Glossary
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Fan-shaped foot
The term fin-shaped or fan-shaped foot is a foot with a wide toe area but a narrow heel. For such feet, shoes with sufficient toe room and the possibility of tightening around the heel/ankle are needed.
Flexible sole
The flexible sole flexes easily in all directions, allowing the foot to be active while walking.
Foot arch
The foot arch provides flexibility and protects the soft tissues of the foot. It is divided into the transverse arch (between the heads of the first to fifth metatarsal bones) and the longitudinal arch (connecting the previous two points with the…