Often we encounter in everyday life, parents choose shoe sizes that are not in accordance with the age of their children. The reasons are also varied, one of them is to make the shoes durable for the next few years. But do you know? It turns out that shoe sizes that don’t fit the child’s anthropometric or body dimensions can lead to a numerous danger. So it’s important for us to pay attention to anthropometric and adjust it to shoe size.
Before understanding the dangers of shoe size errors, it’s better to first identify the terms anthropometry and ergonomics. The reason is that these two things are already present around us, but not many are familiar with the term. Let’s get to know anthropometry, especially before choosing shoe sizes for children!
Discover Anthropometry and Ergonomics
As mentioned earlier, there are still many people who are still unfamiliar with the terms anthropometry and ergonomics. However, we actually practice these two terms in our daily activities. Both have a close relationship with the productivity of daily activities. To maximize productivity, it is important for us to know and understand these two principles first.
The term anthropometry itself is derived from the Ancient Greek “anthropos” which means human and “metron” which means measurement. When the two are put together, a literal definition of human measurement is obtained. More broadly, anthropometry is the study of the dimensions of the human body. The scope of anthropometry itself is very broad, considering that humans are the benchmark of all activities.
In line with this definition, there is one principle that has close continuity with anthropometry, namely ergonomics. The term ergonomics which is also adapted from Ancient Greek comes from the word “ergon” which means work and “nomos” which means rules, principles or rules. So literally ergonomics means the principle of working. More broadly, ergonomics is an adjustment between human interaction with the environment.
Ergonomics itself is classified into micro and macro ergonomics. In terms of shoe design, we take advantage of macro ergonomics principles, namely ergonomics with a wider scope.
Anthropometric Principles in Shoe Size Design
After getting to know the meaning of anthropometry, now is the time to explore the role of anthropometry in designing a shoe. As we all know that the shoes we wear have a function as a protector and a base for the feet when standing on the runway. The design of the shoes themselves will of course be adjusted to the foundation. When used to cross slippery runways, shoes with a rougher outsole will be presented. On the other hand, to traverse a rough runway, especially for athletes, shoes with thinner outsoles are presented to make them lighter to use.
But it turns out that in choosing shoes, it is not only the foundation that is important to note. Posture and anthropometry of the user are equally important and should not be forgotten. Because, as mentioned earlier, humans are the benchmark of all things. Therefore, both in producing and wearing anthropometric mass shoe products according to age and gender groups need to be prioritized. For the sake of convenience and safety for users.
Also Read : Knowing the Dimensions of Anthropometric Measurements of the Foot Area
The Danger of Anthropometric Wrong Size in Choosing Shoes
Back to our main topic, which is recognizing the dangers of ignoring anthropometry and making mistakes in choosing shoe sizes. In carrying out activities we will meet conditions where we are required to wear shoes for a long time. Repeated non-conformances will harm our health and cause a number of unwanted injuries. Here are 5 dangers of wearing a shoe size that doesn’t fit anthropometry.
- Designs that do not match the size of the foot will cause fatigue and pain in the foot area
- Increase the risk of repetitive or repetitive physical injury
- Increase the risk of hammer toe abnormalities, namely the toenails overlapping each other
- Causing nails to grow abnormally
- Increases the risk of Paronychia
After recognizing these dangers, are you sure you still want to choose shoes that are “durable” but don’t fit anthropometry? Love your body, so you can continue to do activities optimizely until we grown old 🙂
The Most Accurate Anthropometric Measuring Tool
The results of anthropometric measurements in designing shoe size must be accurate and precise. Therefore, a measuring instrument is needed that supports these accurate results. Here is a selection of the best measuring tools that can be used:
Portable Anthropometry Kit for Universities
Metritis – Portable anthropometry by Solo Abadi Indonesia is an anthropometric measuring instrument derived from the anthropometric chair which is packaged in a portable form, with the aim that the measuring instrument can be moved or carried anywhere easily. As an innovation, portable anthropometry can be used to measure up to more than 100 dimensions of the human body.
The function of this tool is to carry out anthropometric measurements that are carried out carefully and prioritize the accuracy of the data. This instrument offers measurement capabilities of up to 100 measurements. In addition, its portable form makes this tool can be used unlimited time and done anywhere.
Anthropometric kits from SOLO ABADI have been sent to various departments in Indonesia. Currently, 8 Portable Anthropometry kits from SOLO ABADI have been used, one of which is the Department of Medicine, Islamic University of Indonesia. The following are the details of the Anthropometry Portable Kit product.
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