3D Foot Size Measuring Equipment: Use of Foot 3D Scanner

3D foot size measuring devices are commonly applied in offline shoe stores. When customers enter the store, they only need to stand on the device, which can measure the feet and obtain foot dimension information as well as suitable shoe sizes. In this way, customers can quickly find shoes and insoles that fit their own shoe sizes.

Devices capable of measuring shoe sizes include plantar 3D scanners and foot 3D scanners.

What is the difference between the two?

A plantar 3D scanner mainly measures the three-dimensional shape and relevant dimension data of the sole of the foot.


A foot 3D scanner mainly measures the dimensional and three-dimensional data of all parts below the entire foot and ankle, with more comprehensive data.

If only for intelligent shoe size selection, both types of devices can meet the demand.

If customized insoles are also required, it is recommended to use a plantar 3D scanner, because the data it measures can fully meet the needs of insole design and production. In addition, if functional insoles need to be made, it is also necessary to equip with a plantar pressure distribution system to acquire plantar pressure distribution and gait data.

If customized shoes need to be made, a foot 3D scanner is required. Because customizing shoes demands the three-dimensional data of the entire foot, the data from a plantar 3D scanner cannot fully meet the requirements. If making functional shoes, the plantar pressure distribution system is also needed.

For offline stores introducing plantar 3D scanners or foot 3D scanners, it is suggested to add customized services for shoes and insoles. This can satisfy the needs of more high-end customers and also increase the store’s revenue channels.

The 3DOE plantar 3D scanner can acquire more than 20 sets of key plantar data. It adopts intelligent guided operation with simple operation that is easy to learn. Moreover, its measurement time is short, and the whole measurement can be completed in about 10 seconds.

The 3DOE foot 3D scanner can acquire more than 60 sets of key foot data. It features simple operation and intelligent voice-guided operation. The foot measurement can be finished in about 10 to 20 seconds, and it can generate measurement reports as well as 3D data in formats such as STL.

Both the 3DOE plantar 3D scanner and foot 3D scanner achieve a measurement accuracy of 0.5mm. At present, this accuracy ranks among the top in the industry and is widely recognized by the industry.

In addition, 3DOE has independently developed multiple models of plantar pressure distribution systems. The pressure system has three measurement modes: static measurement, dynamic measurement and balance measurement, which can meet the needs of different application scenarios.

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