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Table 4 Footwear construction

From: Footwear characteristics in people with inflammatory arthritis in Singapore

Heel height, n (%)

 0.0 – 2.5 cm

53 (52 %)

 2.6 – 5.0 cm

44 (44 %)

  > 5.0 cm

4 (4 %)

Fixation, n (%)

 None

63 (62 %)

 Velcro

12 (12 %)

 Laces

19 (19 %)

 Straps or buckles

6 (6 %)

 Zip

1 (1 %)

Heel counter stiffness, n (%)

 None

52 (51 %)

 Minimal (>45°)

29 (29 %)

 Moderate (<45°)

15 (15 %)

 Rigid (0–10°)

5 (5 %)

Midsole sagittal stability, n (%)

 Minimal (>45°)

56 (55 %)

 Moderate (<45°)

41 (41 %)

 Rigid (0–10°)

4 (4 %)

Presence of cushioning, n (%)

 None

34 (34 %)

 Heel

3 (3 %)

 Heel/forefoot

64 (63 %)

Tread wear, n (%)

 Not worn

11 (11 %)

 Partly worn

69 (68 %)

 Fully worn

21 (20 %)

Age of shoe, n (%)

 0 – 6 months

17 (17 %)

 6 – 12 months

24 (24 %)

  > 1 year old

60 (59 %)