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Evaluation of the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people using three-dimensional foot scanning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ill-fitting footwear is a common problem in older people. The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people by comparing the dimensions of allocated shoes to foot dimensions obtained with a three-dimensional (3D) scanner.

Methods

The shoe sizes of 56 older people were determined with the Brannock device®, and weightbearing foot scans were obtained with the FotoScan 3D scanner (Precision 3D Ltd, Weston-super-mare, UK). Participants were provided with a pair of shoes (Dr Comfort®, Vista, CA, USA), available in three width fittings (medium, wide and extra wide). The dimensions (length, ball width and ball girth) of the allocated shoes were documented according to the last measurements provided by the manufacturer. Mean differences between last dimensions and foot dimensions obtained with the 3D scanner were calculated to provide an indication of shoe fitting accuracy. Participants were also asked to report their perception of shoe fit and comfort, using 100 mm visual analogue scales (VAS).

Results

Shoe size ranged from US size 7 to 14 for men and 5.5 to 11 for women. The allocated shoes were significantly longer than the foot (mean 23.6 mm, 95% confidence interval [CI] 22.1 to 25.2; t55?=?30.3, p?ConclusionShoe size selection using the Brannock device® resulted in the allocation of shoes with last dimensions that were well matched to the dimensions of the foot. Participants also considered the shoes to be well fitted and comfortable. Older people with disabling foot pain can therefore be dispensed with appropriately-fitted shoes using this technique, provided that the style and materials used are suitable and extra width fittings are available.

SUBMITTER: Menz HB

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3903039 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Evaluation of the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people using three-dimensional foot scanning.

Menz Hylton B HB Auhl Maria M Ristevski Sonja S Frescos Nicoletta N Munteanu Shannon E SE

Journal of foot and ankle research 20140123 1

<h4>Background</h4>Ill-fitting footwear is a common problem in older people. The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people by comparing the dimensions of allocated shoes to foot dimensions obtained with a three-dimensional (3D) scanner.<h4>Methods</h4>The shoe sizes of 56 older people were determined with the Brannock device®, and weightbearing foot scans were obtained with the FotoScan 3D scanner (Precision 3D Ltd, Weston-super-mare, UK). Participants ...[more]

PMID: 24456656

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Evaluation of the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people using three-dimensional foot scanning.

Background

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Evaluation of the accuracy of shoe fitting in older people using three-dimensional foot scanning.

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