Prosthetic centres and limb-fitting services fitting adults at K1 to K3 who want to wear their own shoes are a natural setting. The 70 to 125 kg rating and lengths to 30 cm describe a broad group of adults walking at home and in the community. The intended amputation levels are not stated, so confirm them before adding the foot to a fitting protocol.
At assessment, ask the user which shoes they wear most and bring them to the fitting. Align in the main pair, record its heel height, and try one other pair before handover.
Handover should cover changing shoes, checking the shell for splits, and what to do if a new pair feels different. Users with limited hand function may find slip-on or zip styles easier to manage.
Charitable limb programmes and export buyers should confirm shell sizes across 22 to 30 cm before placing a multi-size order, since the shell decides which shoes the user can wear.
Users who change shoes often, such as those who wear work boots on weekdays and trainers at weekends, should be told that the difference in heel height can change how the foot feels. If it does, the prosthetist can set alignment for the shoe worn most and advise on keeping heel heights similar. A note of the shoes used at alignment helps at every review.
The foot is not suited to users below 70 kg or above 125 kg, users above K3, or children. The conformity documentation those procurement routes require is issued by the manufacturer and provided by the seller.