Measuring and Obtaining Data from the Foot

book section by F.Y. Golding

• Chapter I. The Size-Stick and Tape
• Chapter II. Drafts and Elevations
• Chapter III. Heel Angles
• Chapter IV. Sole Impressions
• Chapter V. Casts
• Chapter VI. Cross-Sections
• Chapter VII. Obtaining Data from Feet
• Chapter VIII. The Latest Apparatus
• Chapter IX. Other Data
  • position of inner joint
    • five sevenths from the heel end standard
    • previously: one third the standard last length, “obviously incorrect”
  • seat position
    • one sixth of foot length
  • outside joint
    • one tenth of foot length rearward from inside joint
  • types of feet
    • normal
    • abnormal
    • distorted
      • bunions, crowded toes, enlarged ball joints
      • less now, since more children get “nature-form” shoes

  • A straight line from the inside seat to the ball and carried forward, past the joint to near the toe-end, should be considered normal.

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