Aetrex footwear and orthotics

Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is a leading global brand specializing in comfort footwear, performance orthotics, and advanced foot scanning technology. Originally founded in 1946 by Paul and Charles Schwartz under the name Apex, the company initially focused on arch supports and orthotic components. Over the decades, it evolved from a traditional medical supply firm into a consumer-focused wellness brand, eventually rebranding as Aetrex to reflect its broader mission of integrating health with fashion.

While the company is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, its manufacturing operations are diverse. Product development and high-tech engineering (such as the software and hardware for their Albert scanning devices) are primarily managed at their U.S. and Israel offices. Actual production of footwear and orthotics is carried out in multiple locations, including manufacturing facilities in China and historical production sites in New Jersey. As of 2026, the company continues to be owned and operated by the third generation of the Schwartz family, maintaining its status as one of the largest privately held companies in the global comfort footwear industry.