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BACKGROUND: Extended periods of standing are linked to abnormalities in the posture of the feet, hence reducing their longevity. Males and females have different foot shapes geometrically. Foot discomfort significantly affects one's quality of life and is a major public health concern. Our aim is to find out the gender specific differences in foot posture deformities in salespeople. OBLECTIVE: To find out the prevalence of foot posture deformities using foot posture index and associated foot pain in salespeople. METHODS: A cross sectional study was done in 100 males and 100 females in sales Industry. The Foot posture deformities were assessed using the foot posture index and foot pain was assessed using SAFE- Q Questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 200 participants who satisfied in the inclusion criteria participated in the study. Mean age of participants was (mean= 42) and (SD= 9.6). According to foot posture index analysis,54% have foot posture deformities. Out of 100 males,53% are affected and out of 100 females, 55% are affected. There is 2% minor increase in foot posture deformities in females compared to males. In subjects with foot posture deformities, 41.5% of males and 81.8% of females have foot pain. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that salespeople have significant foot posture deformities. In our research, there is 2% minor increase in foot posture deformities in females compared to males. Many of them have foot posture deformities in both feet. Females have more pronated foot posture deformities while males have both supinated and pronated types. We also found that women with foot posture deformities have increased foot pain compared with males. In our study, obese people have increased foot posture deformities.