CEN/TC 309/WG 1 - Minimum performance requirements and test methods for components for footwear

This document specifies a method for determining the dimensional change of footwear insoles and insocks after cycle wetting and drying regardless of the material.

This document specifies a test method for measuring the force required to pull a single heel pin out of a heel. This test method is used both to measure the heel pin holding strength of heel materials by using a standard heel pin and a method of insertion, and to assess the heel nailing of commercial production.
This test method is applicable to testing plastics and wooden heels for women’s footwear. Heels composed of layers of fibreboard or leather and low plastics heels for men’s footwear cannot be tested by this method.

This document specifies two test methods for the determination of the flexing durability of whole shoes. The two methods might not give comparable results.
NOTE     The selected test method depends on agreement between relative parties who use this test method or product standards which reference this test method.
These methods are not applicable to the whole shoes with heel height more than 50 mm, or the thickness of flexing area of the soles more than 25 mm, or flexing angle less than 45° according to ISO 17707:2005, Clause 6.

This document provides a method for determining the coefficient of friction between footwear and floorings under conditions simulating those experienced in the phases of a typical walking step when slip is most likely to occur.
The method is applicable to all types of footwear and footwear components, outsole units, heel top pieces (top lifts) and sheet soling materials, excepting PPE footwear (Personal Protective Equipment) and special purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs or similar.

This document specifies a method for determining the attachment strength of footwear upper straps joined to the sole, hooks, eyelets and trims.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the rubbing resistance of leather and synthetic materials using rubber.
The method aims to establish testing conditions that are similar to those of the practical use of footwear subjected to drastic stress, as is the case of hiking or children's footwear, where the upper of one of the shoes is expected to rub with the sole of the other.
This method is applicable to all types of leather and synthetic materials intended for shoe uppers.

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.

ISO 17709:2004 specifies the sampling location, preparation and duration of conditioning of samples and test pieces for footwear components and footwear, to carry out the test methods needed to determine the suitable properties for the end use.

ISO 17696:2004 specifies a test method for assessing the tear strength of uppers, linings and insocks or complete upper assemblies, irrespective of material, in order to assess suitability for end use.

ISO 22653:2003 specifies two methods of assessing the frictional properties of lining and insocks, irrespective of the material.

ISO 18895:2006 specifies a test method for assessing the fatigue resistance of steel shanks of at least 100 mm in length used for the reinforcement of the waist region of women's shoes and of some men's and children's shoes.

ISO 17703:2003 specifies a test method for determining the effect of heat on the tensile strength of uppers or complete upper assemblies irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

ISO 17702:2003 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of footwear upper material to water penetration on flexing, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

ISO 17705:2003 specifies a test method for determining the thermal conductivity of uppers, lining and insocks irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

ISO 17706:2003 specifies a test method for determining the force required to break a test specimen from uppers irrespective of the material, in order to asses the suitability for the end use.

ISO 10750:2015 describes a method intended to determine the attachment strength of the top and bottom stops of a slide fastener. The method is applicable to all types of slide fastener for footwear.

This document describes a test method for determining the resistance to separation of the upper from the outsole, for separating adjacent layers of the outsole or for causing tear failure of the upper or the sole. It also defines conditions of ageing that can be used for production control.
This document is applicable to all types of footwear (cementing, vulcanisation, injection moulding, etc.) where the evaluation of sole adhesion on the upper is needed and where the upper is continuously assembled (closed shoe).
NOTE 1    In all cases the objective is to test the bond strength nearest to the edge of the assembly.
NOTE 2           The test need not be carried out when the bond has been made by grindery (using, for example, nails or screws) or stitching

ISO 20863:2018 specifies a method for the determination of the bondability of heat activated and solvent activated stiffeners and toepuffs to upper and lining materials.

ISO 17701:2016 discolouration of another material when stored in close contact. This method is applicable to all materials which are used in intimate contact to adhesives which are used to bond them.

ISO 10764:2016 describes a method intended to assess the lateral strength of a closed slide fastener for footwear. The method is applicable to all types of slide fastener.

ISO 10751:2016 describes a method intended to determine the resistance of a slide fastener to repeated opening and closing. The method is applicable to all types of slide fastener with a teeth length greater than 80 mm.

ISO 22649:2016 specifies two test methods for determining the water absorption and desorption of insoles and insocks, irrespective of the material.
These methods are as follows.
-      Method A: Determination of the static water absorption and desorption of insoles and insocks.
-      Method B: Determination of the dynamic water absorption and desorption of insoles and insocks.

ISO 17698:2016 specifies a test method for determining the delamination resistance of uppers made from coated material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

ISO 10734:2016 specifies a test method intended to assess the strength of slide fastener pullers for footwear. The method is applicable to all types of footwear slide fastener.

ISO 17697:2016 specifies two test methods for determining the seam strength of uppers, lining or insocks, irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use.
These methods are as follows.
-      Method A: Needle perforations. For determining the force required to pull a row of needles through an upper material, in a direction perpendicular to the row.
-      Method B: Stitched seams. For determining the breaking strength of stitched seams in shoe upper and lining materials. This method is applicable to seams cut from shoes or made up to simulate footwear constructions.

ISO 18403:2016 specifies a test method intended to determine the maximum lateral force applied to a slide fastener for footwear under which it will close without failure. The method is applicable to all types of slide fastener.

ISO 17694:2016 specifies a test method for determining the flex resistance of uppers and linings irrespective of the material in order to assess the suitability for the end use.

ISO 16177:2012 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of a component or material to crack initiation and growth due to repeated flexing. The method is mainly applicable to outsoles of footwear but may also be used with certain other flexible components.

ISO 20877:2011 specifies a method for measuring insulation of footwear against heat or cold, in order to provide information for assessing footwear comfort.
ISO 20877:2011 is applicable to all types of closed footwear or boots, except footwear used as personal protective equipment.

ISO 10748:2011 specifies a test method to determine the locking strength of a slide fastener slider for footwear. The method is applicable to all types of slide fastener that have a slider locking device.

ISO 10717:2010 specifies a test method intended to assess the burst strength of a closed slide fastener for footwear. The method is applicable to all types of slide fastener.

ISO 10768:2010 specifies a test method for the determination of the resistance of elastic materials for footwear, to repeated extension produced during normal walking. The test can be carried out before and after accelerated ageing. This method is applicable to any elastic material used for footwear.

ISO 10765:2010 specifies a test method for the determination of some typical parameters of elastics for footwear using the strength/elongation graph, which is obtained from the tensile strength test. This method is applicable to any elastic material used for footwear.

ISO 20869:2010 specifies a method for the determination of the water soluble contents for outsoles, insoles, lining and insocks.

ISO/TR 20883:2007 establishes the performance requirements for shanks components for footwear (not for finished footwear), irrespective of the material, 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 Technical Report applies to shanks for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 20883:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification of finished shoes destined for the consumer.

ISO/TR 20879:2007 establishes the performance requirements for uppers component for footwear (not for the finished footwear), irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use. It also establishes the test methods to be used to evaluate the compliance with the requirements.
This Technical Report applies to uppers for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 20879:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the footwear manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification of finished shoes destined for the consumer.

ISO/TR 20572:2007 establishes the performance requirements for accessories (laces and eyelets, metal components and touch and close fasteners) for footwear (not for finished footwear), irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use. It also establishes the test methods to be used to evaluate the compliance with the requirements.
This Technical Report applies to accessories (laces and eyelets, metal components and touch and close fasteners) for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 20572:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the manufacturer and the supplier.

ISO/TR 22648:2007 establishes the performance requirements for stiffener and toepuff components for footwear (not for finished footwear), irrespective of the material, 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 Technical Report applies to stiffeners and toepuffs for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 22648:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification of finished shoes destined for the consumer.

ISO/TR 20881:2007 establishes the performance requirements for insoles components for footwear (not for the finished footwear), irrespective of the material, 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 Technical Report applies to insoles for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 20881:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification.

ISO/TR 20882:2007 establishes the performance requirements for lining and insock components for footwear (not for finished footwear), irrespective of the material, 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 Technical Report applies to lining and insocks for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 20882:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification.

ISO/TR 20880:2007 establishes the performance requirements for outsoles components for footwear (not for the finished footwear), irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use. It also establishes the test methods to be used to evaluate the compliance with the requirements.
This Technical Report applies to outsoles for various kinds of footwear.
ISO/TR 20880:2007 is intended to be used as a reference between the footwear manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification of finished shoes destined for the consumer.

ISO 17707:2005 specifies a method for determining the flex resistance of outsoles. This method is intended to assess the effect of sole materials and surface patterns on cut growth. This method is applied to outsoles that have a maximum longitudinal rigidity of 30 N.

ISO 19956:2004 specifies a test method for determining the ability of heels of ladies' shoes to withstand the repeated small impacts imposed by normal walking. Although intended primarily for plastic heels, the procedure is also usable for testing steel heel dowels on their own.
While the test method is applicable to all types of high heels of any construction, it is particularly useful for injection-moulded plastic heels that incorporate a steel dowel reinforcement.

ISO 19958:2003 specifies a test method for measuring the force required to detach the top piece from the underside of the shoe heel. The test is applicable to heels with the top piece already attached which have been removed from complete shoes, to heels alone with the top piece attached and, in some instances, to heels with separate push-in top pieces. All heels, except reinforced slender heels with top pieces attached by steel spigots and built stacked heels, can be tested by this method.

ISO 19953:2004 specifies a test method for determining the impact strength of the heels of ladies' shoes.
The result provides an assessment of the liability to failure under the occasional heavy blows received during wear.
While the test method is applicable to all types of high heels, of whatever construction, it is particularly useful for injection-moulded plastic heels which incorporate a steel dowel re-inforcement, giving information on the suitability of the dowel's hardness or softness. Heels which by virtue of their shape have a high lateral impact resistance do not normally required to be tested in this way.

ISO 22777:2004 specifies a test method for determining the peel strength of touch and close fasteners before and after repeated use.

ISO 22776:2004 specifies a test method for determining the longitudinal shear strength of touch and close fasteners before and after repeated use.

ISO 22774:2004 specifies three test methods for determining the abrasion resistance of a shoelace, on repeated rubbing:
method 1: lace to lace abrasion;
method 2: lace to standard eyelet abrasion;
method 3: lace to eyelet (from footwear) abrasion.

ISO 22775:2004 specifies two methods for determining the propensity of a metal surface to either change visually due to contamination by atmospheric pollution (Method 1: sulfide tarnishing), or to corrode due to the action of salt water (Method 2: salt water corrosion).

ISO 19954:2003 specifies a test method for the evaluation of the behaviour of footwear when subjected to domestic washing. The evaluation is based upon the modification of some characteristics measured before and after washing.
ISO 19954:2003 specifies a method of domestic washing adapted to all types of footwear.