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Table 1 Prevalence of footwear categories and types worn inside the house most of the time in the previous year (n = 726)

From: Factors associated with type of footwear worn inside the house: a cross-sectional study

Category

Type

n

% (95% CI)

Protective

Walking shoes

31

4% (3.0–6.0)

Running shoes

28

4% (2.7–5.5)

Oxford shoes

11

2% (0.8–2.7)

Bespoke footwear

6

< 1% (0.3–1.8)

Boots

5

< 1% (0.3–1.7)

Total

 

81

11% (9.1–13.7)

Non-protective

Slippers

155

21% (18.5–24.5)

Thongs/flip flops

105

15% (12.1–17.2)

Backless slippers

54

7% (5.7–9.6)

Moccasins

34

5% (3.4–6.4)

Sandals

30

4% (2.9–5.9)

Ugg Boots

19

3% (1.7–4.1)

Court shoes

4

< 1% (0.2–1.5)

Mules

0

0

High heels

0

0

Total

 

401

55% (51.6–58.8)

No Footwear

   

Barefoot

219

30% (26.9–33.6)

Socks only

25

3% (2.3–5.1)

Total

244

34% (30.3–37.1)