Core range for foot skincare

Within Scholl, this is an umbrella range for “intensive care” addressing concerns involvin

Within Scholl, this is an umbrella range for “intensive care” addressing concerns involving the skin on the feet, such as dryness and hardened skin. Centered on treatments such as foot creams and foot masks, it systematizes everyday foot care as a form of skincare. It is differentiated by purpose from “Scholl GelActiv” for shock absorption, “Scholl In-Balance” for pain relief, and “Scholl Party Feet” for specific occasions, and serves as the core of Scholl’s care offering.

1907 Sub-brand
Scholl GelActiv™
Footwear

A core line of shock-absorbing insoles

A derivative line of insoles centered on shock absorption and cushioning through gel techn

A derivative line of insoles centered on shock absorption and cushioning through gel technology. It offers products for different situations, including flat shoes, formal wear, and trainers, extending comfort inside shoes as an “add-on component.” Its role differs from “Scholl In-Balance,” which emphasizes structural support and pain relief; this line is positioned as improving everyday wearing comfort.

2004 Sub-brand
Scholl Party Feet
Lifestyle products

A line dedicated to localized care for heels

A derived line specializing in localized care for discomfort in specific situations, such

A derived line specializing in localized care for discomfort in specific situations, such as chafing and pressure when wearing high heels or formal shoes. Point-use inserts such as gel heel cushions and heel shields help address situations where strain is concentrated, even for short periods, such as outings and events. While Scholl GelActiv™ improves the overall comfort of shoes, this line protects specific pressure points.

2010 Sub-brand
Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit® Orthotics
Lifestyle products

A custom support line based on foot-shape measurement

A derivative line under “Dr. Scholl’s” that offers custom orthotics based on selection and

A derivative line under “Dr. Scholl’s” that offers custom orthotics based on selection and fitting tailored to the feet and arches. Designed to cover practical aspects such as how the orthotics are placed in shoes and which side each one is for, it emphasizes “individualized optimization” more strongly than general-purpose insole recommendations. While the UK-based “Scholl In-Balance®” broadly covers support designs for different concerns, this line serves as a pillar of the custom offering in North America.

2017 Sub-brand
Scholl In-Balance®
Footwear

A pain-relief orthotics line

An orthotics-focused spin-off line emphasizing arch support and stability (stabilization)

An orthotics-focused spin-off line emphasizing arch support and stability (stabilization) for discomfort in the feet, knees, heels, and other areas. It highlights pressure distribution as insoles conform to the foot, along with a design philosophy that supports walking style, placing greater emphasis on “structural support” than the cushioning-centered Scholl GelActiv™. Among Scholl’s solutions for different concerns, it occupies a position with a strong functional focus.

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