An Analysis of Relations between Foot Circumference, Width and Length Change by Sex

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In this study the relations between foot circumference, width and length changes were experimentally checked using chiefly the method of measurements with projected contours. 162 young men, 396 young women and 42 aged women participated in the experiments. The results showed that the forepart shape of the foot is a very important factor in the determination of the comfort feeling when shoes are on. Thus, when deciding the overall size of a shoe which best fits a given individual, it appears that the foot girth is a more decisive variable to take in account that the general width itself. In particular, differences in foot shapes in individuals, between standard type and wide type, are most remarkable in the foot anterior part, especially, as far as the foot girth is concerned.