In much of Europe and Canada, and in many homes in New Zealand and Australia, it is customary to remove one's shoes or boots when entering a home; In the United States this is rare in most parts of the country.; In Japan, the custom is so widespread that floors are often made of materials that are too soft to survive being walked on with shoes.; In some cultures, bare feet may be considered unsightly or offensive. In Arab countries and in Thailand, it is considered extremely offensive to show someone the sole of your foot, although the practice of not wearing shoes is common, due to various reasons including hot climate and tradition.;

Measurement

The foot provides a convenient way to measure short distances on the ground by placing one foot directly in front of the other; this led to the adoption of the foot as a unit of length, even though not all human feet correspond exactly to this measure.

Parts of the foot

Heel; Instep; Sole; Ball; Five toes: big, pointer, middle, ring, pinky toes; Toenails;

Bones

Tarsus

Calcaneus; Talus; Cuboid bone; Navicular bone; Cuneiform bones;

; Metatarsus

Metatarsal bones;

; Toes

Phalanges of the foot;

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Disorders of the feet

Athlete's foot; Bunion; Callus; Club foot; Flat feet; Morton's Neuroma; Verruca (plantar wart);