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Table 4 The recruits’ complaints associated with wearing NDIB in Phase 3 of the study with HWIB in Phase 2 of the study

From: The search for the best infantry boot

Problem

Number of complaints (%)

 

HWIB

NDIB

General complaints

  

Pain

3 (9 %)

3 (3 %)

Not comfortable

0

9 (10 %)

Too stiff

0

3 (3 %)

Too heavy

0

2 (2 %)

No room for orthotics

0

4 (4 %)

Generally tight

3 (9 %)

1 (1 %)

Not suitable for running

1 (3 %)

2 (2 %)

Foot not stable in boot

0

3 (3 %)

Pain on prolonged standing

1 (3 %)

9 (10 %)

Takes time to accommodate

3 (9 %)

0

Too narrow

1 (3 %)

0

Heel problems

  

Abrasions

11 (33 %)

8 (9 %)

Pressure

4 (12 %)

9 (10 %)

Blisters

0

1 (1 %)

Midfoot problems

  

Pressure over bunion

1 (3 %)

0

Pressure over 1st MT head

0

11 (12 %)

Pressure over MT heads

2 (6 %)

2 (2 %)

Toe problems

  

Pressure

1 (3 %)

4 (4 %)

Abrasions

1 (3 %)

3 (3 %)

Blisters

0

1 (1 %)

Ankle problems

  

Pressure

1 (3 %)

5 (5 %)

Pain

0

1 (1 %)

Sprain ankle

0

1 (1 %)

Boot lacing system

  

Lacing problems

0

3 (3 %)

Lace hook detached

0

1 (1 %)

Lace associated wounds

0

4 (5 %)

Pressure under hooks

0

1 (1 %)

Pressure at ankle

0

2 (2 %)

Total number

33 (100 %)

93 (100 %)

Number of recruits with at least 1 complaint

28 (38 %)

55 (85 %)

Total number of recruits

73

65