The use of a foot dorsal height model for the design of Wellington boots

Shuping Xiong, . and Channa P. Witana, . and Ravindra S., . and Goonetilleke, . (2007) The use of a foot dorsal height model for the design of Wellington boots. [Proceedings Paper]

Waterproof boots such as Wellingtons are commonly used by agricultural workers all over the world. Since this type of boot lack laces to adjust the fit along the shoe the design of the boot has to consider the foot height dimensions besides the foot length and width dimensions. This study aims to model the height dimensions of Chinese feet so that fit and comfort covered boots can be improved. Using 3D laser scans of the rught feet of 26 Hong Kong Chinese males an empirical model for midfoot dorsal height was developed and applied in the design of Wellington boots using a computer-aided design CAD system. This study shows that the midfoot dorsal height modal in addition to traditional anthropometric dimensions has potential for designing and improving the fit of closed shoes such as Wellington boots.

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Abstract

Waterproof boots such as Wellingtons are commonly used by agricultural workers all over the world. Since this type of boot lack laces to adjust the fit along the shoe the design of the boot has to consider the foot height dimensions besides the foot length and width dimensions. This study aims to model the height dimensions of Chinese feet so that fit and comfort covered boots can be improved. Using 3D laser scans of the rught feet of 26 Hong Kong Chinese males an empirical model for midfoot dorsal height was developed and applied in the design of Wellington boots using a computer-aided design CAD system. This study shows that the midfoot dorsal height modal in addition to traditional anthropometric dimensions has potential for designing and improving the fit of closed shoes such as Wellington boots.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. S671.3 A278 2007
AGROVOC Term:	FEET
AGROVOC Term:	HEIGHT
AGROVOC Term:	FARM EQUIPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:13
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11095

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