Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Water resistance

This draft standard specifies a test method for the determination of the water resistance of footwear, irrespective of the material.

Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für den ganzen Schuh - Wasserbeständigkeit

Dieser Normentwurf gibt ein Prüfverfahren zur materialunabhängigen Bestimmung der Wasserbeständigkeit von Schuhen.

Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai s'appliquant à la chaussure entière - Résistance à l'eau

Le présent projet de norme spécifie une méthode de détermination de la résistance à l'eau des articles chaussants, quel que soit leur matériau constitutif.

Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Water resistance

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
23-Jan-2001
ICS
61.060 - Footwear
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 309/WG 1 - Minimum performance requirements and test methods for components for footwear
Current Stage
9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
Start Date
15-Jun-2017
Completion Date
15-Jun-2017
Ref Project
SIST EN 13073:2001 - Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Water resistance

Overview

EN 13073:2001 - Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Water resistance - is a CEN standard that specifies a test method for determining the water resistance of complete footwear, irrespective of the materials used. The standard was published in 2001 and has been adopted by national bodies (for example as SIST EN 13073:2001 in Slovenia). EN 13073 provides a harmonized approach for assessing whether a finished shoe resists water penetration under defined test conditions.

Key Topics

The standard addresses the main elements required to carry out reproducible water resistance tests on whole shoes. Key technical topics typically covered include:

  • Scope and definitions relevant to water resistance testing for whole footwear
  • Test specimen: use of the complete shoe rather than individual components
  • Test apparatus and setup necessary to perform the water resistance assessment
  • Test procedure that defines how the shoe is exposed to water and how penetration is observed or measured
  • Evaluation and acceptance criteria for determining pass/fail or classifying performance
  • Test reporting requirements to ensure consistent documentation of results and conditions

Note: EN 13073 specifies these elements at a standard level; specific operational details (e.g., exact apparatus dimensions or numeric thresholds) are defined in the official text.

Applications

EN 13073 is relevant for practical use in:

  • Footwear manufacturers validating design and production processes for water-resistant or waterproof shoes
  • Independent testing laboratories performing quality control and compliance testing
  • Product development teams comparing materials, constructions and finishing methods for water entry resistance
  • Quality managers and procurement teams requiring standardized test evidence to support product claims and supplier verification
  • Regulatory and certification bodies where standardized test data are needed for conformity assessment

Using EN 13073 helps ensure consistent, comparable test results for marketing claims (e.g., “water-resistant”), performance benchmarking, and quality assurance.

Related Standards

  • EN 13073 is part of the broader set of CEN footwear standards and is often used alongside national transpositions (e.g., SIST EN 13073:2001).
  • For comprehensive footwear evaluation, testers commonly refer to related test standards covering durability, slip resistance, breathability and material-specific tests.

Keywords: EN 13073, footwear water resistance test, whole shoe testing, CEN standard, water-resistant footwear, shoe testing methods, SIST EN 13073.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13073:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Water resistance". This standard covers: This draft standard specifies a test method for the determination of the water resistance of footwear, irrespective of the material.

This draft standard specifies a test method for the determination of the water resistance of footwear, irrespective of the material.

EN 13073:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.060 - Footwear. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Water resistanceSchuhe - Prüfverfahren für den ganzen Schuh - WasserbeständigkeitChaussures - Méthodes d'essai s'appliquant a la chaussure entiere - Résistance a l'eauFootwear - Test methods for whole shoe -
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