Subject characteristics (mean (SEM) or median (min−max)) and details from questionnaire responses regarding running behaviours and preconceived opinions on minimalist footwear
| Subject details | |
| Total n (male/female) | 35 (17/18) |
| Height (m) | 1.68 (0.09) |
| Age (years) | 30.3 (5.9) |
| Mass (kg) | 69.5 (11.9) |
| Shoe size (UK sizes) | 7 (3–12) |
| Questionnaire response | |
| Runner/non-runner (n) | 29/6 |
| Running amount (hours/week) | 1.5 (0–15) |
| Exercise amount (hours/week) | 3.5 (0–17) |
| Prior awareness of minimalist footwear (n) | 29 |
| Minimalist footwear beneficial? (yes/no/unsure) | 19/7/9 |