EN ISO 17693:2005

Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting (ISO 17693:2004)

ISO 17693:2004 specifies a test method to determine the lastability of uppers or complete upper assemblies, irrespective of the material used, in order to assess suitability for end use.

Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien - Aufzwickbarkeit (ISO 17693:2004)

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Aufzwickbarkeit von Obermaterialien oder vollständigem Schuhwerk unabhängig vom Werkstoff fest, um die Gebrauchseigenschaften im fertigen Zustand zu bestimmen.

Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges - Aptitude au montage (ISO 17693:2004)

L'ISO 17693:2004 spécifie une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer l'aptitude au montage des tiges ou assemblage complet de la tige, quel que soit le matériau qui les compose afin d'évaluer si elles conviennent à l'utilisation finale.

Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting (ISO 17693:2004)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Sep-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2006
• ICS: 61.060 - Footwear
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 28-Sep-2005
• Due Date: 24-Oct-2006
• Completion Date: 28-Sep-2005
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 17693:2005 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting (ISO 17693:2004)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13511:2001/AC:2003 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Replaces: EN 13511:2001 - Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Refers: EN 12222:1997 - Footwear - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing of footwear and components for footwear
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 2418:2023 - Leather - Chemical, physical, mechanical and fastness tests - Position and preparation of specimens for testing (ISO 2418:2023)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: CEN ISO/TR 20879:2007 - Footwear - Performance requirements for components for footwear - Uppers (ISO/TR 20879:2007)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 17709:2018 - Footwear - Sampling location, preparation and duration of conditioning of samples and test pieces (ISO 17709:2004)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13400:2001 - Footwear - Sampling location, preparation and duration of conditioning of samples and test pieces
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN ISO 17693:2005 specifies standardized test methods for evaluating the resistance to damage on lasting of footwear uppers and complete upper assemblies, regardless of the material used. Developed by CEN and based on ISO 17693:2004, this standard is crucial for assessing the durability and suitability of upper materials for their intended use in finished footwear. By defining consistent procedures for testing, the standard helps ensure product quality across the global footwear industry.

Key Topics

• Test Scope: Method applies to all footwear upper materials-leather, synthetic materials, and textiles-and to complete upper assemblies, except for areas with structural features like seams or perforations.
• Resistance to Damage on Lasting: The method determines a material’s ability to withstand mechanical stretching and stress during manufacturing-specifically, its performance during the lasting process when uppers are shaped and fixed onto the shoe last.
• Sampling and Conditioning: Specifications are given for sample sizes, environmental conditioning, and the exclusion of certain upper regions, ensuring reliable and comparable results.
• Test Apparatus: The standard describes the use of a clamping device and a moveable plunger with a spherical end to distend the sample and measure both the force and the extent of deformation leading to the first damage or complete rupture.
• Result Expression: Results are typically recorded as the average force and distension at which the first damage, grain crack (for leather), or bursting occurs, supporting consistent reporting and comparison.

Applications

EN ISO 17693:2005 provides significant practical value for various stakeholders in the footwear sector:

• Footwear Manufacturers: Ensures that chosen upper materials and assemblies withstand manufacturing stresses, supporting product long life and reducing return rates due to material failures.
• Material Suppliers: Allows suppliers to certify their materials to industry standards, making it easier to market components as reliable and fit for purpose.
• Product Development and Quality Control: Facilitates the selection and verification of materials during the design phase, as well as routine quality checks before or after footwear assembly.
• Testing Laboratories: Offers an internationally aligned protocol for conducting standard resistance tests on footwear uppers, enabling third-party verification and benchmarking.

Implementing EN ISO 17693:2005 helps businesses achieve greater consistency in product quality, streamline compliance with international regulations, and build consumer trust in finished footwear products.

Related Standards

Compliance with EN ISO 17693:2005 is often supported by reference to other footwear and material testing standards, including:

• EN 12222: Footwear – Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing of footwear and components. Ensures consistency in test environment conditions.
• prEN ISO 2418: Leather – Sampling for physical and chemical testing. Outlines how to select representative samples, especially for leather uppers.
• EN 13511:2001 (Superseded): The standard replaced by EN ISO 17693:2005, offering improved and updated guidance.

By aligning test practices with these related standards, manufacturers and laboratories can ensure a comprehensive approach to footwear material performance and international market compliance.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2005
Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting (ISO
17693:2004)
Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on lasting (ISO
17693:2004)
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien - Aufzwickbarkeit (ISO 17693:2004)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges - Aptitude au montage (ISO 17693:2004)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17693:2005
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 17693
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2005
ICS 61.060 Supersedes EN 13511:2001
English Version
Footwear - Test methods for uppers - Resistance to damage on
lasting (ISO 17693:2004)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai des tiges - Aptitude au Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für Obermaterialien -
montage (ISO 17693:2004) Aufzwickbarkeit (ISO 17693:2004)
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Foreword
The text of ISO 17693:2004 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 216 "Footwear"
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO
17693:2005 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 309 "Footwear", the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2006, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2006.

This document supersedes EN 13511:2001.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17693:2004 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 17693:2005 without any
modifications.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17693
First edition
2004-10-15
Footwear — Test methods for uppers —
Resistance to damage on lasting
Chaussures — Méthodes d'essai des tiges — Aptitude au montage

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ISO 17693:2004(E)
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ISO 17693:2004(E)
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ISO 17693:2004(E)
EN 13511:2001 (E)
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a test method to determine the lastability of uppers or complete upper assembly
irrespective of the material in order to assess the suitability for the end use.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 12222, Footwear - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing of footwear and components for
footwear.
prEN ISO 2418, Leather - Chemical, physical, mechanical and fastness tests – Sampling.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European St
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