SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026

Footwear - Performance requirements for components for footwear - Stiffeners and toe puffs (ISO/TS 20995:2024)

This document establishes the performance requirements for stiffener and toe puff components for footwear, in order to assess the suitability for the end use and/or fitness for purpose. It also establishes the test methods to be used to evaluate the compliance with the requirements.
This document applies to stiffeners and toe puffs for all kinds of footwear as defined in Table 1.
This document can be used as a reference by the manufacturer and the supplier.
This document does not establish the degrees of hardness, that are to be chosen by the manufacturer.

Schuhe - Anforderungen an das Gebrauchsverhalten von Schuhkomponenten - Hinterkappen und Vorderkappen (ISO/TS 20995:2024)

Chaussures - Exigences de performance pour les composants des chaussures - Contreforts et bouts (ISO/TS 20995:2024)

Obutev - Zahtevane lastnosti za sestavne dele obutve - Ojačitve in sprednje kapice za prste (ISO/TS 20995:2024)

Ta dokument določa zahteve glede zmogljivosti za komponente ojačitev in kapic za obutev, da se oceni primernost za končno uporabo in/ali ustreznost za namen. Prav tako določa preskusne metode, ki se uporabljajo za oceno skladnosti z zahtevami.
Ta dokument se uporablja za ojačitve in kapice za vse vrste obutve, kot je opredeljeno v Tabeli 1.
Ta dokument lahko uporablja proizvajalec in dobavitelj kot referenco.
Ta dokument ne določa stopnje trdote, ki jih izbere proizvajalec.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Apr-2026
• ICS: 61.060 - Footwear
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 03-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 08-Jun-2026
• Completion Date: 13-Apr-2026
• Ref Project: CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026 - Footwear - Performance requirements for components for footwear - Stiffeners and toe puffs (ISO/TS 20995:2024)

Relations

• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 18563-3:2024 - Non-destructive testing - Characterization and verification of ultrasonic phased array equipment - Part 3: Complete systems (ISO 18563-3:2024)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026 - Footwear: Performance requirements for components for footwear - Stiffeners and toe puffs (ISO/TS 20995:2024) is a technical specification developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard defines the performance requirements for stiffener and toe puff components used in all types of footwear. It also specifies test methods to evaluate compliance, aiming to ensure suitablility and fitness for purpose in diverse footwear applications.

The document is targeted at manufacturers and suppliers within the footwear industry, providing a common reference for quality assessment of stiffeners and toe puffs. While it sets out essential requirements and test protocols, it allows manufacturers discretion over specific degrees of hardness for these components.

Key Topics

• Scope of Applicability: The standard applies to stiffeners and toe puffs in all kinds of footwear, including:

  • Infant shoes, slippers, indoor shoes, and fashion shoes (slight exposure)
  • Casual shoes for adults and children (medium exposure)
  • School shoes, work shoes (not PPE), sports shoes (high exposure)
  • Heavy work, trekking, and hiking footwear (heavy exposure)

• Performance Requirements: The document sets minimum levels for:

  • Bondability (adhesion strength under dry and wet conditions)
  • Mechanical characteristics (shape retention and resilience after deformation)
  • Hardness (as specified in related ISO standards)
  • Moisture resistance
  • Resilience under repeated stress

• Test Methods: Compliance is determined via standardized test methods, such as:

  • ISO 20863 (Bondability)
  • ISO 20864 (Mechanical characteristics)
  • ISO 48-4 (Hardness)

• Classification: The standard classifies footwear according to use case, exposure, and shoe type, setting clear criteria for each.

• Marking and Labelling: Manufacturers can mark components as compliant only if all relevant requirements are fulfilled, with optional labelling guidelines provided for traceability and reference.

Applications

Implementing SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026 delivers practical value across the footwear sector:

• Quality Assurance: Manufacturers and suppliers can demonstrate compliance with international benchmarks, facilitating market access and customer confidence.
• Product Development: Clearly defined performance criteria support the selection of materials and design methodologies, optimizing products for target applications.
• Supply Chain Consistency: Uniform requirements for stiffeners and toe puffs streamline supplier evaluation and quality control processes.
• Risk Reduction: Standardized testing and classification minimize performance-related failures, enhancing product reliability and consumer safety.
• Regulatory and Contractual Reference: The standard provides recognized language for procurement specifications, tenders, and regulatory compliance documentation in the footwear industry.

Related Standards

Organizations referencing or using SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026 should be aware of additional international footwear standards, including:

• ISO 17709: Footwear - Sampling location, preparation, and conditioning of test samples
• ISO 19952: Footwear - Vocabulary (terminology used throughout the documentation)
• ISO 20863: Footwear - Test methods for stiffeners and toe puffs - Bondability
• ISO 20864: Footwear - Test methods for stiffeners and toe puffs - Mechanical characteristics
• ISO 48-4: Rubber and thermoplastic - Determination of hardness (durometer method)
• ISO 80000-1: Quantities and units - Part 1: General

By adhering to SIST-TS CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026, footwear manufacturers and suppliers ensure that stiffener and toe puff components are fit for purpose, reliable in performance, and consistent with international best practices. This ultimately benefits the consumer and the broader footwear supply chain by enhancing product quality and safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Obutev - Zahtevane lastnosti za sestavne dele obutve - Ojačitve in sprednje kapice
za prste (ISO/TS 20995:2024)
Footwear - Performance requirements for components for footwear - Stiffeners and toe
puffs (ISO/TS 20995:2024)
Schuhe - Anforderungen an das Gebrauchsverhalten von Schuhkomponenten -
Hinterkappen und Vorderkappen (ISO/TS 20995:2024)
Chaussures - Exigences de performance pour les composants des chaussures -
Contreforts et bouts (ISO/TS 20995:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN ISO/TS 20995
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
March 2026
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 61.060
English Version
Footwear - Performance requirements for components for
footwear - Stiffeners and toe puffs (ISO/TS 20995:2024)
Chaussures - Exigences de performance pour les Schuhe - Anforderungen an das Gebrauchsverhalten
composants des chaussures - Contreforts et bouts von Schuhkomponenten - Hinterkappen und
(ISO/TS 20995:2024) Vorderkappen (ISO/TS 20995:2024)
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 20 March 2026 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

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United Kingdom.
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
The text of ISO/TS 20995:2024 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 216 "Footwear” of
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as
held by UNE.
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.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO/TS 20995:2024 has been approved by CEN as CEN ISO/TS 20995:2026 without any
modification.
Technical
Specification
ISO/TS 20995
First edition
Footwear — Performance
2024-11
requirements for components for
footwear — Stiffeners and toe puffs
Chaussures — Exigences de performance pour les composants des
chaussures — Contreforts et bouts
Reference number
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Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 1
5 Requirements . 2
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