Background A number of surface scanning systems with the ability to quickly and easily
obtain 3D digital representations of the foot are now commercially available. This review …

Objective The objectives of this study were to:(i) review and provide a narrative synthesis of
three-dimensional (3D) foot surface scanning methodological and statistical analysis …

Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development,
manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of …

Highlights Foot measurements show an insignificant increase at a more rapid walking
speed. Faster walking speed results in higher mean peak plantar pressure in the forefoot …

Foot morphology and function has received increasing attention from both biomechanics
researchers and footwear manufacturers. In this study, 168 habitually unshod runners (90 …

Optical motion capturing explains the three-Dimensional (3D) position estimation of points
through triangulation employing several depth cameras. Prosperous performance relies on …

Context Obesity is a growing global health concern. The increased body mass and altered
mass distribution associated with obesity may be related to increases in plantar shear that …

There has been a growing trend among shoe manufacturers to introduce customized shoes
to satisfy varying customer style, fit, and comfort needs, thus to increase the product's added …

The aim of this study was to analyse the differences in foot dimensions in a sample of
Spanish school-aged children. A total of 497 boys and 534 girls from Spain participated in …

Orthotics and other types of shoe inserts are primarily designed to reduce injury and improve
comfort. The interaction between the plantar surface of the foot and the load-bearing surface …