Shoe Fitter
しゅーふぃったー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Other Merchandise Sales Clerks
Summary
A specialist who measures customers' foot shapes and walking motions to select the optimal shoes and adjust insoles.
Description
A shoe fitter analyzes customers' foot shapes and walking motions, selects and recommends the optimal shoes, and adjusts and modifies shoes or insoles (inlays) as needed. Uses 3D scanners and foot pressure gauges to measure foot length, width, and arch height, identifying issues such as hallux valgus or flat feet. Performs fine adjustments through shoe fittings, creates insoles, and reinforces shoe soles. Handles a wide range from sports shoes to business shoes and health shoes, supporting foot health maintenance and performance improvement.
Future Outlook
With an aging population and rising health consciousness, more customers prioritize foot health. Demand for foot care services is stable or expanding, with potential for collaboration with medical and welfare fields.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Empathetic / Enjoys talking with people / Good at making proposals
Work Style
Business Trips / In Department Store / Made-to-Order / Retail Store / Store Work
Career Path
Assistant Shoe Fitter → Shoe Fitter → Senior Shoe Fitter → Master Shoe Fitter → Store Manager
Required Skills
3D Foot Scanning Operation / Fitting Technique / Foot Dimension Measurement Technique / Foot Pressure Distribution Meter Operation / Insole Fabrication and Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Anatomy / Custom Insole Design Software / Customer Service and Sales Skills / Podiatry Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required for precise measurements and fitting adjustments. |
| Communication Skills | Essential ability to accurately understand customers' needs and concerns and to propose and explain solutions. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to devise shoe and insole adjustment methods tailored to foot problems. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly involves simple calculations of measurement data. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Shoe Fitter
Aliases
- Fitter
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