2007, Piran, Slovenia

Modelling
The line through the data points represents the mean width values of individual length classes.
Thus, for example, in the 270 mm length class, the width variation is from 90 mm up to 113
mm, which is more than 20% of the average value.
Figure 6 shows the difference between left and right foot widths for the same individuals.
Despite the apparently small differences, nearly 20% of subjects had a difference of 3 mm or
greater.
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Number of soldiers
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Figure 6: Difference between left foot width and right foot width for the same individual
DISCUSSION
There were notable differences between left and right foot lengths and widths in the present
subject population. The present results suggest that at least three shoe width classes of 4-6
mm should be manufactured for each length class to offer optimal foot-shoe fit for
approximately 95% of the subjects in the present sample.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This study was funded by a Knowledge for Security and Peace grant administered jointly by
the Ministries of Defence, and of Science (Republic of Slovenia). The assistance of Alpina
d.d. is gratefully acknowledged.
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Width diference left/right [mm]
485