Is PowerStep Made in USA?
Last checked Oct 30, 2026 · 6 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict
Partly: Some Products Made in USA
PowerStep makes its core lines in the USA, in Wadsworth, OH, but some of its products are made overseas. Check for a "Made in USA" label on the item you're buying.
American Score
Average American Score across 6 listed products. Only products at 70% or higher appear on this site.
Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Wadsworth, OH
- Headquarters
- Wadsworth, OH
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Note
- Some product lines manufactured overseas
How we verified PowerStep
Most recent check: Oct 30, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 6 of the 6 PowerStep products on this page (most recently Oct 30, 2026). All of them state US origin on the listing itself:
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About PowerStep
PowerStep makes orthotic insoles designed by podiatrist Dr. Les Appel, producing most of them at its facility in Wadsworth, Ohio. The brand is part of Foundation Wellness.
Heritage & History
PowerStep was created by founder and podiatrist Dr. Les Appel, who saw a pattern in the custom orthotics he prescribed and set out to make affordable orthotics with a custom feel that did not need a prescription. He drew on his knowledge of foot anatomy and his interest in running to design the first PowerStep insoles.
The brand now offers more than 65 products, from orthotic insoles to footwear and braces, sold through medical professionals and retailers nationwide. PowerStep is part of Foundation Wellness, which the company says has more than 80 years of manufacturing and development experience in foot care.
Made in Wadsworth, Ohio
PowerStep describes itself as a US manufacturer and states that most of its insoles are designed and produced at its facility in Wadsworth, Ohio. The site groups these products in a dedicated Made in the USA orthotic insoles collection.
The company says its team follows strict quality standards when manufacturing each pair, using its patented arch shape intended to support healthy alignment of the feet, ankles and legs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PowerStep made in the USA?
Partly. PowerStep makes its core lines in the United States, in Wadsworth, OH, and some of its products are made elsewhere. Orthotic insole brand created by podiatrist Dr. Les Appel, part of Foundation Wellness. Manufactures most of its insoles at its facility in Wadsworth, OH. Website states 'PowerStep is proud to be a US manufacturer. Most of our insoles are designed and produced at our facility in Wadsworth, Ohio.' Footwear and accessories are not claimed as US-made; onboard only listing-corroborated insoles.
Where is PowerStep made?
PowerStep is made in Wadsworth, OH. The company is headquartered in Wadsworth, OH.
Which PowerStep products are made in the USA?
The site lists 6 verified American-made PowerStep products in Health & Personal Care. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Are all PowerStep products made in the USA?
Not all PowerStep products are made in the USA. The brand makes or sells some lines outside the United States. Check for a "Made in USA" label on the product itself, or browse the listed PowerStep products, each of which cleared the 70% American Score.