The old American spiritual had it right, the toe bone is connected to the foot bone, the foot bone's connected to the heel bone, the heel bone's connected to the anklebone and so on through the length of the human body. But these days it's not Ezekiel who's joining up dem dry bones but the Internet of Things (IoT) and a UK-headquartered company HCi Viocare Technologies, the inventor of the Smart Insole.

Indonesian Industry Minister Saleh Husin inaugurated the new USD $60 million shoe factory of Changshin Reksa Jaya in Garut (West Java) which will produce Nike branded shoes. The shoe factory has an annual production capacity of 15 million pairs and will provide employment to 5,500 people. Reportedly, all of the shoes produced at this plant will be exported to Europe, USA, and other parts of Asia. Minister Husin stated that the new factory is highly appreciated as it will boost the country’s non-oil & gas exports.

ISPO SHANGHAI 2015 will start soon in July from 2nd to 4th. Here is the details:

Exhibition time: 2015.7.2-2015.7.3  9:00AM - 17:00PM  / 2015.7.4  9:00 AM- 16:00 PM(after 4:30 PM enter is forbidden)

Exhitition place: The New International Exhibition Center(No 2345, Longyang Rd, Pudong Dis.)

The process of trying on shoes is never a case of one-size-fits-all. Footwear currently comes in structured sizing and three widths: narrow, medium and wide. For most consumers, finding a size range that fits is what’s typically done. But when we look at foot sizing, there are many variations and nuances to getting the right fit. That’s where SOLS comes in. SOLS, a startup based in New York, that specializes in creating personalized 3D-printed corrective insoles for footwear.

Absolute customization and personalization has always been the endgame for 3D printing technology. Being able to create products, clothing, furniture and environments, structured to societies’ exact needs and specifications, is a lofty goal seemingly born out of Star Trek, but there is no denying that it would make all of our lives easier and potentially healthier. And while that 3D printed future is still only in its infancy, dozens of industries, designers, artists, educators and students are already using 3D printing and 3D scanning technology to solve problems and improve the way that we live in our environments.

Gerry Strickland, an architect from Buffalo, believes he is on the cusp of storming into the sub-niche market of boat shoes for rowing clubs.

If I said, "Rag & Bone," more likely than not, an image of Newbury ankle boots might pop into your mind. Same, maybe, with "Chloé" and those flat, studded Suzanna booties or "Isabel Marant" and — whether the designer likes it or not — wedge sneakers. So while you might not yet recognize the brand name Freda Salvador — a faux moniker concocted by co-founders Megan Papay and Cristina Palomo-Nelson —

Anyone battling foot or ankle pain knows that finding a good doctor is paramount for getting the right treatment for the right problem. Websites are a good source of information when searching for a podiatrist, but Palm Beach Podiatry has launched its website with more than just a wealth of information about its background and services. Because the doctors at Palm Beach Podiatry are serious about patient relationships, they wanted their website to reflect their commitment to staying up to speed on foot care research and development across the globe.

The number of people with diabetes who had to have lower limbs amputated as a result of the condition increased last year, despite the fact that such amputations are almost completely preventable, Diabetes Ireland has warned.

Technavio’s research study segments the global foot insoles market into the following regions:
Americas
EMEA
APAC
Americas: largest foot insoles market segment.