Shoe Fitting Principles

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Shoe Fitting Principles
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Jane McAdam

• Principle Podiatrist
• Biomechanics Orthotics and Footwear
• Salford PCT

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Objective of This Session

• You should be able to describe the key features
  of a good fitting adult shoe and have a method to
  check this

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What is your idea of a good fitting shoe?

• Can you give us some points you consider
  essential?

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Fitting Checkpoints
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Overall Length

• Check length of all toes
• Allow approx. 1cm space at end of shoe
• Childrens shoes require extra growth room
• Check toe width allowance

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Different Foot Shapes
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Heel to Ball Length

• From heel to first MTPJ
• Joint must be aligned with the flex point of the
  shoe
• Allows foot and shoe to bend together