Press Releases + News Mentions
DARCO Expands Wound Care Portfolio with Body Armor® Heel Reliever for Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment
March 30, 2026
DARCO International has expanded its Diabetic Foot and Wound Care portfolio with the Body Armor® Heel Reliever, a versatile heel suspension boot designed to deliver consistent offloading and pressure relief to support the prevention and treatment of heel pressure ulcers.
DARCO International Introduces AllRound Shoe™ to Support Comfortable Healing and Everyday Mobility
March 12, 2026
DARCO International, a company dedicated to advancing foot and ankle care for more than 40 years, has expanded its portfolio of surgical and trauma recovery products with the AllRound Shoe™. The newly released product is a versatile closed-toe healing shoe designed to provide clinicians with a practical option for protecting the foot during post-operative recovery.
POGO® Direct-to-Clinic: Custom Offloading for Podiatry Practices
March 2026
DARCO International has launched the POGO® Direct-to-Clinic Program, a new way for podiatry practices to provide effective offloading footwear without the burden of inventory, all while creating a revenue stream for their practice.
DARCO International Launches Body Armor® PFA Walker to Address Critical Gap in Partial Foot Amputation Care
February 19, 2026
DARCO International, a global leader in foot and ankle products, has launched the Body Armor® PFA Walker. This purpose-built interim orthosis was engineered to support healing following partial foot amputations, a procedure which carries substantial risk due to low healing rates and high re-ulceration risks.
DARCO Introduces the Body Armor® PFA Walker: A Next-Generation Solution for Partial Foot Amputation
November/December 2025
DARCO International has announced the launch of the Body Armor® PFA Walker, a new interim orthosis designed to support patients through the critical healing phase following partial foot amputations. Engineered with both patient comfort and clinical efficiency in mind, the PFA Walker provides secure stabilization and adaptable protection for post-operative recovery.
Fighting the Diabetic Foot Crisis, One Step at a Time
October 2025
DARCO International offers one of the most comprehensive line of off-the-shelf diabetic foot and wound care solutions available today. From pre-ulcerative protection to advanced offloading and post-amputation recovery, DARCO’s products are designed to be practical for clinicians and comfortable for patients. Newly released products include the POGO® Athletic Offloading Sneaker and DUO™Pro Wound Care Shoe, with the Body Armor® PFA Walker and Body Armor® Heel Reliever coming soon.
POGO by DARCO: The Future of Diabetic Footwear
August 2025
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files, host Dr. G sits down with Riley Csernica, VP of Product Development for DARCO, to discuss the revolutionary POGO shoe. Designed with intention, the POGO shoe aims to transform diabetic foot care by prioritizing pressure offloading, an essential component in the management of diabetic foot ulcers. Riley shares insights into the innovative design process and the human stories that inspired the creation of this groundbreaking footwear.
Meet POGO: DARCO’s Game-Changing Offloading Sneaker
June/July 2025
DARCO International, a global leader in foot and ankle care for 40 years, is excited to announce the release of POGO®. Engineered from the insole out, POGO® is the only athletic shoe featuring Aircore™ Insoles by DARCO—three times thicker than standard insoles for enhanced rebound, cushioning, and all-day comfort. An innovative removable peg system allows you to create a custom offloading zone tailored to your needs, reducing pressure and maximizing relief where you need it most.
DARCO International Celebrates 40 Years of Empowering Mobility
May 8, 2025
DARCO International, a global pioneer in the foot and ankle care arena, proudly marks its 40th anniversary. The company celebrates four decades of innovation, growth, and commitment to improving mobility and enhancing quality of life for patients around the world.
DARCO Unveils a New Brand Identity in Celebration of 40 Years of Excellence in Foot and Ankle Care
April 23, 2025
DARCO, a global leader in foot and ankle care for 40 years, is delighted to announce the launch of its refreshed brand identity. As the company will mark its milestone anniversary in 2025, the new visual design reflects DARCO’s continued dedication to innovation, quality, and patient-centered solutions.
DARCO International and SCADpro Unveil Innovative Product Design Partnership
February 25, 2025
DARCO International, a global leader in foot and ankle care, is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). This 10-week collaboration is spearheaded by SCADpro—the university’s renowned innovation studio—and will bring fresh, forward-thinking design solutions to DARCO’s soon-to-be-released footwear product, set to transform the wound care market.