EN ISO 24264:2020

Footwear - Test methods for hollow and compact heels and top pieces - Top piece attachment strength (ISO 24264:2020)

This document specifies a method for determining the attachment pull-out strength of heel top pieces.
This method is applicable to all kind of heels with top pieces.

Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für hohle und kompakte Absätze und Absatzflecken - Festigkeit der Absatzfleckbefestigung (ISO 24264:2020)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Befestigungsabzugsstärke von Absatzflecken fest.
Dieses Verfahren ist auf alle Arten von Absätzen mit Absatzflecken anwendbar.

Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai pour les talons creux et pleins avec bonbouts - Résistance de fixation des bonbouts (ISO 24264:2020)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la résistance à l'arrachement de la fixation des bonbouts du talon.
La présente méthode est applicable à tout type de talons dotés d'un bonbout.

Obutev - Preskusne metode za votle in kompaktne pete ter napetnike - Trdnost pritrditve napetnikov (ISO 24264:2020)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Oct-2020
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Apr-2021
• 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: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 21-Oct-2020
• Completion Date: 21-Oct-2020
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 24264:2020 - Footwear - Test methods for hollow and compact heels and top pieces - Top piece attachment strength (ISO 24264:2020)

Relations

• Refers: ISO 7500-1:2018 - Metallic materials — Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines — Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines — Calibration and verification of the force-measuring system
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 29481-1:2017 - Building information models - Information delivery manual - Part 1: Methodology and format (ISO 29481-1:2016)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 24264:2020 - Footwear — Test methods for hollow and compact heels with top pieces — Top piece attachment strength
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 24264:2020 specifies standardized test methods for determining the attachment pull-out strength of heel top pieces in footwear. Developed by CEN in collaboration with ISO, this international standard applies to all types of heels with top pieces, including both hollow and compact designs. By providing a uniform approach to testing, EN ISO 24264:2020 helps ensure consistent, reliable quality and enhanced safety in the footwear industry.

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Key Topics

• Attachment Strength Testing
  The core focus is the measurement of pull-out strength of heel top pieces using a specified tensile method. This process is critical for assessing how securely the top piece is attached to the heel, which directly impacts shoe durability and safety.

• Applicability
  The test method applies to any shoe type featuring a heel with an attached top piece, regardless of whether the construction is hollow or compact.

• Preparation and Conditioning
  The standard outlines requirements for sample conditioning and preparation to ensure fair and consistent results. Samples are typically conditioned for 24 hours under controlled temperature and humidity.

• Testing Equipment
  A tensile testing machine with appropriate accuracy and force range is required, as specified by related standards (e.g., ISO 7500-1). The procedure includes using specific clamping devices and tools to prepare and hold the test specimens.

• Evaluation and Reporting
  Results are recorded as the maximum force (in Newtons) required to detach the top piece. The standard details requirements for reporting, including identification of footwear tested, reference to the standard, results, and any test deviations.

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Applications

• Footwear Manufacturers
  Used to qualify production methods and materials for heel top pieces, ensuring finished shoes meet durability expectations and consumer safety requirements.

• Quality Control Laboratories
  Enables objective comparison of attachment strength across different shoe models and batches, facilitating robust quality assurance and product certification.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Footwear subjected to EN ISO 24264:2020 testing can demonstrate compliance with European and international standards, supporting market access and consumer trust.

• Product Development
  R&D teams can apply these test methods during the design phase to evaluate new materials or heel constructions before scaling up to mass production.

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Related Standards

• ISO 7500-1: Metallic materials - Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines. Specifies accuracy requirements for tensile testing equipment used in the EN ISO 24264:2020 test procedure.
• ISO 18454: Footwear - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing of footwear and components. Sets requirements for the environmental conditioning of samples prior to testing.
• EN ISO 22568 Series: Covers test methods for shoe components such as toecaps and inserts, related to footwear safety and durability.

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Adopting EN ISO 24264:2020 ensures footwear manufacturers and testing labs have a reliable, repeatable method to assess top piece attachment strength. This contributes to improved product quality, customer satisfaction, and alignment with internationally recognized best practices for safety and durability in the footwear industry.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2020
Obutev - Preskusne metode za votle in kompaktne pete ter napetnike - Trdnost
pritrditve napetnikov (ISO 24264:2020)
Footwear - Test methods for hollow and compact heels and top pieces - Top piece
attachment strength (ISO 24264:2020)
Schuhe - Befestigungsstärke von Oberflecken (ISO 24264:2020)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai pour les talons creux et pleins avec bonbouts -
Résistance de fixation des bonbouts (ISO 24264:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 24264:2020
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 24264
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 61.060
English Version
Footwear - Test methods for hollow and compact heels
and top pieces - Top piece attachment strength (ISO
24264:2020)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai pour les talons creux et Schuhe - Befestigungsstärke von Oberflecken (ISO
pleins avec bonbouts - Résistance de fixation des 24264:2020)
bonbouts (ISO 24264:2020)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 September 2020.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 24264:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 216
"Footwear" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 309 “Footwear” the secretariat of which
is held by UNE.
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 April 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 24264:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 24264:2020 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 24264
First edition
2020-10
Footwear — Test methods for hollow
and compact heels with top pieces —
Top piece attachment strength
Chaussures — Méthodes d'essai pour les talons creux et pleins avec
bonbouts — Résistance de fixation des bonbouts
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ISO 24264:2020(E)
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ISO 24264:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Apparatus . 1
5 Sampling and conditioning . 2
6 Preparation of test-pieces . 2
7 Procedure.
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