In this research the plantar image acquired by ”Harris and Beath footprinting mat” is applied for tracing of the plantar contour and footprint parameters using image processing. In tracing of the plantar contour the contrast of the plantar image is first increased and then smoothed. The snake with the attraction and even distance energy is applied for tracing of the plantar contour by setting the initial snake curve close to the edge of the plantar contour. Moreover, the footprint parameters, foot length and foot width are further calculated. Footprint parameters can know foot problems, and foot length and foot width can be applied on shoe last so that the foot shape can find the appropriate shoes.