Shoe fitting
the foot expands _____ upon weight bearing
1/2-1 size
super depth shoes cover
1/4" removable inlay
how many general shoe shapes are there? what are they?
3 straight semi curved curved
therapeutic depth shoes need an inlay of
3/16"
on average there should be between the end of the toe and the end of the shoe?
3/8- 1/2"
The instep is the
Area between the ball and instep
which shoes are best for limited dorsi flexion and limited foot flexibility ?
Blucher
how many types of construction types of shoes are there? What are they?
Cement process Goodyear welt Stitch down process genuine moccasin heat sealing process
A type of lace up shoe with a low heel is
Oxford
Where is the sulcus in the foot
Plantar surface of the foot between the fat pad of the toes and the main foot.
Crepe soles
a coagulated latex that is rolled out in crinkled sheets that is a raw material for further processed rubber products, or can be used in that form for soling.
the counter shape can often be....
a good indicator of supination or pronation problems
lacing of narrow indicates
a shoe may be too large or too wide
Functional prefabs
alter the foot's mechanics, help patients suffering from plantar fasciitis shaped to offload certain areas of the foot
Oblique toe
anatomically shaped toe style often used for more foot for the forefoot
To use the brannock device, the width bar should
be set to the widest position
Outsole wear
begins at the lateral side of the heel weight is transferred along the lateral side of the out sole to the head of the fifth toe
toe caps are known for?
being a wingtip, cap goes all the way back to the quarters
how are pedal pulses assesed?
by palpitation of the dorsalis pedis artery pulse and palpitation of the posterior tibial pulse
how can you tell what shoe shape you have?
by turning it upside down
improperly fitted shoes can
cause a variety of foot problems in addition to general discomfort and shoe breakdown
in making the shoes, which is common in inexpensive shoes?
cement shoes
horseshoe heel pad
comforts irritations under the heel
Goodyear welt
construction is complicated gasket between the upper and the sole
high arched feet nee?
curved shoe
What is the "last" of the shoe?
designed of a particular heel height, toe shape, and type of footwear
what is the brannock device ?
device used to measure the foot
performance synthetics socks are
engineered to move moisture or perspiration. superior fabric for wicking action, drying time, moisture absorption and transport.
Arch deformities include
nodules or hard lumps occasionally form on the plantar fascia in the arch
corns and calluses are usually caused by?
friction and pressure particularly from tight or ill fitting shoes
vamp
frontal part of the shoe
a functional orthosis
generally more rigid and usually has an external heel device or "post" attached to the bottom of the orthotic for better foot control
Counter stiffener
heel area to provide grip for the heel and to retain the shape of the shoe
heel grips
holds your heel snugly in place so shoes don't slip causing blisters and other irritations
midsole
in between insole and outsole
a wrinkled vamp
indicates that a shoe is too long
the hallux MTP joint should fit...
into the "pocket" of the shoe
Rearfoot varus
inversion deformity of the calcaneus when the subtalar joint is in natural place
Haglund's deformity
known as "pump bump". term used to describe a swelling on the back of the heel
what are vamp plugs?
leather sewn into the top of a vamp
Elastic polyurethane fibers made into shoe vamps or other clothing is
lycra
if the arch of the foot is not properly positioned properly, the foot...
may become fatigued and uncomfortable
are shoe sizes standard?
no
can you measure the shoe and get the same size as the foot?
no
inflare of foot shape
metartarsus adduction
outflare of foot shape
metatarsus abductus
What is the welt in goodyear welt?
narrow strip of leather sewn to the insole and holds it all together
Backstay is ?
narrow strip of leather that covers the seam where the quarters come together
toe caps
normally go over the vamp
The inlay goes
on top of the insole and is removable
Stitchdown process
only construction type where the uppers turn out instead of under thesole
Custom molded shoes are made for
people with diabetes, charcot foot, arthritis, post polio and other deformities such as a major foor size
Interdigital Morton's neuroma
perfectly sized tear drop shaped pad that will effectively spread the bones at the base of the toes to relieve the pinching pom the nerve
Shoe saddles are ?
piece of leather that goes over the instep
When checking the temperature on teh foot, where do you check?
plantar and dorsal surfaces
custom made lasts are most made of?
plaster
toe box stiffener
retains the shape and provides the protection for the toes
what are flat feet referred as?
pronator and over pronators
what do cotton socks provide?
provides fast walking of moisture and good cushioning but are painfully slow to dry
Heel foxing goes over the?
quarter
The back part of the shoe is called?
quarter
Metatarsal Pad
relieves pressure on the metatarsals
Welted shoe bottoms
shank or shank piece is utilized to reinforce the bridge from the shoes heel to the heel
Ritz stick
single device that quickly sizes feet. measures the width and foot length
what kind of socks should be used with edema?
socks and stockings that have non restricting top
cement process
sole is bonded or cemented on
the brannock device is
standard foot measuring tool
acrylic socks are
synthetic fiber that provides softness and warmth with little weight and high durability.
the insole is a
technical part of the shoes construction, glues, stapled, or sewn into place.
calluses often develop under?
the ball of the foot
Correct fitting positions include
the ball of the joint in the shoe and provides room for the toes so they are not confined.
Shoe uppers
the only part you see, not internal parts
Blucher
the quarters overlap the vamp and creates a wide opening shoe
The last comes first
the shoe last must represent the anatomical information of the foot. at the same time giving the finished show a pleasing and fashionable appearance
ball and ring stretcher are
the solution for patients with bunion problems
two sole stitch down
the uppers are turned out and sewn to the mid sole then the out sole is bonded on concealing and protecting the stitching
balmoral is reffered to as
the when vamp overlaps the quarters smaller opening for donning and doffing
Ball width means?
the width of the insole complies with the actual width of the foot
Ball to toe means
there must be enough room for the toes in the end of the shoes when the ball is at the proper place in the shoe.
heel spur
thorn shaped exostosis that forms on the plantar surface of the calcaneous
semi curved is best for?
those who do not excessively pronante, or supinate
curved last works best for?
those with high arches who are also supinators
Straight last works best for?
those with low arches and flat feet,
Semi curved last works for?
those with medium arches not too low and not too high
an accommodative orthosis
to provide comfort support and protection limited support while allowing jihj level of felxibility
all feet need to be _____ with the great toe?
toe off
how should the heel fit in the shoe?
top edge should not bite into the tendon there should be room to slide a pencil in the shoe
what is the topline?
top rim of the shoe should fit snugly against the foot
t/f Hook and Loop is the generic term for velcro?
true
oblique toes
used to provide more room for the forefoot to accommodate deformities
Genuine Moccasin Construction
vamp created the insole vamp wraps under the foot creating the insole with no other insole needed.
Moccasin style
vamp created the insole is the deciding factor. also known as Mckay
all closed toe shoes are ?
vamps
heel pitch
vertical line of the heel
nylon socks are?
very strong, and versatile. thin, silky, bulky and elastic
A leather rim sewn around the edge of a shoe upper to which the sole is attached is a
welt
Mortons toe is a common forefot disorder..
where the second toe is longer than the hallux
How is athletes foot treated?
with anti fungal medications
what is the ritz stick made out of?
wood
manufactured lasts can be made of.....
wood or plastic
what type of socks are most natural material?
wool
Arch shape
wrinkle in the arch area often indicates that the arch shape of the shoe does not match the arch of the shape of the foot
can temperature differences between left and right foot indicate infection, injury, or circulatory problems ?
yes
Fitting over an AFO
you will need a longer, deeper, wider shoe to accommodate the device velcro closures will assist in donning and doffing the device