The Vfit™ system consists of a kiosk as well as a powerful database that resides remotely on secure FormaLogix servers. The database performs all Vfit calculations between the image of a scanned foot and the inside dimensions of the selected shoe -

Tying these two components together is a proprietary update technology,  FormaSync™, which schedules and manages connections between each kiosk and the FormaLogix servers. (Internet and catalog stores access this database directly.)

The Vfit™ Kiosk

The Vfit kiosk can be CUSTOMIZED to fit elegantly into any footwear store. With a small "footprint", Vfit kiosks draw attention and entice people to use them.

The FormaLogix Database

The FormaLogix database performs most of the heavy lifting that occurs within Vfit system. It's on the databases that all Virtual Fit IDs (customer's email address) are stored as well as the images and dimensions of every foot and shoe (VForm) that have been captured. The FormaLogix database also performs the various comparison algorithms that look at size and materials to determine whether or not a foot will fit into a specific type of shoe. Together these algorithms ensure the most detailed and accurate view of a fit possible.

Sizing Algorithms

The sizing algorithms take the 3D dimensions of a person's foot and then compares them to the 3D dimensions of the inside of the selected shoe. This is done by breaking the foot into a number of zones which surround the shape (length and width), sides (arch) and top (instep) of the foot. These zones are then matched against the same zones on the shoe to determine whether or not a fit occurs. Customer defined tolerances are also applied based on manufacturer's recommendations. For example, one manufacturer may only have one width and has designed their shoe to accommodate both narrow and wide feet, whereas another may have multiple widths requiring tighter tolerances.

Materials Algorithms

The final factor in perfecting fit is understanding the type of material that a shoe is made of and how this material changes over time. For example, deerskin has different stretch and wear properties than cowhide. The materials algorithm also takes into consideration the method used for fastening the shoe. Together these factors all contribute to understanding the best fit for a shoe and how that shoe will evolve as it is worn.

FormaLogix VForms™

Central to the Vfit system is our database of VForms (Virtual Forms). VForms are proprietary to FormaLogix and are used whenever a Virtual Fit is performed. VForms are derived from original shoe last data obtained from shoe manufacturer, and contain only the information necessary to recommend a fit. (The manufacturer's original shoe last data is NEVER used during a Vfit and VForms cannot be reverse engineered to recreate the original last).

FormaLogix uses VForms to ensure the protection of the shoe manufacturer's intellectual property. Once a shoe lasts data is converted into a VForm, the last data is either returned back to the manufacturer or stored at our secure, state-of-the-art data center. (Exactly which method is left up to the manufacturer.)

FormaLogix FormaSync™ Technology

Vfit Kiosk Technical Details

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