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- Title
Developing elderly men's footwear sizing system based on their foot shapes.
- Authors
Kim, Namsoon; Do, Wolhee
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a shoe sizing system for elderly men in Korea based on previous studies which analyzed aspects and shapes of the sole of those who aged 60 years or more. The sizing system creation process included natural log-transformation, principle component analysis, multivariate linear regression, size range determination, and measurements calculation. Measurement interval was set up based on Korea standard (KS). Cross analysis was conducted for basic items to select an interval which indicated frequency of more than 5% by type. A measurement system was then established by type. As results of this study, a shoe sizing system was developed with an interval of 5 mm for foot length, an interval of 3 mm for the circumference of the top of the foot, and an interval of 6 mm for the circumference of the top of the foot within the same foot length standard. To reflect characteristics by type, respective shoe sizing systems in accordance with type were developed. 12 types of shoe sizing systems were suggested for elderly men. Our results indicate that shoe sizing system for elderly men by foot type could improve the suitability of shoes. They could give wider range of shoe sizes and high satisfaction. They can help shoe makers produce shoes with various purposes and functions for seniors.
- Subjects
SIZES of shoes; FOOT measurement; KOREANS; SHOE soles; REGRESSION analysis
- Publication
Fashion & Textiles (2198-0802), 2019, Vol 6, Issue 1, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2198-0802
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s40691-019-0184-2