Abstract
In 2018, a study by the National Library of Medicine found that 63-72% of participants wore the incorrect shoe size for their feet [1]. Custom 3D printed soles can address this issue by tailoring to the unique contours of an individual's feet, unlike conventional mass-produced shoes. This project was established to create a sole catered to a person’s specific foot shape using additive manufacturing.
Reference: 1. Buldt AK, Menz HB. “Incorrectly fitted footwear, foot pain and foot disorders: a systematic search and narrative review of the literature”. J Foot Ankle Res. 2018 Jul 28;11:43. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0284-z. PMID: 30065787; PMCID: PMC6064070
