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Update on women's footwear

C Frey1, F Thompson, J Smith

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90007, USA.

Foot & Ankle International
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Ill-fitting shoes contribute to women's foot deformities and pain. Even women without current foot problems often wear shoes smaller than their feet, indicating a potential risk factor for future issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Podiatry
  • Biomechanics
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Footwear is frequently linked to common foot deformities and pain in women.
  • Previous research indicated a high prevalence of ill-fitting shoes among women experiencing foot issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate data from a previous study on women's shoe fit and foot health.
  • To investigate the relationship between foot dimensions, shoe dimensions, and foot deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 255 women, including tracings of their feet and shoes.
  • Measurement of forefoot and heel width, and development of a forefoot-to-heel width index.
  • Examination of linear measurements correlating foot length, forefoot width, and heel width.

Main Results:

  • The forefoot-to-heel width index showed minimal variation among women.
  • Increased foot length correlated with a greater increase in forefoot width compared to heel width.
  • Both women with and without foot pain generally wore shoes smaller than their feet, though to a lesser extent in the pain-free group.

Conclusions:

  • Shoe size and fit remain critical factors in women's foot health.
  • Understanding foot and shoe dimensions is essential for preventing foot deformities and pain.
  • Further investigation into the biomechanics of shoe fit and its long-term effects is warranted.

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