Which of the following element in a shoe impression is most likely to indicate the shoe belonged to a particular person/suspect?

The shoe size is unusually large-a size 14 shoe, not available in retail stores.

The shoe tread comes from a limited-run series of shoes.

The print reveals a broken tread and gouges in the soles.

The shoe print was found at several locations known to be travelled by the suspect.

Answer: The print reveals a broken tread and gouges in the soles.

Explanation:

In the shoe impression several characteristics can be examined such as the class and individual characteristics. The class characteristics like company, make and model of the shoe, tread design, color and size. The individual characteristics can be examined which actually comes from the wear and use of the shoes, dirt and dust particles and others. These features develop in the shoe due to personal use.

Among the options given, The print reveals a broken tread and gouges in the soles. is the correct option. This is because of the fact that it describes the individual characteristic of the shoe. The broken tread is because of the inappropriate use of the shoe and presence of gouges (a scoop or whole) can also be because of the inappropriate use. These characteristics can link the shoe with the suspect.

The answer is the print reveals a broken tread and gouges in the soles.