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The design of personalized footwear insoles involves modelling the 3D shape of the insole based on the individual feet plantar surface shape and dimensions. The advantage of custom made insoles over the mass produced ones are represented by their enhanced functionality. Custom made insoles are recommended for subjects with various foot health disorders and for subjects who undertake intensive physical activities like athletes and soldiers. During human life time, under repetitive mechanical stress, feet suffers di...

The research presented in this article is concentrated on developing a series of instruments in order to include modular design in producing customized footwear for the elderly women. For those who live longer, it is important that they stay healthy, active and independent and, as a consequence, it reflects in the market growth of the industry producing goods for the elderly, the footwear industry as well. The loss of the ability to walk due to foot problem, not only produces physical limitations, but also has a s...