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Understanding Heel-to-Ball Measurements for Optimal Shoe Fitting

Proper shoe fitting is crucial for comfort, and it involves more than just length. The heel-to-ball measurement is essential as it accounts for arch length, ensuring that the ball joint properly aligns with the shoe and that toes have adequate space. Additionally, feet come in various shapes, with some being short-toed and others long-toed, which may require different shoe sizes. Accurate width measurement is also vital; if uncertain, choose a width that accommodates your foot's thickness. This guide explains how to measure both width and arch length for the best fit.

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Understanding Heel-to-Ball Measurements for Optimal Shoe Fitting

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  1. Why Heel-to-Ball Is Essential This illustration shows two feet which are the same length, but each require different size shoes. There are different fittings for short-toed feet and long-toed feet. Proper shoe-fitting incorporates not only overall length (heel-to-toe measurement) but also arch length (heel-to-ball measurement). Shoes are designed to flex at the ball of the foot. Correct fitting properly positions the ball joint in the shoe and provides room for the toes so they are not confined. Measure the Width Slide the width bar firmly to the edge of the foot. Locate the shoe size on the movable width bar and view the width measurement indicated by the properly determined shoe size. If the shoe size falls between widths, choose a wider width for a thick foot, a narrower width for a thin foot. Arch Length (Heel-to-Ball) Place your thumb on the ball joint of the foot. Slide the pointer forward so the inside curve of the pointer fits the ball joint of the foot and the two high ribs come in contact with your thumb. When the pointer is properly located, the lower middle rib will be against the ball joint on the side of the foot. This yields the arch measurement.

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