FITTIN - Online 3D Shoe Try-on

Description for an easy and user-friendly computerized method for the online try-on of shoes that dynamically references a three-dimensional topological model of a foot with a three-dimensional topological model of the inner surface of footwear. A comfort level is then calculated based on the matching results. With the help of these calculations, a consumer can make a conclusion about the suitability of the footwear and make a purchase decision. The topological 3D model of a foot is reconstructed by analyzing a series of foot images taken with a mobile device (smartphone or digital camera). In addition to geometric information (such as shape and size), the topological model of the footwear’s inner surface also contains information about pressure forces and tensile stiffness at different points. The present article gives a critical analysis of existing virtual shoe fitting methods.