What are the requirements for a shoe with extended heels?

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What are the requirements for a shoe with extended heels?

Extended heel shoes need the heel extensions to run parallel to the hoof walls, aligning with the shoe’s plane so they sit evenly across the heel. Keeping the extensions parallel ensures uniform contact and load distribution, which helps stabilize the shoe and prevent rocking or pressure points at the heel. The extensions should be as long as the stock width to cover the full heel area; this breadth provides consistent support under the heel without leaving gaps. If the extensions curved inward, they wouldn’t match the hoof’s shape and could create pressure or mismatches; if the extensions are raised without any extension, there’s no added heel support; if they’re shorter than the stock width, they wouldn’t adequately cover and support the heel, compromising stability.

Extended heel shoes need the heel extensions to run parallel to the hoof walls, aligning with the shoe’s plane so they sit evenly across the heel. Keeping the extensions parallel ensures uniform contact and load distribution, which helps stabilize the shoe and prevent rocking or pressure points at the heel. The extensions should be as long as the stock width to cover the full heel area; this breadth provides consistent support under the heel without leaving gaps. If the extensions curved inward, they wouldn’t match the hoof’s shape and could create pressure or mismatches; if the extensions are raised without any extension, there’s no added heel support; if they’re shorter than the stock width, they wouldn’t adequately cover and support the heel, compromising stability.

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