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A single-center prospective study included 20 healthy adults (40 limbs; 22\u201374 years) who underwent vascular and neurological screening prior to data collection. Plantar temperature was continuously recorded using Tarsos\u00ae Smart Insoles with 21 embedded sensors per foot during three consecutive 10 min phases: supine, sitting, and standing. Data were analyzed for regional differences across the toes, metatarsals, arch, and heel using statistical and visual methods. Distinct posture-related temperature patterns were observed. The arch consistently exhibited the highest temperatures, while the toes remained cooler across all phases. Supine positioning resulted in relatively uniform temperature increases, whereas sitting and standing demonstrated more-stable but region-specific patterns, with slower rates of temperature change and more pronounced regional variation. Compared with barefoot thermography, the in-shoe condition showed greater heat retention and reduced evaporative cooling, highlighting the importance of context-specific baseline data. 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