| 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 |