Estimation of stature from shoe print length while walking in females.

ABSTRACT

In Forensic Anthropology, estimation of stature from feet dimensions plays an important role in establishing individual’s identity. The foot length reflects a biological correlation with height suggesting that height may be estimated from shoe print length also. Various anthropometric studies have been conducted on foot in relation to growth and development, ergonomics, evaluation, orthopedics and other medical sciences. However, there is only little investigation, which focused on forensic importance of shoe print. Analysis of shoe prints can reveal very important clues, which can be used as forensic evidence in crime scene investigation. To study the relationship between Stature and Shoe Print length while walking, total 500 females from Karnataka in the age group of 18 to 21 years were examined. The stature estimation was done with linear and multiple regression equations. Recorded shoe print length was measured along parallel axis. The multiplication factors were also computed. The regression formula was checked for their accuracy and reliability. Highly significant and positive correlation was observed between stature and Shoe Print length while walking.