Program
OUTDOOR CULTURE (5%)
History of the outdoor industry, athletes, its ecosystem, and stakeholders.
Data and market studies on the outdoor industry.
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF THE FOOT IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (20%)
Basic knowledge: anatomy, foot types, dimensions, analysis.
Foot analysis.
Foot preparation and protection for trekking and mountaineering.
COMFORT SOLUTIONS (20%)
Outdoor Footwear Construction and Market Overview.
Technical Insights on Comfort Solutions: Insoles, Socks, and Accessories.
INSOLE MOLDING TECHNIQUES (35%)
Learning to Mold 100% Custom Insoles.
Learning to sand Insoles.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS (20%)
Learning to use foot analysis tools (mechanical or digital) through hands-on exercises.
Shoe modification and shoefitting techniques.
Learning lacing techniques.
Cutting and customizing insoles.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the biomechanics and anatomy of the foot, its main issues, and some solutions, always with a focus on comfort and performance in outdoor activities.
- Understand common foot ailments and appropriate responses, and educate customers on foot preparation and protection.
- Understand the construction of outdoor footwear, the different foot volumes, and the characteristics of brands on the market.
- Be able to carry out the steps involved in selling footwear and address customer needs in order to offer appropriate comfort solutions.
- Create 100% custom insoles.
- Perform specific lacing techniques, customize insoles, correct shoe modifications, and provide shoefitting services.
- Understand the construction and beneficts of technical socks for outdoor activities.
Prerequisites
Offer custom insoles in-store
Be equipped with a measuring device (mechanical or digital)
Have already completed the Outdoor Orange training
