RMIT study finds 72% of women wear incorrect shoe sizes
A study published in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education suggests that a significant majority of women are wearing incorrectly sized footwear. Researchers from RMIT found that 72% of 107 women studied were wearing shoes that did not match their actual foot measurements.
The research indicates that the primary cause of this discrepancy is that the footwear industry largely prioritizes length-based sizing over width. This lack of consideration for foot girth and shape can lead to serious health implications for wearers.
Additional findings from the study noted that 93 of the 107 volunteers possessed feet of different sizes, highlighting the difficulty of using standardized sizing models that do not account for individual variations in foot shape.
Entities
Barbara Pallaspuro · International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education · RMIT University · Saniyat Islam
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wearing improperly sized shoes can lead to significant health issues. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] 93 out of 107 study participants had feet of different sizes. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Standard shoe sizing focuses on length rather than width. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] 72% of women in a study were wearing the incorrect shoe size. www.smh.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.theage.com.au