Table 2.

Adjusted^* rate ratios for falls within the home according to usual footwear reported at baseline (N=765)

Usual footwear	Rate Ratio	95% Confidence Interval
2-category classification of footwear#
Referent group (all others combined)	1.00
Slippers + bare feet + socks	0.96	0.62 to 1.50
9-category classification of footwear§
Referent group (athletic shoes)	1.00
Slippers	0.92	0.54 to 1.58
Bare feet	1.17	0.34 to 4.04
Socks without shoes	1.34	0.44 to 4.02
Oxfords	0.93	0.66 to 1.31
Loafers	1.16	0.82 to 1.64
Sandals	1.45	0.73 to 2.91
Pumps	0.70	0.18 to 2.75
Boots	2.18	0.77 to 6.18

^*Adjusted for age (continuous) and gender by negative binomial regression.

^#Referent group: athletic shoes, oxfords, loafers, sandals/thongs, pumps, and boots combined.

^§Referent group: athletic shoes, which include athletic shoes, sneakers, and canvas flats. Oxfords include tied oxford shoes, buckle shoes, and orthopedic (special) shoes; loafers include loafers and slip-ons; sandals include sandals, thongs, flip-flops, and clogs; pumps include pumps and high heels; boots include work boots, other laced boots, and pull-on boots.