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Our aim is to evaluate the accuracy, reliability and ease of use of a new intervention to train people with diabetes and their \u2018footwear buddies\u2019 (e.g., partner\/family member) to assess footwear for adequate length and width. Participants were provided with foot and footwear measuring tools, written instructions, video and face\u2010to\u2010face training.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>20 participants were recruited consisting of 10 people with diabetes aged 18+ and their 10 \u2018footwear buddies\u2019. Participants measured feet and footwear length repeatedly and completed ease\u2010of\u2010use Visual Analogue Score surveys after reading\/viewing educational materials.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Mean absolute difference (MAD) between study participants' and researchers' foot length and width measurements was 3\u20135\u2009mm after only an average 6.5\u2009\u00b1\u20091.6\u2009min of training. Repeated measurement Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) ranged from moderate to excellent (0.71\u20131.00) with excellent ease of use (7.8\/10).<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>MAD between participants' and researchers' footwear length measurements was 5\u2009mm with excellent ICC (0.99\u20131.00) and ease of use scores (7.8\/10). However, footwear width MAD was much larger (9\u201011\u2009mm, 0.96 ICC), with poor ease of use.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diabetes footwear assessment shows potential\u2014individuals at risk of foot ulceration and their footwear buddies can be empowered to assess their feet and footwear for length even after just 20\u2009min' training. 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