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Participant characteristics (age, sex, height, weight, and comorbidities) were collected. Participants walked a 30-m round trip at a self-selected pace. Gait was measured using inertial measurement units.\n \n Results<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n Results showed that stride length, stride velocity, push-off ratio, and minimal toe clearance decreased with age (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u2009.03) and flat-foot ratio increased with age (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u2009.01), while cadence, walking phases (stance, swing, double support, and loading ratio), and maximal heel clearance were similar across age groups (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009>\u2009.05). Males had a lower cadence, a longer stride, and a higher maximal heel clearance than females (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009<\u2009.04). Stride velocity and minimal toe clearance were similar between sexes (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009>\u2009.05).\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n This study found that stride length and velocity decrease with age, and notable sex differences exist in stride length and maximal heel clearance. These findings underscore the importance of considering both age and sex when assessing walking and functional capacity in older adults.\n \n Significance\/Implications<\/jats:bold>\n :\n <\/jats:italic>\n Aging impacts gait, and inertial measurement units offer a valuable tool to examine how age and sex affect walking. 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