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%) |