What is 'Bha': India's First Indigenous Footwear Sizing System
For decades, Indians have grappled with the discomfort of squeezing their feet into shoes sized according to US or European standards. This often led to a litany of issues ranging from blisters to foot deformities. However, a groundbreaking solution may be on the horizon with the unveiling of 'Bha', a new indigenous shoe sizing system developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). Named after 'Bharat', signifying its Indian origin, Bha represents a seismic shift in how footwear sizes are determined in the country. The impetus for this transformative system arose from a nationwide survey conducted between December 2021 and March 2022. Utilizing advanced 3D foot scanning technology, the study meticulously analyzed over one lakh Indian feet across diverse locations, uncovering crucial insights into Indian foot morphology. While Bha is still in its proposal stage, it has garnered significant interest from t...
