The system of clinical typology of the foot is developed with the goal to individually organize separate types of feet into particular groups. This should help to explain variable incidence of foot malfunction and variable success with therapy. “Anthropometrical“ methods, based on description of the shape, size or other foot measurements, can only very marginally contribute to the choice of appropriate therapy.On the contrary, functional typology of the foot can contribute to rational choice of the orthotic insoles or other therapeutical measures in common and less serious disorders of the foot.Functional typology is based on the knowledge of functional anatomy and kinesiology, mainly in relation between subtalar and Chopart’s joint and mutual position of the tarsal and metatarsal joints. These characteristics can significantly affect postural and locomotor function of the foot.

        Key words: foot, kinesiology, typology