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Table 4 Footwear Construction

From: 'Choosing shoes': a preliminary study into the challenges facing clinicians in assessing footwear for rheumatoid patients

Footwear Variable

n (%)

Heel Height

 

0-2.5 cm

64 (80%)

2.6-5.0 cm

16 (20%)

Fixation

 

One

36 (45%)

Laces

14 (18%)

Straps/Buckles

28 (35%)

Velcro

2 (3%)

Heel Counter Stiffness

 

Not Available

30 (38%)

<45 degrees

18 (23%)

>45 degrees

32 (40%)

Longitudinal Sole Rigidity

 

<45 degrees

34 (42%)

>45 degrees

46 (58%)

Sole Flexion Point

 

At level of 1st MPJT

68 (85%)

Before 1st MPJT

12 (15%)

Tread Pattern

 

Textured

33 (41%)

Smooth

14 (18%)

Partly worn

33 (41%)

Sole Hardness

 

Soft

28 (35%)

Firm

40 (50%)

Hard

12 (15%)