Anthropometric Dimensions of Foot in Northwestern Iran and Comparison with Other Populations

Abstract

Background: Foot anthropometry will enhance the fit and comfort of shoes. There are limited published data on the foot anthropometry of Iranians. Therefore, this study aimed to collect foot anthropometric data in northwest Iran to compare dimensions between the two genders and also with the corresponding data from other populations. Methods: A total of 21 dimensions of the right foot were measured in 290 males and 290 females using a digital caliper and a tape. Digital patterning and different percentile values were calculated. Independent t-test was applied to test the effect of gender on foot dimensions. Cohen's d was computed to express the magnitude of dimensional differences between the participants of the current study and others. Results: The absolute foot dimensions of males were significantly larger than those of females. After normalization to the foot length, however, some foot dimensions of females were found to be larger. The relative proportion of digital patterning of I and II were 78% and 22% respectively. Digital patterning and the main dimensions such as foot length and width were different among the participants of the current study and those of other populations, especially the East Asian communities. Conclusions: The data of this study could be utilized by local footwear designers. In accordance with the relative foot dimensions, the female foot was not a scale-down of the male foot. Therefore, women's data should be used in designing their footwear. Compared with other populations, the participants of this study had individual foot morphology, which should be considered in the design and import of footwear.

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“…Zbog usporedbe dimenzija stopala između dva spola i također s odgovarajućim podacima drugih populacija, Hajaghazadeh i sur. su dodali druge dimenzije [28]. Dodane su dužine drugog, trećeg i četvrtog nožnog prsta koji su izmjereni u smjeru Brannockove osi tako da se dobije 21 dimenzija.…”

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“…To compare foot dimensions between the two genders and the corresponding data from other populations, Hajaghazadeh et al have added others dimensions [28]. Lengths of the second, third and fourth toe measured in the direction of the Brannock Axis have been added to obtain 21 dimensions in total.…”

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“…Anthropometric data is collected using both traditional and modern methods. Traditional methods use readily available devices such as calipers to measure dimensions (Agyapong Afrifah & Glalah, 2021; Hajaghazadeh et al, 2018), but modern methods digitally model the human body utilizing stereophotogrammetry, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and 3D scanning methods (Fu & Luximon, 2020; Li et al, 2008). Researchers apply these methods to collect data in variety of field, including military (da Silva et al, 2018), nutrition (Kamruzzaman et al, 2021), medicine (Utkualp & Ercan, 2015), sport (Pineau & Bouslah, 2019), and design (da Silva et al, 2020).…”