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Heel height and forepart contact
The same sole outline meets the ground at a different angle as heel height increases.
ERTAN KALIP / 04
Heel height and forepart contact
Changing heel height alone may be insufficient in a women’s high heel. Waist curve, heel seat and toe spring must remain compatible. The side profile and ground contact zones are reviewed together.
- Record the side profile dimensions.
- Compare the pair on a level surface.
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3D scanning and design
Scanning digitises the sample surface. Reference planes align this capture with the technical drawing.
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