Understanding footwear design and manufacture is vital for improving the functionality; aesthetics and marketability of a product. The Handbook of footwear design and manufacture provides a comprehensive review of footwear production and design and explores how these processes are used across a variety of application areas.Part one; an introductory section; reviews the fundamentals of footwear anatomy; chapters discuss the anatomy of the human foot; biomechanics and gait; foot models and measurements; the development of the foot in childhood and adolescence; and foot problems and their implications for footwear design. Part two examines footwear design including the development of shoe design; foot sketch templates; and footwear drawing templates. Aspects of footwear manufacture are highlighted in part three including the design; manufacture; and sizing and grading of shoe lasts. Further chapters focus on the footwear business; advertising; and the environmental impact of footwear manufacture. Part four explores the design and manufacture of footwear for specific applications and includes chapters on footwear for cold weather; textiles and other materials used in the production of protective military and orthopaedic footwear; and design issues in geriatric footwear.The Handbook of footwear design and manufacture is a wide-ranging and technical resource for footwear designers; materials scientists and researchers involved in the production of footwear; and professionals in the footwear industry looking to expand their knowledge of design and manufacture processes.Discusses foot anatomy in detail and considers its implications for footwear designLooks at design issues from foot and footwear drawing templates to shoe last design and footwear manufactureSpecific chapters focus on the footwear business; advertising and the environmental impact of footwear manufacture
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy Ron bowmanLoved this book! I lived my entire adult life in Annapolis and heard many of these stories and even have a friend whose grandmother owned a haunted house on MD Ave. I enjoyed seeing them compiled in one book that included much of Annapoliss rich and colorful history. Clearly the authors did their research. Havent taken the tours yet but plan to. Only one complaint; no ghost pictures. I would so love to see some of the pictures taken on the tours.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Loved this book.By NLLI have a collection of regional ghost stories from places Ive visited. Recently I visited Annapolis and now this book is added to my collection. This book is so well written! Its at the top of my list of favorites in my collection.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. pretty good.By Viet VetNoted some errors in the book. pretty good.
