# Foot Shape Scanners Volumental's Device Addresses Fit for Online Shoe Shopping By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-05 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-shape-scanner References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/52004793/Intel-RealSense-Foot-Scanner?tracking_source=curated_galleries_list) & [software.intel](https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/when-the-shoe-fits) The rising popularity of [online shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-shopping) has brought about concerns regarding customer service enhancements that can be made digitally to ensure consumers get what they want -- in the world of footwear, this [foot shape scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-body-scanning) could serve as a solution to that problem. Users simply step onto the scanner from the Volumental start-up as they would a regular weighted scale. The device uses [Intel's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x) RealSense Camera technology to obtain foot measurements that go beyond the user's size; this includes: arch, width, heel placement and more. This foot care scanner offers users a customized structural analysis, which can then be given to online stores to ensure the consumer is ordering a product they won't regret. This device could combat the current online return rate, which stands at 50%. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Fit:** The foot shape scanner technology offers a customized structural analysis, presenting an opportunity for companies to provide personalized and accurately fitting products. - **Enhanced Customer Experience:** Implementing foot shape scanners in online shoe shopping could enhance the customer experience by reducing the need for returns and ensuring a better fit, resulting in increased customer satisfaction. - **Data-driven Insights:** The foot measurements obtained by the scanner provide valuable data on arch, width, and heel placement, creating opportunities for data-driven decision making in the footwear industry. ### Where This Applies - **E-commerce:** Integrating foot shape scanner technology into e-commerce platforms can revolutionize online shoe shopping by addressing fit concerns and reducing return rates. - **Footwear:** The introduction of foot shape scanners presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the footwear industry to enhance the design and production process based on precise foot measurements. - **Technology:** The use of Intel's RealSense Camera technology in foot shape scanners can disrupt the technology industry by driving advancements in 3D scanning and measurement capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Footwear Fit Recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volumental.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [AI-Powered Shoe Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetrex.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Foot Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner.md) - [Virtual Footwear Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-on-tech.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [AI-Driven 3D Body Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-body-scanner1.md) - [Gamified AR Footwear Fittings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tootsie-augmented-reality.md) - [AI-Powered Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dlook.md)