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Height estimation from foot and shoeprint length.

E Giles1, P H Vallandigham

  • 1University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|July 1, 1991
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Estimating a person's height from foot length is possible using biological correlations. New regressions based on large U.S. Army data improve height assessment from foot or shoeprints for males and females.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic anthropology
  • Anthropometry
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • Foot length is biologically correlated with stature.
  • Estimating height from foot evidence is valuable in forensic investigations.
  • Previous methods using linear regressions and percentages have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and appraise existing methods for height estimation from foot length.
  • To develop and evaluate new percentages and linear regressions for height estimation.
  • To provide practical guidance for using shoeprint evidence in height assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of large U.S. Army anthropometric databases.
  • Calculation of new percentages relating foot length to height.
  • Development and evaluation of new linear regression models for height estimation.

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  • Assessment of shoeprint length and shoe size as indicators of height.

    • Main Results:

    • New, validated percentages and linear regressions for height estimation from foot length in young adult males and females.
    • Demonstration of the biological correlation between foot length and stature.
    • Evaluation of the accuracy of these new models.

    Conclusions:

    • Foot length is a reliable indicator for estimating height.
    • Newly developed regression models offer improved accuracy for height assessment.
    • Shoeprint analysis, using direct measurements or shoe size, can be practically employed for height estimation in investigations.