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International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

Table 2 Functionality evaluation of protective footwear for firefighters in Korea

From: A study on the design improvement of protective footwear for firefighters

Classification

N (%)

Functionality satisfaction

 Satisfaction

188 (43.93)

 Unsatisfaction

240 (56.07)

 Total

428 (100.00)

Functionality improvements

 Weight

71 (30.21)

 Ventilation

57 (24.26)

 Waterproof

43 (18.30)

 Closure

20 (8.51)

 Flame resistance

18 (7.66)

 Others

26 (11.06)

Specific improvements

 

 Total

235 (100.00)

 Wearing

226 (57.51)

 Shock absorption

95 (24.17)

 Visibility

20 (5.09)

 Closure

18 (4.58)

 Others

34 (8.65)

 Total

393 (100.00)