Shoes

Question 1

Answer 1

Brannock Device

Question 2

us show size;
1 full size =

Answer 2

• full size = 1/3^rd inch
• 1/2 size = 1/6th inch
• 1” = 3 full sizes (1/3” per size)

Question 3

Conventional (semicurved) shape of sole is adaptable to

Answer 3

• many feet
• Forefoot slightly med to midline (slightly inflared)

Question 4

Straighter sole of the shoe is better for

Answer 4

pronators & very wide FF -
Forefoot is more in line with midline of rearfoot

Question 5

lnflared sole of shoe is better for

Answer 5

under-pronators
Forefoot is medial (usually >15deg)

Question 6

Outflared show sole

Answer 6

Not very common

Question 7

how is this part of the shoe called?

Answer 7

Toe box
Has a depth, width, and shape

Question 8

Answer 8

quarters: has the hell counter

higher quarter = more support

Question 9

closure styles

Answer 9

1. Blucher Style: tongue is part of the vamp; wider opening
   
   • easier for AFO’s
2. OXFORD AKA Balmoral Style: tongue is sewed in as a separate piece; narrower opening.

Question 10

which shoe closure type is easier for wearing AFO’s?

Answer 10

1. Blucher style

Question 11

what is the function of the midsole?

Answer 11

• Stability, and absorb & dissipate forces
• Soft and cushy not always the best!!

Question 12

how is this part of the shoe called?

Answer 12

shank

Bridge between heel & ball

Question 13

what is the functions of the shank of the shoe?

Answer 13

support & stability to mid portion of shoe

Question 14

Why do Women like High Heeled Shoes??

Answer 14

Accentuate the Female Form

Question 15

High Heeled Shoes sides effects

Answer 15

• Increases pressure on FF
• Posture changes
• Plantar flexor mm are shortened
• Foot remains plantarflexed
• Arch remains high
• Pump bumps
• Morton’s neuroma
• Metatarsalgia
• Bunions
• Hammer/claw toes Unsteady/altered gait

Question 16

what is most important regarding proper sizing of a shoe and the 1st MTP?

Answer 16

that 1st MTP is aligned with the flex points of the shoe

Question 17

the problem with wearing sandals is that…

Answer 17

increased flexion of the toes to keep shoe on

Question 18

the outer sole of the shoe…

Answer 18

is activity specific, shock absortion