Table 2 Baseline footwear characteristics
Variable | Footwear intervention group (n = 47) | Control group (n = 47) |
|---|---|---|
Footwear type, n (%) | ||
Good | 23 (51%) | 23 (51%) |
Athletic | 5 | 11 |
Oxford | 10 | 5 |
Therapeutic | 2 | 0 |
Walking | 6 | 7 |
Moderate | 3 (7%) | 2 (4%) |
Boot | 3 | 2 |
Poor | 19 (42%) | 20 (44%) |
Sandal | 8 | 4 |
Moccasin | 4 | 7 |
Flip-flop | 4 | 4 |
Slipper | 2 | 4 |
Court | 1 | 0 |
Mule | 0 | 1 |
Footwear age, n (%) | ||
< 6 months | 8 (18%) | 12 (27%) |
6–12 months | 5 (11%) | 9 (20%) |
> 12 months | 31 (70%) | 24 (53%) |
Upper wear, n (%) | ||
Neutral | 34 (77%) | 26 (58%) |
Medial | 9 (20%) | 17 (38%) |
Lateral | 1 (2%) | 2 (4%) |
Midsole wear, n (%) | ||
Neutral | 38 (86%) | 31 (69%) |
Medial | 9 (20%) | 9 (20%) |
Lateral | 1 (2%) | 5 (11%) |
Outsole wear, n (%) | ||
None | 2 (4%) | 7 (16%) |
Partly worn | 35 (78%) | 29 (64%) |
Fully worn | 8 (18%) | 9 (20%) |
Outsole wear pattern, n (%) | ||
None | 1 (2%) | 6 (13%) |
Normal | 17 (38%) | 19 (42%) |
Medial | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Lateral | 27 (60%) | 20 (44%) |