Abstract
It is important to evaluate the performance of shoes functions, including fitting, shock-absorbing, and stability. Especially, shoe fitting is one of the most significant factors because it profoundly influences other factors. In previous studies, after each shape of feet and shoes was measured separately by using three-dimensional measurement device, these data were superimposed in computer and shoe fitting was evaluated in virtual space and thus the deformation of feet when wearing shoes was not taken into consideration. To solve this problem, we investigated shoe fitting by using MRI to take feet images when wearing shoes and constructed three-dimensional foot models. We could observe the deformation of feet when wearing shoes by using MRI, and there was relationship between the deformation of feet and results of sensory test for shoe fitting when wearing shoes.
