Measuring for Footwear
Measuring Instructions
Tools Required
- Plain Paper 8 x 11”
- Fabric Tape Measure
- Foot Measuring Device (Ritz or Brannock)
- Pen or Marker
- Pedograph
- Calipers
- Instructions
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Step 1 Seat patient comfortably with feet resting on the floor and lower legs perpendicular to the floor. *All measurements should be taken with socks on. |
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Step 2 Place foot on paper and trace around the foot holding the marker at 90°. Using a tape measure, measure the circumference around the 1st and 5th metatarsal heads (ball). |
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Steps 3 and 4 Measure circumference of metatarsals just proximal to metatarsal head (waist). Measure circumference around navicular and cuboid (instep). |
 
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Steps 5 and 6 Measure circumference around calcaneus to anterior surface of subtalar joint (heel). Measure circumference around the leg at a point 10 cm from the floor and again at a height corresponding to the height of the boots. |
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Steps 7 and 8 Measure height of toes. Measure length and width (weight bearing). |
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*Note: Please note any anomalies, such as dorsum exostosis, retro-calcaneal spur, callus, etc.*
