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Gait features, such as asymmetry and variability, are not routinely determined, but may provide more specific insights into the patient\u2019s walking capacity. Inertial measurement units offer a feasible and promising tool to determine these gait features. Objective: We examined the test\u2013retest reliability of inertial measurement units-based gait features measured in a two-minute walking assessment in people after stroke and while in clinical rehabilitation. Method: Thirty-one people after stroke performed two assessments with a test\u2013retest interval of 24 h. Each assessment consisted of a two-minute walking test on a 14-m walking path. Participants were equipped with three inertial measurement units, placed at both feet and at the low back. In total, 166 gait features were calculated for each assessment, consisting of spatio-temporal (56), frequency (26), complexity (63), and asymmetry (14) features. The reliability was determined using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Additionally, the minimal detectable change and the relative minimal detectable change were computed. Results: Overall, 107 gait features had good\u2013excellent reliability, consisting of 50 spatio-temporal, 8 frequency, 36 complexity, and 13 symmetry features. The relative minimal detectable change of these features ranged between 0.5 and 1.5 standard deviations. 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