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