This page explains all relevant features on the Shoe Fitting Fitting page of LaserCAM Prescribe for Machined EVA prescription.
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Click Shoe Fitting from the menu to access this page in LaserCAM Prescribe.
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Orthosis Style
Default Style | Available Styles |
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Full Length | Full Length |
3/4 Length | |
Sulcus Length | |
Hook/Cobra |
Orthosis Style provides a reference as to how the foot orthosis will be finished in a laboratory environment.
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This selection denotes a Men's US sizing convention that is specific to LaserCAM Orthotics computer-aided design software.
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The dimensions below are subject to minor manufacturing variability. |
Men's (Wide) US Foot Size | Length (mm) | Heel Width (mm) | Forefoot Width (mm) |
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4 | 233 | 57 | 82 |
5 | 239 | 58 | 83 |
6 | 246 | 60 | 86 |
7 | 252 | 61 | 88 |
8 | 261 | 64 | 90 |
9 | 269 | 66 | 94 |
10 | 276 | 67 | 96 |
11 | 284 | 68 | 98 |
12 | 292 | 70 | 103 |
13 | 300 | 73 | 105 |
14 | 307 | 75 | 108 |
15 | 316 | 77 | 111 |
16 | 324 | 79 | 113 |
17 | 331 | 80 | 115 |
Women's Athletic (Medium Width)
This selection denotes a Women's Athletic US sizing convention that is specific to LaserCAM Orthotics computer-aided design software.
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The dimensions below are subject to minor manufacturing variability. |
Women's Athletic (Medium Width) US Foot Size | Length (mm) | Heel Width (mm) | Forefoot Width (mm) |
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4 | 210 | 46 | 72 |
5 | 218 | 48 | 75 |
6 | 226 | 50 | 77 |
7 | 234 | 52 | 80 |
8 | 243 | 54 | 82 |
9 | 251 | 55 | 85 |
10 | 259 | 57 | 89 |
11 | 268 | 60 | 92 |
12 | 277 | 61 | 95 |
13 | 285 | 63 | 97 |
Women's Dress (Narrow Width)
This selection denotes a Women's Dress US sizing convention that is specific to LaserCAM Orthotics computer-aided design software.
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The dimensions below are subject to minor manufacturing variability. |
Women's Dress (Narrow Width) US Foot Size | Length (mm) | Heel Width (mm) | Forefoot Width (mm) |
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4 | 212 | 46 | 69 |
5 | 224 | 48 | 70 |
6 | 229 | 50 | 72 |
7 | 238 | 52 | 75 |
8 | 246 | 54 | 78 |
9 | 253 | 55 | 81 |
10 | 263 | 57 | 85 |
11 | 270 | 59 | 88 |
12 | 279 | 61 | 90 |
13 | 288 | 64 | 93 |
Orthosis Size (US Foot Size)
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Orthosis Size (US Foot Size) defines the size that will be used during computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture.
Sizing Convention | Minimum Size | Maximum Size |
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Men's (Wide) | 4 | 17 |
Women's Athletic (Medium Width) | 4 | 13 |
Women's Dress (Narrow Width) | 4 | 13 |
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Est. Orthosis Length is displayed below the Orthosis Size (US Foot Size) input. It is commonly recommended that the Est. Orthosis Length be at least 25mm greater than the length of the foot. |
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A sizing conversion chart has been provided below to assist with LaserCAM Orthotics sizing.
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The dimensions below are subject to minor manufacturing variability. |
Men's (Wide) | Women's Athletic (Medium Width) | Women's Dress (Narrow Width) |
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2.5 | 4 | 4 |
3 | 5 | 4.5 |
3.5 | 6 | 5 |
4 | 7 | 6.5 |
5 | 7.5 | 7 |
5.5 | 8 | 7.5 |
6 | 8.5 | 8 |
7 | 9 | 9 |
8 | 10 | 9.5 |
8.5 | 10.5 | 10 |
9 | 11 | 11 |
10 | 12 | 12 |
11 | 13 | 13 |
12 | - | - |
13 | - | - |
14 | - | - |
15 | - | - |
16 | - | - |
17 | - | - |
Orthosis Thickness
Orthosis Thickness specifies the thickness of a Machined EVA orthosis at it's thinnest regions. These regions are most commonly the forefoot and centre of the heel.
Default Value | Minimum Value | Maximum Value |
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1.5mm | 1.0mm | 10mm |
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You should consider Orthosis Thickness in conjunction with EVA Density and Patient Weight. |
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Not requesting a specific Orthosis Top Width (US) may result in orthosis that are too narrow, have incorrect heel cup height, heel cup depth, and poor conformation to medial and lateral longitudinal arches. |
Sizing Convention | Minimum Size | Maximum Size |
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Men's (Wide) | 4 | 17 |
Women's Athletic (Medium Width) | 4 | 13 |
Women's Dress (Narrow Width) | 4 | 13 |
Plantar Grind
A Plantar Grind is a manual adjustment made to the plantar surface of a Machined EVA orthosis. Material is removed from the plantar surface of the midfoot region to allow for improved shoe fit.
The depth of a Plantar Grind is greatest at the medioplantar aspect and gradually tapers to minimal depth at the lateroplantar aspect of a Machined EVA orthosis.
Default Value | Minimum Value | Maximum Value |
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0mm | 0mm | 16mm |
Pre-Plantar Grind
The image below shows an orthosis before a Plantar Grind has been applied.
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Post-Plantar Grind
The Plantar Grind depth can be measured by a technician and material can be removed with an EVA bench grinder.
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Measuring the required depth for a Plantar Grind can be difficult. The best method is to remove the existing insole from the footwear and measure the distance from the ground to the plantar midfoot region using a measuring wedge. |
45° Cutout
A 45° Cutout is is a manual adjustment made to the plantar surface of a Machined EVA orthosis.
Default Selection | Available Selections |
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None | None |
Medial | |
Lateral | |
Both |
None
No 45° Cutout is manually applied to the Machined EVA orthosis.
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Medial
A 45° Cutout is manually applied to the medioplantar aspect of the Machine EVA orthosis. 
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Requesting this manual adjustment really helps to improve shoe fit, especially in athletic shoes. |
Lateral
A 45° Cutout is manually applied to the lateroplantar aspect of the Machine EVA orthosis.
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Both
A 45° Cutout is manually applied to the medioplantar and lateroplantar aspect of the Machine EVA orthosis. 
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We highly recommend providing a measurement of Plantar Midfoot Width to ensure that your 45° Cutout is perfectly adjusted for shoe fit. |
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If you measure the required Plantar Midfoot Width you will experience an easier fitting experience in clinic. This is best measured using inside callipers. |
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Plantar Heel Width
Plantar Heel Width provides a reference for the manual plantar heel edging of a Machined EVA orthosis.
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If the shoe has a removable insole you can trace this for a perfect fit. |
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Polypropylene Shoe Plate
A Polypropylene Shoe Plate may be requested from the material selection list.
This Polypropylene Shoe Plate will be manufactured to match the plantar profile of the Machined EVA orthosis.
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It is highly recommended that you attach a tracing of the removable insole within the patient's footwear. You should also tick the Refer to Insole Template option. |
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This Extra Sole will be manufactured to match the plantar profile of the Machined EVA orthosis.
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It is highly recommended that you attach a tracing of the removable insole within the patient's footwear. You should also tick the Refer to Insole Template option. |
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Prior to manually applying a Sneaker Grind the plantar profile of the orthosis has a sharp edge. This can cause an issue during shoe fit.
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Post-Sneaker Grind
After manually applying a Sneaker Grind the plantar profile of the orthosis has a rounded edge. The plantar perimeter is first ground at a 60° angle and is then rounded.
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A Sneaker Grind can be especially helpful when fitting a Machined EVA orthosis at the heel region of a shoe. |
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It is highly recommended that you provide a Shoe Code in order for the Revere Velcro Fit to be applied accurately. |
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