Aetrex Talks the ‘Future of Shoe Fitting’ at FN CEO Summit 2021

Aetrex Worldwide Inc. has taken the idiom “if the shoe fits, wear it,” to the next level. At the FN CEO Summit on June 9 and 10, Jennie Bell, deputy managing editor at Footwear News, led a discussion on “The Future of Shoe Fitting” with Larry Schwartz, chief creative officer and Matt Schwartz, executive vice president, Aetrex Worldwide Inc. On the heels of its latest launch, the Albert Scanner 3-D Fit, Aetrex has leaned into technology to differentiate and deliver the closest fit possible to its customers with its product, a stand-on platform for brick-and-mortar stores that delivers a quick fix to determining shoe size. There are two categories for foot scanning: pressure-based, which is tied to orthotics and foot health, and 3-D reconstruction of the foot through AI that allows for an advanced shoe fit. For Aetrex, the company’s new scanning technology is all about 3-D measurements and advanced shoe fitting, and its Albert II Pro, which launched last year, had already integrated the two technologies for a comprehensive sizing experience. Larry Schwartz said, “The idea of using AI for shoe fitting is actually more basic than some of the other ways AI is used. With our technology, the more that data is

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