Photographic recording of the plantar pressure points and indentation in footwear

Abstract

This study demonstrates a technique of matching plantar pressure points to the indentations found on the insole of a pair of worn shoes. A podometer was used to enable black and white photographs to be produced from the plantar aspect of the weight-bearing foot. A conclusive result is achieved by matching similarities between the toe patterns found within a worn shoe and the pressure points of one of the seven subjects. This technique may have a forensic application, but also draws upon techniques and experiences of producing images of the plantar aspect of feet in medical science.