“No More Foreign Sizes: Indian-Size Shoes Coming Soon, Thanks to BIS”
In the near future, individuals in India will be able to find shoes that match their foot size as the government has concluded consultations with the industry. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is currently working on establishing these standards and anticipates their launch in June.
In a nation with a population of approximately 1.4 billion people, accounting for over 17 percent of the global population, shoe buyers often encounter shoes sized according to US, UK, or Euro measurements. Many people have wondered why they are required to wear shoes based on foreign sizing instead of Indian sizes.
The issue of not having shoes available in Indian sizes will soon be resolved as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is in the final stages of establishing size standards specifically for Indian feet. The shoe standards are projected to be finalized by June, with the new shoes hitting the market that same month.
Initially, the industry will adhere to voluntary standard sizes, but eventually, individuals will be able to obtain shoes based on their actual foot measurements.
Zee Biz has obtained information indicating that the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRE) in Chennai conducted a survey to determine the standard Indian sizes for people of various age groups.
After analyzing the collected data, BIS is currently working on formulating Indian standard sizes, which are expected to be released next month.
The Consequences of Ill-Fitting Footwear
Frequent complaints heard in shoe shops include the tightness of UK-sized shoes in the front or the poor fit and discomfort of US-sized shoes in the heel.
Such problems can have serious long-term implications.
Improperly sized shoes can have adverse effects on the knees, causing leg pain and spine-related issues. Tight shoes can also result in bunions, cross-overs, ingrown toenails, and other foot deformities.
Ill-fitting shoes are often responsible for balance issues and falls among older individuals, who also face a higher risk of slip discs and bone fractures. Additionally, tight and ill-fitting shoes can lead to back pain, headaches, ankle injuries, and plantar fasciitis. The introduction of standard Indian-size shoes is expected to help alleviate such problems.
CLRE’s Survey on Shoe Sizes
The survey conducted by CLRE regarding shoe sizes took place from October 2021 to March 2022.
During this period, three-dimensional foot shapes of 100,000 individuals ranging in age from 4 to 55 years were collected.
The survey categorized the age groups as follows: children (4-11 years), young adults (12-18 years), and adult men and women (19-55 years).
This data forms the foundation for establishing the Indian standard for shoe sizes, which have been determined based on Indian foot measurements.
With the launch of Indian-size shoes scheduled for next month, it is hoped that shoe buyers across the country will finally be able to obtain sizes that are suitable for their feet.
Source:https://www.zeebiz.com/trending/news-exlusive-bis-set-to-launch-indian-size-shoe-standards-in-june-bis-clre-uk-us-euro-size-bureau-of-indian-standards-foot-disease-235716
