Program
OUTDOOR CULTURE (5%)
History of outdoor sports, key athletes, the outdoor ecosystem, and major industry stakeholders
Outdoor market data and industry insights
FOOT ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (20%)
Fundamentals: anatomy, foot types, measurements, and analysis
Foot analysis
Foot preparation and protection for trekking and mountaineering
COMFORT SOLUTIONS (20%)
Construction of outdoor footwear and market overview
Technical insights into comfort solutions: insoles, socks, and accessories
CUSTOM INSOLE MOLDING TECHNIQUES (35%)
Learning how to produce 100% custom-molded insoles
Learning insole grinding and finishing techniques
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS (20%)
Hands-on use of mechanical and digital foot analysis tools through practical exercises
Shoe modification and Shoefitting techniques
Learning specific lacing techniques
Insole trimming and customization
Learning Objectives
- Understand foot anatomy and biomechanics, the most common foot conditions, and appropriate solutions, always with the goal of improving comfort and performance in outdoor activities.
- Understand common foot issues, provide appropriate solutions, and educate customers on foot preparation and protection.
- Understand the construction of outdoor footwear, the different fit volumes, and the specific characteristics of the leading brands on the market.
- Be able to carry out the footwear sales process, identify customer needs, and recommend the most suitable comfort solutions.
- Produce 100% custom insoles.
- Apply specific lacing techniques, customize insoles, and perform shoe modifications and Shoefitting.
- Understand the construction and performance benefits of technical outdoor socks.
Prerequisites
- Be able to offer custom insole solutions in-store.
- Have a mechanical or digital foot measurement system.
- Have successfully completed the Outdoor Orange Training.
