Table 1 Characteristics of shoes worn by participants
Male (n = 44) | Female (n = 67) | Total (n = 111) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Right (SD): Left (SD) | Right (SD): Left (SD) | Right (SD): Left (SD) | |
Mean Foot Length mm | 264.3 (18.3): 264.3 (18.9) | 236.9 (18.3): 236.3 (19) | 247.7 (18.3): 247.4 (18.9) |
Mean Internal Shoe Size mm | 283 (19.2): 283 (19.2) | 255.1 (19.3): 255.2 (19.2) | 266.1 (19.2): 266.2 (19.1) |
Mean difference between foot and shoe length | 18.8 (10): 18.7 (10.4) | 18.6 (9.95): 19.4 (10.3) | 18.4 (9.9): 18.8 (10.3) |
Shoe Characteristics (FAF): | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Shoes Fitting on both feet | 3 (7) | 4 (6) | 7 (6) |
Shoes Fitting on at least one foot | 14 (32) | 17 (25) | 31 (28) |
Shoes with no fixation | 8 (18) | 21 (31) | 29 (26) |
Heel Counter Stiffness > 45 | 25 (57) | 45 (67) | 70 (63) |
Longitudinal Sole Rigidity > 45 | 34 (77) | 56 (85) | 90 (81) |
Sole Flexion Point not at MTPJs | 3 (7) | 5 (7) | 8 (7) |
Smooth, partly worn or fully worn sole | 42 (95) | 58 (87) | 100 (90) |
Shoe Type (FAF): | |||
Walking Shoes | 26 (23) | 31 (28) | 57 (51) |
Sandals | 3 (3) | 14 (13) | 17 (15) |
Athletic Shoes | 4 (4) | 6 (5) | 10 (9) |
Moccasins | 2 (2) | 6 (5) | 8 (7) |
Court Shoes | 0 (0) | 3 (3) | 3 (3) |
Oxford Shoes | 5 (5) | 1 (1) | 6 (5) |
Slippers | 2 (2) | 3 (3) | 5 (5) |
Other | 2 (2) | 3 (3) | 5 (5) |