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Table 12.4 Overall size for three ethnic groups
Ethnic groups Foot size categories N Percentage

Malay Both full size (left and right 237 33.3%
foot)
Both half size (left and right 203 28.6%
foot)
Either one half size (left or 270 38%
right foot)
Total 710
Chinese Both full size (left and right 126 34.2%
foot)
Both half size (left and right 118 32.1%
foot)
Either one half size (left or 124 33.7%
right foot)
Total 368
Indian Both full size (left and right 47 35.6%
foot)
Both half size (left and right 45 34.1%
foot)
Either one half size (left or 40 30.3%
right foot)
Total 132
Overall full size 410 33.8%
Overall half size 366 30.3%
Either half size 434 35.9%
Overall half size or either half 800 66.2%
foot half size

manually. Currently, with the rapid development of computer technology such as
computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), more
options are provided to choose the correct shoe size. Consumers need a comfort
and good fitting in buying their shoes.
Several software programs in 3-D to determine the foot and shoe size have been
developed such as INFOOT scanner, UCS foot scanner, and Orthobaltic. Based on
verities of 3-D foot scanner, this system will recommend the shoe size closest to
the foot size and foot shape for perfect fitting. Using a 3-D scanner, it is easier for
a customer to find their actual foot size without using a manual equipment to deter-
mine the shoe size. Three-dimensional software with the use of tools, such as the Shoe
Match Fit System (2018), is an online business that recommends sizes based on what
customers know best: the fit of their favorite shoe.