Table 2 Mean ratings (SD) (Round 1; range: 0–10) and agreement rates (Round 2; %) for items to be included within the MI
From: A consensus definition and rating scale for minimalist shoes
Round 1 | Round 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Rating | Inclusion | |
Provisionally included | ||
Heel to toe drop (lower for minimalist) | 9.0 (2.1) | 92.9 |
Torsional flexibility (higher for minimalist) | 8.8 (1.9) | 95.2 |
Weight (lower for minimalist) | 8.8 (1.5) | 100 |
Longitudinal flexibility (higher for minimalist) | 8.7 (2.0) | 95.2 |
Stack height (lower for minimalist) | 8.6 (2.6) | 88.1 |
Motion control devices (dual/multi-density midsole, rigid heel counter) (fewer for minimalist) | 8.5 (2.9) | 85.7 |
Arch support devices (elevated medial insole under foot arch, tensioned medial upper) (fewer for minimalist) | 8.5 (2.9) | 85.7 |
Round 1 | Round 2 | |
Rating | Exclusion | |
Provisionally excluded | ||
Upper/cover flexibility (higher for minimalist) | 7.8 (2.7) | 78.6 |
Toe-box width (anatomical fit) (higher for minimalist) | 7.2 (3.3) | 57.1 |
Sole density (higher for minimalist) | 6.5 (3.2) | 81.0 |
Presence of outsole lugs (fewer for minimalist)a | 2.7 (3.4) | --- |