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Indian Standard

खेल के जतू े
भाग 1 सामान्य प्रयोजन
( पहला पुनरीक्षण )

Sports Footwear
Part 1 General Purpose
( First Revision )

ICS 13.340.50, 97.220.01

 BIS 2023

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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 1) (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft
finalized by the Footwear Sectional Committee had been approved by the Chemical Division Council.
Realizing the growing demand and use of sports footwear in the country and the potentiality of the development,
the footwear sectional committee decided to formulate a standard on the product. Different types of materials are
used as components for construction of sports footwear. This standard applies to sport footwear where it is
necessary to minimize fatigue and to impart useful life to the footwear in different performance requirement of
sporting activity.

This standard was originally published in 2010. The committee, while reviewing IS 15844 : 2010 decided to
revise the standard keeping in line with the recent development that has taken place in the field and publish this
standard in three parts based on the uses of Sports Footwear:
Part-1 General purpose
Part-2 Performance sports footwear
Part-3 Professional sports footwear
The composition of the Committee responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex S.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2 : 2022 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (second revision)’. The number of significant places retained
in the rounded off value should be same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
SPORTS FOOTWEAR
PART 1 GENERAL PURPOSE
( First Revision )

1 SCOPE material from which the component has been

manufactured. However, this should be reported in
1.1 This standard prescribes the performance
the test report.
requirements of sports footwear used for general
purposes (for example fitness, exercising, walking 4.1.3 All tests pieces shall be conditioned at 27 ºC
and light sports activities etc). ± 2 ºC and 65 percent ± 5 percent relative humidity
(RH) for 24 hours.
1.2 This standard does not cover the performance
requirement for following: 4.2 Construction
a) Performance sports footwear (jogging, 4.2.1 Sports footwear shall be such that it would
running including trail running, adventure bend easily from any direction and shall retain its
sport, trekking, climbing and etc); and original shape after release of force.
b) Professional sports footwear. 4.2.2 Sports footwear may be reinforced suitably at
counter with reinforcement such that it neither
2 REFERENCES
collapses nor losses shape retention property and
The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions shall be flexible.
which, through reference in this text, constitute
4.3 Whole Footwear
provisions of this standard. At the time of
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All 4.3.1 An insole, if used may be present in such a
standards are subject to revisions and parties to way that it cannot be removed without damaging
agreements based on this standard are encouraged the footwear.
to investigate the possibility of applying the most
4.3.2 The toe spring height of the sports footwear
recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex
shall be minimum 2 mm and shall be measured as
A.
per Fig. 1 of Annex B.
3 TERMINOLOGY
4.3.3 Upper to Mid Sole/Out Sole Bond
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions Performance
given in IS 2050 and the following shall apply.
When footwear is tested according to method given
3.1 Toe Spring — Toe spring refers to the degree in Annex C, the bond strength between upper to
of upward curvature of the sole under the toes or mid sole or upper to out sole shall be not less than
forefoot (front of the foot). Its purpose is to 2.5 N/mm, unless there is tearing of the material, in
facilitate forward motion through the front of the which case the bond strength shall be not less than
shoe.
2.0 N/mm.
3.2 Composite Sole — is a multilayer sole and may
4.3.4 Upper to Composite Sole Bond Performance
be made out of multiple materials.
(Applicable Only When the Sole is Composite)
3.2 Cellular Sole — Sole below 0.90 g/cm3 density
When footwear is tested according to method given
3.3 Solid Sole — Sole 0.90 g/cm3 density and in Annex C, the bond strength between upper to
above mid sole or upper to out sole shall be not less than
2.5 N/mm, unless there is tearing of the material, in
4 REQUIREMENTS
which case the bond strength shall be not less than
4.1 Sampling and Conditioning 2.0 N/mm.
4.1.1 Wherever, possible test pieces shall be taken 4.3.5 Out Sole to Mid Sole (Multilayer) Bond
from the whole footwear unless otherwise stated. Performance
4.1.2 If it is not possible to obtain test pieces from When footwear is tested according to method given
footwear large enough to comply with tests in Annex C, in case of footwear having multilayer
requirements, then samples may be taken from the soles, the bond strength of each layer shall be not

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less than 2.5 N/mm, unless there is tearing of the separation, and grey scale rate shall be
material, in which case the bond strength shall be minimum 3 grey scale.
not less than 2.0 N/mm.
If the sports footwear is claimed as washable shoe,
4.3.6 Energy Absorption at Seat Region then washability test has to be carried out and shall
be suitably marked with ‘W’.
When tested in accordance with the method given
in IS 15298 (Part 1), the energy absorption of the 4.3.9 Slip Resistance
seat region shall not be less than 15 J.
When tested in accordance with the method given
4.3.7 Complete Shoe Flexing in Annex E, the coefficient of friction shall not be
less than 0.3 at both dry and wet condition on clay
When footwear is tested in accordance with the
tiles.
method given in ‘IS 8085 (Part 16)/ISO
24266’ (Method A) at an angle of 45 degrees at 4.4 Upper
100 000 cycles, no change in upper (for example
The upper of sports footwear made of leather
crack, thread breakage, fabric broken), sole
material shall conform to the requirements as
cracking, bond opening shall occur.
specified in Table 1, whereas upper of sports
4.3.8 Washability (Optional Requirement) footwear made of coated fabric/textile or
combinations thereof shall conform to the
When footwear is tested in accordance with the
requirements as specified in Table 2.
method given in IS 8085 (Part 15)/ISO 19954 :
2003, there shall not be any bond opening, coating

Table 1 Upper Material – Leather

(Clause 4.4)

Sl No. Characteristics Requirements Method of Test,

Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Flexing resistance,

a) Dry condition No crack to leather IS 5914 (Part 6/Sec

or film till 100 000 1)/ISO 5402-1
cycles

b) Wet condition No crack to leather

or film till 200 00
cycles

ii) Tear strength (average force), Min, N 50 IS 5914 (Part 5/Sec

2)/ISO 3377-2

iii) Colour fastness rubbing (To and fro) Grey

scale rate, Min

a) Dry: (rubbing) 150

Rating: (Marring and staining) 3 grey scale
IS 6191 (Part 4)
b) Wet: (rubbing) 50
Rating: (Marring and staining) 3 grey scale

iv) a) Water vapour permeability, 0.8 IS 15298 (Part 1)

mg/cm2h, Min
b) Water vapour coefficient, 15 IS 15298 (Part 1)
mg/cm2, Min

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Table 1 (Concluded)

Sl No. Characteristics Requirements Method of Test,

Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
v) Stitch tear strength (double hole), N/mm, 50 LP 8 of IS 5914
Min

vi) Colour fastness to light (Optional) Grey 4 IS/ISO 105B02

scale rate, Min
Rating: (Marring)

Table 2 Upper Material – Material Other than Leather

(Clause 4.4)

Sl No. Characteristics Requirements Method of Test,

Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Breaking strength, N/mm, Min 6.0
IS 7016 (Part 2)
ii) Elongation at break, percent Min
a) Tighter direction 7 Method 1

b) Stretch direction 15

iii) Tear strength, N, Min IS 15298 (Part 1)

For Fabric: 20
For all other materials: 30

iv) Flexing resistance,

(Applicable for coated fabrics)
a) Dry condition No damage to coating/
lamination till 100 000
flexes ISO 17694

b) Wet condition No damage to coating/

lamination till 20 000
flexes

v) a) Water vapour permeability, 0.8

mg/cm2 h, Min
IS 15298 (Part 1)
b) Water vapour coefficient,
mg/cm2 Min 15.0
(Applicable for textile upper)

vi) Hydrolysis resistance IS 16645/ISO

(After ageing at 70 oC and 95 percent No damage/crack to 5423 : 1992
RH for 7 days) coating/lamination till
(Applicable only for material having 100 000 flexes
PU)
vii) Bursting Strength, kg/cm2, Min 8 IS 1966 (Part 2)/ISO
(Additional test required for Knitted 13938-2 : 2019
Fabrics)

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4.5 Lining

The lining material, if used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 3.

Table 3 Lining Material – All Materials

(Clause 4.5)

Sl No. Properties Requirement Method of Test,

Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Tear strength, N, Min 15 IS 15298 (Part 1)

ii) Abrasion resistance, cycles IS 15298 (Part 1)

a) Dry condition Shall not

develop any
hole before 12
800 cycles

b) Wet condition Shall not

develop any
hole before
6400 cycles

iii) Colour fastness to rubbing (crocking), Grey IS/ISO 105-X12

scale rate with 10 rubs on dry or wet, Min

Rating: (Staining) 3

iv) Colour fastness to perspiration IS 6191 (Part 6)/ISO

11641
(contact method) Grey scale rate, Min
Rating: (Staining) 3

v) a) Water vapour permeability, mg/cm2 2.0 IS 15298 (Part 1)

h, Min

b) Water vapour coefficient, mg/cm2,

20.0 IS 15298 (Part 1)
Min
(excluding coated fabric)

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4.6 Insole
The insole, if used in sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 4.

Table 4 Insole - All Materials

(Clause 4.6)

Sl Properties Requirement Method of Test,

No. Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Thickness, mm, Min 0.8 IS 15298 (Part 1)

ii) Flexing index, Min 2.7 Annex ‘F’

(Only applicable for cellulose board)

iii) Abrasion resistance, at 400 cycles No surface tearing IS 15298 (Part 1)

iv) a) Water Absorption, mg/cm2, Min 60 IS 15298 (Part 1)

b) Water Desorption, percent, Min 70 IS 15298 (Part 1)

4.7 In-sock
The in-sock used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 5.
Table 5 In-sock- All Materials
(Clause 4.7)

Sl Properties Requirement Method of Test,

No. Ref to
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Thickness, mm, Min 1.5 IS 15298 (Part 1)
(including foam)

ii) Abrasion resistance, cycles

Shall not develop any hole before IS 15298 (Part 1)
a) Dry condition
12 800 cycles

Shall not develop any hole before IS 15298 (Part 1)

b) Wet condition
6 400 cycles

iii) a) Water Absorption, mg/cm2, Min 10 IS 15298 (Part 1)

b) Water Desorption, percent Min 50 IS 15298 (Part 1)

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4.8 Out Sole

The outsole used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 6.

Table 6 Out Sole (All Material)

(Clause 4.8)

Sl No. Properties Requirement Method of Test,

(1) Ref to
(2) (3) (4)
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i) Abrasion resistance (Volume loss), mm ,
Max1
a) Cellular sole (load 5 N) 500 IS 3400 (Part
3)/ISO4649
b) Solid Sole (load 10 N) 350

ii) Flexing resistance

Belt Method at 90 diameter Mandrel No crack at IS 8085 (Part 4)
30 000 flexes
or

Bennewart method, cut growth, Max 6 mm Annex D

iii) Hydrolysis resistance, cut growth after

150 000 flexes, in mm, Max 6.0 IS 15298 (Part 1)
(Only for PU out sole)
NOTES
1 Cellular Sole – Sole with density less than 0.90 g/cm3 density.
Solid Sole – Sole with density 0.90 g/cm3 and above.

4.9 Mid Sole

The midsole, if used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 7.
Table 7 Mid Sole
(Clause 4.9)

Sl Properties Requirement Method of Test,

No. Ref to Annex
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) Compression set, percent, Max Annex G

For EVA 60
For all other materials 50

ii) Split tear strength, kg/25 mm, Min 1.5 Annex H

iii) Heat shrinkage, percent, Max 5.0 Annex J

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4.10 Counter Stiffener

The counter Stiffener, if used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 8.
Table 8 Counter Stiffener
(Clause 4.10)

Sl No. Properties Requirement Method of Test, Ref

to Annex of IS 7554
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) First dry collapsing load, hardness, 15 A-3.2.6
N, Min

ii) Resilience, percent, Min 50 A-3.4

iii) Moisture resistance, percent, Min 40 A-3.5

iv) a) Initial dry area shape retention, 55 A-3.1

percent, Min

b) Area shape retention after 10th 45 A-3.3

collapse, dry, percent, Min

4.11 Velcro Fastener

The Velcro fastener, if used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 9.

Table 9 Velcro Fastener

(Clause 4.11)

Sl No. Properties Requirement Method of Test, Ref to

(1) (2) (3) (4)

i) Peel strength, N/mm, Min

a) Initial 0.10 IS 8085 (Part 18)/ISO 22777

b) After 5 000 wear 0.08

cycles

ii) Shear strength, kPa , Min

a) Initial 75
ISO 22776
b) After 5 000 wear 65
cycles

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4.12 Elastic Tape

The elastic tape, if used in the sports footwear shall conform to requirement as prescribed in Table 10.

Table 10 Elastic Tape

(Clause 4.12)

Sl No. Properties Requirement Method of Test, Ref to

(1) (2) (3) (4)

i) Limit of useful extension, percent, 90 IS 8085 (Part 12)/ISO 10765
Min

4.13 Fasteners (Lace/ Buckle/Eyelet/D-Ring/Ski-Hook/Metal trims)

The fasteners for gripping (not for decorative purpose), if used in the sports footwear shall conform to
requirement as prescribed in Table 11.

Table 11 Fasteners (Lace/ Buckle/Eyelet/D-Ring/Ski-Hook/Metal trims)

(Clause 4.13)

Sl No. Properties Requirement Method of Test, Ref to

(1) (2) (3) (4)

i) Breaking strength of lace, N, 250 Annex 'K'
Min

ii) Lace tag strength, N, Min 100 Annex 'L'

iii) Lace to lace abrasion, No breakage or damage IS 8085 (Part 17)/

before 4 000 cycles ISO 22774

iv) Colour fastness to water (for

lace)
IS 6191 (Part 2)
(Contact method)
Gray Scale Rate, Min
Rating: 3

v) Strength of Buckle/Ski hook, 250 Annex 'M'

N, Min

vi) Corrosion resistance Not worse than slight IS 17098

(Metal parts) uniform change

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4.14 Chemical Requirement on Complete 5.2 BIS Certification Marking

Product for all Types of Sports Shoe
The product(s) conforming to the requirements of
All the components of Sports footwear shall this standard may be certified as per the conformity
comply with the Table 1 of IS 17011 for critical assessment schemes under the provisions of the
substances Category I and Category II as specified Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules
under clause 3.6 of IS 17011. and Regulations framed thereunder, and the
products may be marked with the standard mark.
5 MARKING AND PACKING
5.3 Packing
5.1 Marking
The sports footwear shall be packed as agreed to
The sports footwear shall be marked legibly and
between the purchaser and the manufacturer. Each
indelibly with the following:
individual package shall contain Shoes of one size
a) Size; and only and may be marked with the name of the item,
size, colour, type, identification of the source of
b) Identification of the source of manufacturer manufacture and batch number and any other
or brand name.
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ANNEX A
(Clause 2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

IS 3400 (Part 3) Methods of test for vulcanized (Part 12)/ISO Tensile Performance of elastic
: 2021/ISO 4649 rubbers: Part 3 Abrasion resistance 10765 : 2010 materials (under preparation)
: 2017 using a rotating cylindrical drum
device (third revision)
(Part 15)/ISO Washability in a domestic washing
IS 5914 : 1970 Methods of physical testing of 19954 : 2003 machine for whole shoe (under
leather: preparation)

(Part 5/Sec Determination of tear load, Section (Part 16)/ISO Flexing durability for whole
2)/ISO 3377- 2 Double edge tear (under 24266 : 2020 shoe (under preparation)
2 : 2016 preparation)

(Part 6/Sec Determination of flex resistance, (Part 17)/ISO Abrasion resistance for accessories
1)/ISO 5402- Section 1 Flexometer method 22774 : 2004 shoe laces (under preparation)
1 : 2022 (under preparation)

(Part 18)/ISO Peel strength before and after

(Part 6/Sec Determination of flex resistance, 22777 : 2004 repeated closing for accessories
2)/ISO 5402- Section 2 Vamp flex method (under touch and close fasteners (under
2 : 2015 preparation) preparation)

IS 15298 Personal protective equipment: Part

IS 6191 : 1971 Methods of micro-biological colour
(Part 1) : 2015 1 Test methods for footwear
fastness and microscopical tests for
(second revision)
leather:
IS 17011 : 2018 Chemical requirements for
(Part 2) : Colour fastness to water footwear and footwear materials
2017/ISO
11642 : 2012
IS 17098 : Footwear — Test methods for
(Part 4) : Colour fastness to cycles of to-and-
2019/ISO accessories: Metallic accessories
2018/ISO fro rubbing
11640 : 2012
22775 : 2004 — Corrosion resistance

(Part 6)/ISO Colour fastness to perspiration IS 16645 : 2018/ Moulded plastics footwear —
11641 : 2012 (under preparation) ISO 5423 1992 Lined or unlined polyurethane
boots for general industrial use”
IS 7016 (Part 2) Methods of test for coated and
specification
: 2015/ISO 1421 treated fabrics: Part 2 Determination
: 2016 of tensile strength and elongation at Footwear — Test methods for
ISO 22776 :
break (second revision) 2004 accessories: Touch and close
fasteners — Shear strength before
and after repeated closing
IS 7554 : 2009 Toe puff and counter stiffener —
Specification (first revision)
IS/ISO 105 Textiles — Tests for colour
IS 8085 Methods of test for footwear: B02 : 2014 fastness: Part B02 Colour fastness
to artificial light: Xenon arc fading
(Part 4) : Part 4 Resistance to crack initiation lamp test
2019/ISO and growth — Belt flex method
16177 : 2012

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ANNEX B
(Clause 4.2.1)

The toe spring height of the sports footwear shall be measured as shown in Fig. 1.

FIG. 1 TOE SPRING

ANNEX C
(Clauses 4.3.2 and 4.3.3)
ADHESION TEST

C-1 DESCRIPTION humidity to 95 percent ± 3 percent.

This method measures the peel strength of bonds C-3.7 Air-Circulating Oven, capable of controlling
between the outsole, midsole, and upper the temperature to 50.0 °C ± 1.0 °C.
components of assembled shoes.
C-4 SAMPLE PREPARATION
C-2 MATERIALS
C-4.1 If the test sample is a whole shoe, the entire
C-2.1 Assembled Shoes, or Assembled upper portion of the shoe must be removed by
Midsole/Outsole Units slicing with a razor blade or sharp knife along the
midsole/upper joint. It will also be necessary to
C-3 EQUIPMENT remove the heel counter, sockliner, and any threads
C-3.1 Tensile testing machine (load cell shall have used to stitch the upper to the outsole.
a capacity of less than or equal to 50 kg with jaw NOTE — It is very important that this step be undertaken
separation speed of 100 mm/min ± 10 mm/min). with care so that no damage to the bond line occurs.

C-3.2 Clamping Jaws for the Tensile Tester C-4.2 If a midsole to upper bond is being tested,
draw a line around the perimeter of the top side of
C-3.3 Razor or Sharp Knife the midsole/upper which has a width of 1.0 cm ± 0.1
C-3.4 Steel Scale, capable of measuring to 0.5 mm. cm from the edge. Where the upper material bonds
directly to the outsole in the toe area, the width shall
C-3.5 Sample Press be reduced to 0.5 cm ± 0.05 cm.

C-3.6 Humidity Chamber, capable of controlling C-4.3 If the outsole to midsole bond is being tested,
the temperature to 70.0 °C ± 1.0 °C, and the relative draw a line around the perimeter of the bottom side

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of the midsole/outsole which has a width of 1.0 cm 2 It will be necessary to cut the materials back to the bond
line as testing proceeds. Also, do not use data which is
± 0.1 cm from the edge.
produced while cutting is being performed. Do not cut the
test sample while bond delamination is occurring.
C-4.4 Using a razor blade or sharp knife, accurately
cut along this perimeter line so that the cut 3 It will also be necessary to continuously mark the chart
recorder to identify the location on the test sample, areas
completely penetrates through the upper or outsole
where cutting back to the bond line had occurred, and the
component and into the midsole. type of failure that is:
NOTE — Once the perimeter cut has been made, it may be a) AF: Adhesive failure or failure at the adhesive/
easiest to initiate a peeling location by cutting through the substrate interface;
upper or outsole material perpendicular to the perimeter.
This cut should be made in the shank area of the shoe. Peel b) CF: Cohesive failure or internal failure of the
the 1.0 cm wide upper or outsole strip away from the adhesive; and
midsole for a distance of about 2 cm.
c) SF: Substrate failure or tearing/breaking of one
of the substrate materials.
C-4.5 For reference purposes only, place a mark on
the testing sample approximately every 2 cm and
C-5.1.6 Identify and record the minimum peak
number these locations starting at the initiation point
values on the chart recorder plot, to the nearest
in ascending order around the entire perimeter of the
0.1 kg (l). Do not evaluate any area where cutting
shoe. (A corresponding number will be written onto
back to the bond line was being performed.
the chart recorder plot, as testing proceeds. By doing
this, the location on the shoe will have a C-5.1.7 Measure the width of the sample at the point
corresponding location on the chart recorder). which corresponds to the minimum peak, to the
nearest 0.05 cm (W).
C-5 TEST PROCEDURE

C-5.1 Standard Test C-6 INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS

C-5.1.1 Equip the tensile testing machine with The peel strength is measured utilizing only peaks
suitable jaws which are capable of clamping the and plateaus on the stress-strain plots from the chart
test samples firmly in place such that no slippage recorder. A peak is defined as any point on the plot
occurs during testing. at which the load decreases, immediately preceding
and following this point (see Fig. 2). A plateau is
C-5.1.2 Zero and calibrate the tensile testing defined as any location on the plot where the load
machine. Set the crosshead speed to 150 mm/min neither increases or decreases for a distance of 5 mm
and the load range to 20 kg, and a jaw gap of or more (see Fig. 3).
approximately 40 mm.
Failure points on a shoe are measured based on the
C-5.1.3 Zero and calibrate the chart recorder. Set the distance, which the plot line travels, below a
chart speed to 50 mm/min and the load range to 20 specified level of peel strength. The length of the
kg (adjust the load range as necessary dependent on plot line is measured starting from the first peak or
the strength of the bond). plateau, which falls below a specified level of peel
strength. Follow the line until it rises above the
C-5.1.4 Centrally and vertically, clamp the test
specified level of peel strength. Mark this point, and
sample in the jaws of the tensile tester as follows:
then move backward along the line to the last peak
Stationary Jaw Moving Jaw or plateau, which lies below the specified level of
peel strength. The overall length of the line is
Rubber Leather, Synthetic, Fabric determined by measuring between the first and the
last peak or plateau, which falls below the specified
Rubber Ethyl vinyl acetate
level of peel strength. In addition, the mode of
Rubber Leather, Synthetic, Fabric failure should be noted as follows:

For other material combinations, the stretcher a) AF = Failure at the adhesive/substrate

material is always clamped to the stationary jaw. infaiterface or the adhesive/primer
interface;
C-5.1.5 Operate the tensile machine at a crosshead
speed of 150 mm/min. b) CF = Cohesive failure of the adhesive
(failure within the adhesive or between the
NOTES
two layers of adhesive);
1 Do not allow the jaws to separate more than 300
mm, before returning the jaws to their starting point and c) PF = Failure at the primer/substrate
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d) SF = Failure of the substrate, including the C-8 REPORT

location of the failure within the substrate.
a) Determine, from the load/deformation
If identified, the reason for bond failure shall also be graph, the average load in newtons and
reported. For example, insufficient roughing (IR), divide by the average width to give the
insufficient activation temperature (IT), inadequate bond strength in N/mm;
pressing (IP), under application of adhesive (UA) or b) Determine the bond strength at three
primer (UP), etc. different areas that is toe area, inside,
outside; and
C-7 CALCULATION c) Final result shall be the average of the
𝐿 results at (b).
Peel strength, N/mm =
𝑊

FIG. 2 GRAPH DEPICTING PEAK FOR ADHESION TEST

FIG. 3 GRAPH DEPICTING PLATEAU FOR ADHESION TEST

ANNEX D
(Table 6 Clause 4.8)
BENNEWART FLEX TEST – RESISTANCE TO CUT GROWTH ON FLEXING

D-1 SCOPE D-2 PRINCIPLE

D-2.1 Cut Growth of a Footwear Outsole
This method is intended to determine the resistance
of a component or material to cut growth during The flexing line of test outsole during normal wear
repeated flexing. It can also be used to access the or use is determined. In the sample, three standard
effect of surface patterns on crack initiation and cuts are made parallel to the flexing line and through
growth. This method is especially applicable to the the thickness of the outsole at points which are
outsoles of footwear, but may also be used with considered to experience the highest tensional
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The cut growth is measured by repeated flexing (b)] with a mandrel of diameter 30 mm ± 1 mm
through 90° on the flexing line for a fixed number around which the specimens are flexed. The length
of cycles. of this mandrel may be 150 mm ± 1 mm.
D-2.2 Crack Initiation and Growth D-3.1.1 A means of firmly clamping the specimen at
both ends so that the flexing line is aligned with the
Test is conducted in the same way as described in axis of mandrel. These clamps should be 110 mm ±
2.1, except that no cuts are made in the sample 1 mm apart when in unclamped position and have a
specimen. Number of cracks formed and their length of 155 mm ± 1 mm. One of the clamps should
severity is recorded at regular intervals throughout be fixed and the other should move forwards and
the test. backwards in the same plane from the unflexed
D-2.3 Cut Growth of Material position by 41.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.
A standard cut is made through the full thickness of D-3.1.2 A means of counting the total number
a rectangular specimen of a material. The cut growth of flexing cycles.
is measured by repeated flexing through 90° for a D-3.1.3 A means of flexing the specimens at a rate
fixed number of cycles. of 125 to 150 cycles per minute through an angle of
D-3 APPARATUS 90° ± 2° about the axis of the mandrel.
D-3.1 A flexing machine, [see Fig. 4 (a) and Fig. 4

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FIG. 4 (b) FULLY FLEXED TEST SPECIMEN

D-3.2 Vernier Callipers

D-3.3 Chisel (see Fig. 5)

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FIG. 5 CHISEL

D-3.4 A device for measuring the temperature of D-4.1.2 If the sole has a raised edge to its upper
environment surrounding the test specimen to an surface such as a lip or an imitation welt, this should
accuracy of ± 1 oC. be carefully scoured off the forepart area down to,
D-3.5 A standard thickness guage for rubber. but not beyond the insole surface.
D-4.1.3 A line XY needs to be drawn on the outsole
D-4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
from heel to toe, see Fig. 6 and measure it to the
D-4.1 Sole Taken from Complete Footwear nearest mm.
D-4.1.1 Carefully cut the upper of shoe from sole
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FIG. 6 LOCATION OF THE FLEXING LINE OF SOLE

D-4.1.4 Measure to a point one third of the distance specimen using a marking pen of different colour on
from the toe end of the outsole, and mark this point or as close as possible to the flexing line. Marks
Z. must be positioned midway between two adjacent
cleats and be parallel to the flexing line with one
D-4.1.5 Draw a line across the width of the outsole
being close to the flexing line as possible. The other
through the point Z and at 90o to the line XY which
two cuts are positioned so that the centre of the cut
is hereafter referred as the flexing line.
is 10 mm ± 1 mm from either edge of the outsole. If
D-4.1.6 Remove the heel from the sole, if necessary, it is not possible to meet this criteria the cut positions
leaving sufficient of the waist to clamp it in the may be made in front of the flex line, or, if closer,
flexing machine with flexing line located over the behind the flex line (see Fig. 7). If the cuts move off
centre of the flexing mandrel. If the sole is too long the original flexing line too far, then use a new
to allow the flexing line to be aligned with the flexing line of best average for three cuts.
flexing mandrel then cut away some of the toe of the
D-5.1.2 Adjust the flexing machine so that the
sole unit to enable it to be fitted.
clamps and the top surface of the mandrel are in
D-4.2 If a sole has not been attached to a shoe cut a same plane.
suitable insole of correct size and shape to fit the test
D-5.1.3 Both ends of the test specimen should be
specimen. Attach this with adhesive. Allow to dry
firmly clamped in the flexing machine. Make sure
for 24 hours and then follow the procedure in 5.1.2
that the test specimen is as flat as possible and its
to 5.1.6. Use the type of insole material intended to
inner surface is as close as possible to the mandrel.
be used in finished footwear if possible, where this
is not possible a 2 mm thick cellulose board can be D-5.1.4 Adjust the machine slowly until the test
used. specimen is flexed through the maximum angle of
90 o ± 2o.
D-4.3 If specimens are to be cut from sheet of a
material, cut six rectangular specimens of 150 mm D-5.1.5 Push the chisel through the thickness of the
± 5 mm × 20.0 mm ± 0.5 mm, three with their longer outsole, until resistance from the insole occurs, at
edge parallel to the principal or along direction of the centre of each of the three points marked in
the material and three at 90o to this in the across section D-5.1.1. It is important that the chisel is
direction. In the case of materials intended for angled towards the central axis of the flexing
footwear soles it should be bonded to insole material mandrel. The cuts made by chisel should be parallel
see 5.2. to the flexing line and be at midpoint between the
cleats.
D-5 PROCEDURE
D-5.1.6 Use vernier callipers to measure the initial
D-5.1 Cut Growth of a Footwear Outsole
length of each cut, [Lo], in millimetres while the test
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to an accuracy of 0.1 mm as [Lo]. Use optical D-5.1.8 Measure the final cut length, by repeating
magnifier to locate the edge of the cut. the procedure in section D-5.1.6 and record the
values as [Lf]. Determine and record the cut growth,
D-5.1.7 Use the device D-3.4 to measure the
[G] for each test specimen by using the formula.
temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the test
specimen and reduce the value to nearest 1 oC. [G] = [Lf] - [Lo]
Operate the flexing machine for 30 000 flexing
cycles.

FIG. 7 TEST SPECIMEN

D-5.2 Crack Initiation and Growth Superficial Up to 0.5 mm deep

Shallow 0.5mm to 1.5 mm
D-5.2.1 Load the test specimen into the flexing
Moderate 1.5 mm to half thickness of the
machine as described in D-5.1.2 and D-5.1.3.
test specimen
D-5.2.2 Use the device D-4.4 to measure the Deep Greater than half the thickness of
temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the test the test specimen.
specimen to nearest 1 oC and start the flexing
machine. D-5.3 Cut Growth of Sheet Material
D-5.2.3 Slowly adjust the test specimen so that it is D-5.3.1 Mark the centre point of the outer surface of
in maximum flexed position after every 10 000, each of the test specimens using a marking pen.
20 000 and 30 000 flexing cycles.
D-5.3.2 Use gauge to measure the thickness of each
D-5.2.4 Examine the surface of the test specimen for test specimen in millimeters to an accuracy of 0.1. If
signs of cracking each time when the machine is insole board is to be attached this step must be
stopped to adjust the specimen to its maximum carried out first.
flexed position. If any cracks are found, record their
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the flexing machine following the procedure shorter edge of the test specimen and through
in sections D-5.1.2 to D-5.1.4. the point marked in section D-5.3.1.
D-5.3.4 Follow the procedure in section D-5.1.5 to D-5.3.5 Follow the procedure in sections D-5.1.6
make single cut through the full thickness of each to D-5.1.8.
specimen. Each cut should be parallel with the

ANNEX E
(Clause 4.3.8)
SLIP RESISTANCE (FRICTION) OF FOOTWEAR AND QUARRY FLOOR

E-1 SCOPE E-4 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

This method determines the coefficient of friction E-4.1 A slip resistance test machine incorporates
between footwear and test floors under conditions elements that is sufficiently stiff to avoid vibration
simulating those experienced in the phases of a during use, and a secure attachment point for the
typical walking step when slip is most likely to footwear, sole unit, slider or other test specimen,
occur. hereafter referred to as the footwear item, after
mounting as specified in Annex N.
The method is applicable to all types of footwear,
such as outsole units (except leather soles), heel NOTE — The term ‘slider’ refers to flat rectangular
top-pieces (top-lifts) and sheet soling materials, specimens used in calibrating floorings and other
Quarry test floor, Dry condition and surface underfoot surfaces (see Annex P) and circular or other
shaped test specimens prepared from footwear sheet
contaminants such as liquid water. materials (see Annex Q).
This method is not applicable for special purpose
footwear or fittings containing spikes, metal studs or E-4.2 A flat, rigid, horizontal mounting table, of
similar fittings. minimum width 150 mm and minimum length
450 mm, onto which the test underfoot surface,
E-2 PRINCIPLE hereafter referred to as the test floor, is mounted
The footwear item and the test floor are brought into (see Annex P).
contact, subjected to a specified vertical force for a
E-4.3 A adjusting the height or thickness of the test
short period of static contact and then moved
floor so that its surface is in the plane of the
horizontally relative to one another at a constant
horizontal force measuring device within a tolerance
speed. The horizontal frictional force is measured at
of ± 5 mm. One or more packing plates of length and
a given time after movement starts and the dynamic
width at least equal to that of the test floor and of
coefficient of friction is calculated for the particular
suitable thickness for building up the height of its
conditions of the test.
surface have been found to be suitable. The packing
E-3 REFERENCES plates shall be incompressible under the pressure
applied by the test. If this tolerance cannot be
For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
achieved then the discrepancy shall be measured and
For undated references, the latest edition of the
reported as a deviation from the standard method. A
referenced document (including any amendments)
means of preventing movement of the test floor
applies.
relative to the mounting table during the test.
ISO 48-2 : Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic
2018 — Determination of hardness — Part E-4.4 Holding the footwear item clear of the test
2: Hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 floor between test measurements without contact
IRHD. with any other surfaces. Adjusting the angle
between the footwear item and the test floor so that
ISO 4662 : Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. the required contact angle can be achieved
2017 Determination of rebound resilience. (see Annex N), and of adjusting the contact point
horizontally with respect to the line of action of the
ISO 3696 : Water for analytical laboratory use.
downward vertical force.
1987 Specification and test methods.
ISO 13287 : Personal protective equipment — E-4.5 For lowering the footwear item onto the test
2012 Footwear — Test methods for slip floor and applying a steadily increasing downward
resistance. vertical force through the center of the area of
contact of the footwear item with the test floor,
ISO 4287 : Geometrical Product Specifications including the weight of the footwear item and its
1997 (GPS) — Surface texture: Profile
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mounting, at a rate that enables the required full this speed throughout the test. Sliding shall not start
force either 400 N ± 20 N or 500 N ± 25 N, see Table until full vertical force is achieved as see Fig. 8. The
13, to be achieved within 0.2 s of reaching 50 N and footwear item may be constrained while the test
maintaining this force throughout the test. floor is moved relative to it, or vice versa. Zero time
is defined as the start of horizontal movement of the
E-4.6 Sliding the test floor relative to the footwear
driven item, either footwear item or test floor as
item a distance of at least 40 mm at a speed of 0.3
see in Fig. 11. A measuring time resolved to an
m/s ± 0.03 m/s, commencing within 0.2 s after a
accuracy of 0.01 s or better.
vertical force of 50 N is achieved and maintaining

FIG. 8 TEST CHART SHOWING SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IN A TYPICAL TEST RUN

E-4.7 Measuring and Recording E-5.2 Footwear items – Specification and

calibration – see Annex Q.
The vertical force (Fv) and horizontal frictional
(Fh) exerted on the footwear item, with an NOTE — Either the footwear item or the test floor may be
the subject of the test. Appropriate test floors and footwear
accuracy of 2 percent or better, exerted on the items respectively are selected as the reference materials
footwear item measured in the plane of the surface against which the subject item is tested.
of the test floor. The displacement of the moving
item, either test floor or footwear item, to the E-5.2 When testing all footwear items, except
nearest 1 mm. leather soles against a test floor in both a dry and a
wet condition, two footwear items are required, one
E-4.8 Dry, Absorbent Paper Towel footwear item shall be tested first in the dry and then
in the wet. The second footwear item shall be tested
NOTE — Subsidiary items of apparatus and materials are
also specified in Annexes N – R.
first in the wet and then in the dry. In this way both
dry and wet measurements will be made on the
footwear item in fresh condition as well as in slightly
E-5 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
abraded condition from preceding measurements.
E-5.1 For test floors and contaminants – For testing on more than one floor, it will be
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otherwise for the second and subsequent floors the mounting table, adjusting its height or thickness
footwear items will already be slightly abraded from using the device, so that its surface is in the plane of
the preceding floor(s), regardless of the dry-wet test the horizontal force measuring device within a
order. tolerance of ± 5 mm. Lay the surface with its
calibrated direction in the direction of slip. The test
E-5.3 All test specimens, both footwear (except floor should be positioned to achieve a test track run
leather soles) and flooring, shall be cleaned prior to of at least 40 mm without the footwear item contact
testing and conditioning, but in all other respects area crossing a join. Securely fit the prepared
they shall be tested in the condition as supplied footwear item to an appropriate mounting
unless otherwise specified (see Annex R). (see Annex N). Lower the footwear item into contact
E-6 CONDITIONING OF TEST SPECIMEN with the test floor under its own weight. Adjust the
alignment and angle of the footwear item to conform
All test specimens shall be conditioned for at least to one of the test modes (see Annex N).
3 hours prior to testing at 23 °C ± 2 °C and
50 percent ± 5 percent RH unless otherwise E-7.1.1 Fully tighten all mounting adjustments and
specified (see Annex R). The test shall be carried out lift the footwear item away from the test floor. Apply
at 23 °C ± 2 °C or within 30 minutes of removal from a lubricant or contaminant if required (see Annex P).
the conditioned atmosphere, unless otherwise Activate the recording system. Bring the footwear
specified. item into contact with the test floor (noting the
contact position so that it may be re-established for
E-7 PROCEDURE repeat test runs) and apply the required vertical force
E-7.1 Fit and secure the prepared test floor onto the as specified in Table 13.

Table 13 Vertical Force to be Applied in Slip Test Run

(Clause E-7.1)

Sl No. Footwear Item Full Force to be Applied

(N)
(1) (2) (3)
i) Footwear and finished soles of European size 40 (UK size 7, Mondo
500 ± 25
point 255) and above
Footwear and finished soles of European size below 40 (UK size 7,
ii) Mondo point 255) 400 ± 20

iii) Top-pieces and sole materials intended for men’s footwear of

unknown size 500 ± 25

iv) Top-pieces and sole materials intended for women’s, children’s and
infants’ footwear of unknown size 400 ± 20

E-7.2 Activate the sliding movement as specified. displaced along the test floor but need not be wiped
Stop the test and the recording system after a sliding away unless It has evidently been changed by the
distance of at least 40 mm has been achieved. Lift action of the test, for example if it contains soiling
the footwear item away from the test floor and or debris. Repeat the procedure a further four times.
support it so that it is NOT brought into contact with Examine the tested surface of the footwear item and
any other surface. Reset the apparatus so that it is note any physical changes that have occurred (for
ready to take another measurement from the same example, abrasion of the finish on leather).
original contact position.
E-7.4 For each test run, determine the value at a time
NOTE — Some equipment will automatically reset the start of 0.10 s ± 0.01 s (or the time averaged value within
position or it may conveniently be the end-stop position of
the mounting table.
the interval 0.09 s – 0.11 s) after the start of sliding
movement of:
E-7.3 Restore the test floor surface to its specified
condition if possible and note any marking or a) The vertical contact force between the two
damage caused by testing. If testing in the dry surfaces [Fv] in newtons; and
condition, wipe the test floor with clean dry, b) The horizontal frictional force [Fh] in
absorbent paper towel to remove any visible loose newtons.
deposits. If testing in a contaminated condition, re
apply contaminant to the contact starting position. E-7.5 For each test run calculate the coefficient of
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Coefficient of friction [CoF] = Horizontal force appropriate, until the required total number of
[Fh]/Vertical Force [Fv] specimens has been tested.
NOTE — Some equipment will automatically display a NOTE — It is equally permissible to complete all the testing
trace of the coefficient of friction and state the required on each footwear item before commencing the next
value at 0.10 s ± 0.01 s. footwear item or to test both footwear items of a pair for
each test mode in turn, for example left and right for heel
E-7.6 Examine The Test Results mode followed by left and right for forepart mode.

If the five consecutive results show a systematic E-8 TEST REPORT

increase or decrease of more than 10 percent of the The test report contains the following information:
initial reading:
E-8.1 Reference to this test method.
a) Carry out one or more further test runs until
a consecutive sequence of five are obtained E-8.2 A full description of the test specimens
that do not show a systematic increase or [footwear item(s) and test floor(s)] as follows,
decrease of greater than 10 percent CoF; including any manufacturer’s reference, and of any
and standard reference materials (test floor or footwear
items respectively) used.
b) Where apparent, record the cause of
variation, for example, abrasion of finish E-8.3 Footwear Items
on resin rubber soling. Record the CoF
A description and photograph of the footwear
value for the first run in the first sequence
item(s) noting any indication of previous wear and,
of measurements, representing the initial
if so, whether this is judged as light, moderate or
surface condition of the material, and the
heavy. Include: size, whether left or right and, where
value for the fifth run of the last sequence,
applicable, relevant details of bottom construction
representing its changed condition after
(for example, heel height, whether a midsole is
repeated testing.
present and type if known) and in the case of
E-7.7 Calculate the arithmetic mean CoF of the last footwear, the type (for example, sandal, boot).
five consecutive results and report this to two
E-8.4 For sheet materials, the thickness of the
decimal places. If the cause of variation cannot be
material.
identified, the test specimens (footwear item or test
floor depending on what is the subject of the test) E-8.5 For sole facer materials, details of the backer,
may be contaminated. In this case repeat the test if used.
using a fresh or re-cleaned test specimen (footwear
E-8.6 Details of the cleaning regime used and any
item or test floor).
other pre-treatment such as solvent wiping or
E-7.8 In some circumstances the phenomenon of preparatory abrasion of the wearing surface before
slip-stick may occur which manifests itself in a testing.
friction trace, see Fig. 7, as high amplitude vibration
E-8.7 Underfoot conditions (test floor and
or oscillation of the horizontal and vertical force
contaminants): A description of the test floor, noting
traces, and CoF trace if available. Where this occurs
any indication of previous wear or damage and, if
the average value of CoF between the peaks and
noted, whether this is judged as light, moderate or
troughs on the trace in the measurement interval
heavy. A description and photograph of any surface
0.09 s to 0.11 s should be recorded with a description
texture or profiling.
of the shape of the trace.
E-8.8 Details of any surface polish or resin that has
E-7.9 Occasionally the CoF trace may show a steady
been applied, if known.
increase or decrease which may reflect a genuine
behavior of the particular combination of footwear E-8.9 Details of the cleaning regime used and any
item and test floor. In these cases, the result should non-standard pre-treatment of the wearing surface
be recorded but with a description of the shape of the before testing.
trace.
E-8.10 Description of the contaminant used.
E-7.10 Repeat procedure E-7.1 to E-7.7 as
E-8.11 Conditioning of test specimen and tested
explained above if other test modes and further
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ANNEX F
[Clause 4.6, Table 4, Sl no. (ii)]
FLEXING INDEX

F-1 PRINCIPLE controlled environment of (27 ± 2) °C and

65 percent ± 2 percent relative humidity for at least
A specimen is held in tension and repeatedly flexed 48 h.
through 180° until failure occurs. The base 10
logarithm of the number of flexing cycles to failure F-3.2 Cut six rectangular test specimens, 70 mm ±
is calculated to give the flexing index of the material. 10 mm × 10.0 mm ± 0.1 mm three with their length
parallel to the principal or along direction of the
F-2 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS material and three at 90° to this in the across
F-2.1 A flexing machine with at least six pairs of direction.
jaws that each have one jaw with a taper angle of (76 F-4 PROCEDURE
± 4)° and an internal tip radius of 0.8 mm ± 0.1 mm.
F-4.1 Ensure that the atmosphere surrounding the
F-2.2 A means of rotating the jaw cyclically under test machine is at a temperature of (27 ± 2) °C and a
simple harmonic motion, about an axis which is relative humidity of 65 percent ± 2 percent relative
projected from the jaw tips (see Fig. 9), between two humidity.
points (90 ± 2)º each side of the vertical at a rate of
60 cycles/min ± 10 cycles/min. F-4.2 Place each test specimen between a pair of
jaws and on the flexing machine so that the longer
F-2.3 A second jaw with a means of maintaining a edges of the specimen are perpendicular to the
standard tensional force on the test specimen of 19.6 clamping edge of both jaws.
A ± 0.1 A. A weight attached to the jaw so that a
total mass of (2 000 ± 10) g is suspended from the F-4.3 Tighten each rotating jaw until it exerts a
test specimen is a convenient method of achieving clamping force of 2.4 kN ± 0.4 kN on the test
this. specimen.
F-2.4 A method of counting the number of F-4.4 For each non-rotating jaw, apply a tensioning
oscillations of the rotating jaw up to failure of the force of 19.6 N ± 0.1 N to the jaw.
specimen.
F-4.5 Tighten the jaw onto a test specimen until it
F-2.5 A means, such as a tongue wrench, of exerts a clamping force, which is sufficient to
controlling the clamping force of the rotating jaw. prevent it slipping. The clamping force should not
be unnecessarily high as this may damage the test
F-3 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS specimen.
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All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 9 FLEXING MACHINE

F-4.6 Operate the flexing machine and record the F-5 TEST REPORT
total number of flexing cycles as each specimen
fails. When all the test specimens have failed, stop F-5.1 The logarithm of the number of flexing cycles
the flexing machine. to failure for each test specimen, as calculated in
F-4.7.
F-4.7 For each test specimen, calculate the base
10 logarithm of the total number of flexing cycles to F-5.2 The flexing index for each principal
failure. direction as calculated in F-4.8.
F-4.8 Calculate the arithmetic mean of the F-5.3 Any deviations from this standard test method.
logarithms for each of the principal directions of the
material. These two values are termed the flexing
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ANNEX G
[Clause 4.9, Table 7, Sl No. (i)]
COMPRESSION SET (STATIC)
The two methods used to measure compression set In case of any dispute, method A shall be the
at constant stress that is, method A and method B. referee method.

METHOD A
COMPRESSION SET – CONSTANT STRESS METHOD

G-1.1 SCOPE and 1.4.3 to prepare the material and reduce its
thickness to the required level.
This method is intended to determine the
compression set of a material. This is a measure of G-[Link] For each material to be tested, use the
retention of shape and elastic properties. The appropriate circular cutter to cut a sufficient number
method is mainly applicable to solid and cellular of circular test specimens of diameter:
footwear soling materials, but can be used with any
For Solid materials: 14.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.
type of compressible material.
For Cellular materials: 29.0 mm ± 0.5 mm.
G-1.2 PRINCIPLE
G-1.4.2 To produce three stacks each of height:
The percentage change in thickness of a test
G-[Link] Method 1 — Solid materials: 6.3 mm
specimen is calculated after it has been compressed
± 0.3 mm, by using:
by a predefined pressure for a set time and allowed
to recover for a further set time. (One test specimen of thickness 6.3 mm ± 0.3 mm
or two test specimens of thickness 3.2 mm ±
G-1.3 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS 0.1 mm or three test specimens of thickness 2.1
mm ± 0.1 mm).
G-1.3.1 A standard laboratory dial thickness gauge
for means of applying a pressure of 22 kPa ± 5 kPa G-[Link] Method 2 — Cellular materials: 9.5 mm
for materials of hardness equal to or greater than ± 0.5 mm, by using:
35 IRHD (International Rubber Hardness Degree) or
(One test specimen of thickness 9.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
a pressure of 10 kPa ± 2 kPa for materials of
or two test specimens of thickness 4.8 mm ± 0.2 mm
hardness less than 35 IRHD with the capability of
or three test specimens of thickness 3.2 mm ± 0.1
measuring to the nearest 0.01 mm.
mm).
G-1.3.2 A platen press, which is capable of applying
G-[Link].1 The faces of the test specimens must be
and maintaining for a period of 24.0 h ± 0.2 h a
flat and parallel and the walls should not be
pressure of
markedly tapered, cupped or barreled.
For Solid materials: 11.1 MPa ± 0.2 MPa.
G-1.4.3 If more than one test specimen is required
For Cellular materials: 0.69 MPa ± 0.02 MPa. to produce a stack of sufficient height, then place the
appropriate number of test specimens centrally on
to the surface of three test specimens with the
top of each other. As far as possible, test specimens
dimensions specified, spring loaded press, for which
should be selected and grouped so that the total
the force/spring compression relationship is known.
thickness of each of the stacks is similar. The test
G-1.3.3 For testing several types of material at the specimens in each stack should be kept together in
same time, rigid spacer plates are required to be the same order, without reversal or rotation relative
placed between the different types of specimen. to one another. The stacks will subsequently be
These should be at least three times the diameter of referred to as test specimen stacks.
the test specimen across their smallest dimension.
G-1.4.4 Check the surfaces of the presser foot and
G-1.3.4 A rotating circular cutter of diameter: anvil of the dial thickness gauge and clean them if
necessary. Set the gauge so that it reads zero.
For Solid materials: 14.5 mm ± 0.5 mm.
G-1.4.5 Store the test specimens or test specimen
For Cellular materials: 29.0 mm ± 0.5 mm. stacks in a standard controlled environment of either
(23 ± 2) °C or (20 ± 2) °C for at least 5 h before
G-1.4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS testing and carry out the test in this environment.
G-1.4.1 Select the appropriate thickness for the test Include details of the conditions used in the test
material, and use the procedure mentioned in 1.4.2 report.

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G-1.5 PROCEDURE G-1.5.4 Repeat the procedure for the remaining test
specimens, or test specimen stacks.
G-1.5.1 Check the surfaces of the presser foot and
anvil of the dial thickness gauge and clean them if G-1.5.5 For each material being tested, calculate the
necessary. Set the gauge so that it reads zero. arithmetic mean of the thickness readings made and
record this value as (T0) to the nearest 0.01 mm.
G-1.5.2 Position a test specimen, or test specimen
stack centrally between the presser foot and anvil of G-1.5.6 Place the three test specimens, or test
the appropriate thickness gauge. specimen stacks, on the lower platen of the press so
that the centres of the test specimens form an
G-1.5.3 Gently lower the presser foot onto the centre equilateral triangle, with the edges of adjacent test
of the surface of the test specimen, wait for 5 s ± 1 s specimens approximately 5 mm apart and the centre
and then record the reading on the thickness gauge of the triangle aligned with the centre of the platen,
to the nearest 0.01 mm. see Fig. 10.

FIG. 10 PLAN VIEW OF TEST SPECIMENS AND PLATEN

G-1.5.7 Several materials can be tested at the same spring loaded press such as the force (F) applied
time provided that they are either all solid materials between the platens will be indicated by the
or all cellular materials. If testing several materials compression of the springs. If (A) is the area of each
at the same time then place as pacer plate on top of test specimen in mm2 then the force in Newton
the test specimens and repeat the procedure as said required producing a pressure of (P) in mega
earlier. Pascal’s can be calculated by using the formula:
G-1.5.8 Placing three test specimens, or test (F) = (P) × 3 × (A)
specimen stacks, on top of the spacer plate instead
This gives, for the standard test specimen diameters:
of the lower platen. Each layer shall only consist of
test specimens cut from one material. For Solid materials: (F) = 5 500 N ± 100 N
G-1.5.9 Repeat the procedure for any remaining For Cellular materials: (F) = 1 370 N ± 40 N
materials to be tested using as pacer plate between
each layer of test specimens. After 24.0 h ± 0.2 h release the press and remove the
test specimens.
Operate the press to apply a nominal pressure,
assuming the test specimen to be of target diameter Allow the test specimens to recover for 1.0 h ±
0.1 h.
For Solid materials: 11.1 MPa ± 0.2 MPa
For each material tested, repeat the procedure as
For Cellular materials: 0.69 MPa ± 0.02 MPa
stated earlier but record the thickness as (T1) to the
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For each material tested, calculate the percentage form of sheets, or cut or moulded soles, to its test
compression set, to the nearest one percent, using thickness using either a band knife splitter or a
the formula: surface grinder.
G-1.6 CALCULATIONS The preparation of test pieces from soling materials
for physical testing. During preparation, check the
Percentage of compression set
thickness of the soling with the rubber dial thickness
= (T0) – (T1)/(T0) × 100 gauge.
where
G-1.8.2 Solid solings with a smooth wearing
T0 = Arithmetic mean of the thickness of test surface: Remove all the excess material from the
piece in mm before compression; and reverse surface.
T1 = Arithmetic mean of the thickness of test Solid solings with a surface pattern: First remove
piece in mm after compression. this pattern completely and then remove the rest of
the excess material from the reverse side until the
required thickness is obtained. The surface pattern
G-1.7 REPORT
must still be removed even if the final thickness of
Reference to this test method the sheet will be below the standard test thickness.
The version of the test used: Method 1 or method 2. G-1.8.3 Cellular soling with a smooth solid surface
A description of the material(s) tested. skin on the wearing surface: Remove a layer of
0.5 mm thick from this surface or a little more if
The compression set, as calculated. some of the skin remains. Then remove the rest of
Any deviations from this standard test method. the excess material from the reverse surface. If
however, the wearing surface is already an exposed
G-1.8 ADDITIONAL NOTE cellular layer, do not remove the 0.5 mm layer.
G-1.8.1 Preparation of the Test Specimens Where the cellular soling has a surface pattern,
remove this completely before removing the
Reduce the original material, which may be in the 0.5 mm layer.

METHOD - B
DETERMINATION OF COMPRESSION SET AT CONSTANT STRESS

G-2.l COMPRESSION SET AT CONSTANT centre using the gauge with part-Spherical contact.
STRESS Note the arithmetic mean of the three readings as the
initial thickness. Place the three test pieces
G-2.l.1 Apparatus
symmetrically between the parallel plates of the
The compression apparatus shall consist of two compression apparatus and subject to a compression
parallel flat, rigid plates between which the test load of 140 kg ± 1 kg for 24 hours. Then release the
pieces may be compressed and the means of load, remove the test pieces and allow to recover.
applying slowly a load of 140 kg ± 1 kg to the After one hour remeasure the thickness and note the
plates and maintaining the load for a period of at arithmetic mean as the final thickness.
least 24 hours. Alternatively, the single loading
spring may be replaced by a set to three equivalent G-2.l.4 Expression of Results
springs placed symmetrically around the central
axis. The compression set is the difference between the
original thickness of the test piece and that after
G-2.l.2 Test Piece recovery expressed as a percentage of the initial
thickness.
Cut three discs of diameter 30 mm ± 0.2 mm of any
thickness from sheets soles. Compression set, percent = (to-ti)100/ti to
G-2.l.3 Procedure where
Condition the test pieces at 27 °C ± 2 °C and 65 to = the initial thickness in mm; and
percent ± 5 percent relative humidity for 24 hours.
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ANNEX H
[Clause 4.9, Table 7, Sl No. (ii)]
SPLIT TEAR STRENGTH

H-1 DESCRIPTION H-5 REPETITIONS

This method measures the load required to tear a Test one sample per material and make two
material along its cross-section. measurements for the sample.
H-2 MATERIALS H-6 TEST PROCEDURE
H-2.1 Midsole Made of Foam Material H-6.1 Zero and calibrate the tensile testing machine.
H-3 EQUIPMENT H-6.2 Set the tensile testing machine to a crosshead
speed of 50 mm/min, and a jaw gap of 40 mm ±
H-3.1 Tensile Testing Machine, with chart 5 mm.
recorder.
H-6.3 Fold back the two tabs at one end of the test
H-3.2 Clamping Jaws, preferably rubber-faced. sample. Insert and clamp one tab centrally in each of
H-4 SAMPLE PREPARATION the top and bottom jaws, such that a minimal amount
of tension is present on the tear line, and the sample
a) Die or hand cut a test sample as described in points to the rear of the tensile testing machine.
Fig. 7. Sample thickness shall be 10.0 mm ±
1.0 mm. H-6.4 Operate the tensile testing machine at
a crosshead speed of 50 mm/min.
b) Draw a tear line lengthwise, at the midpoint
of the thickness of the foam (see Fig. 11). H-6.5 Using a sharp blade, cut the foam as
necessary to maintain a tear line, which is always
c) Using a sharp blade or razor, hand cut a slit within 2.0 mm of the midpoint line.
at each end of the test sample which is
approximately 25 mm in length, as described
in Fig. 11.

NOTE — For laminar materials only one end of the test specimen is split.

All dimensions in millimetres

FIG. 11 SAMPLE FOR SPLIT TEAR STRENGTH

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NOTE — Do not take measurements while cutting back to H-7 CALCULATION

the midpoint line.
𝐿
H-6.6 Allow the sample to tear for a distance of Split tear strength, kg/cm =
2.5
50 mm.
H-8 REPORT
H-6.7 Record the maximum load (L) reached
during the test. The average of the two split tear measurements to
the nearest 0.1 kg/cm.
H-6.8 Clamp the other end of the sample in the same
manner described in H-6.3 and repeat H-6.4 to
H-6.6.

ANNEX J
[Clause 4.9, Table 7, Sl No. (iii)]
HEAT RESISTANCE, SHRINKAGE LINEAR
J-1 DESCRIPTION Remove the test sample from the oven, and allow it
to cool for 30 min ± 2 min at 27.0 °C ± 2.0 °C.
This method measures the amount of shrinkage, Re-measure the length of line L to the nearest
which a midsole/insole/sockliner material undergoes 0.1 mm (L2).
as a result of exposure to heat for a specified time
period. J-4.2 For All Midsoles or Insoles

J-2 EQUIPMENT Use a steel scale which is stiff enough that it will not
bend when taking a length measurement.
J-2.1 Air-circulating oven, capable of maintaining a
temperature of 70.0 °C ± 1.0 °C. Calibrate to ensure Place the bottom edge of the steel scale on the
temperature being maintained at 70.0 °C ± 1.0 °C. midsole or insole such that the steel scale contacts
the foam at both point E and point F of line L as
J-2.2 Steel scale, capable of measuring to 0.5 mm. shown in Fig. 13. The length (L1) is measured from
the inside edge of lines AB and CD as shown in
J-3 SAMPLE PREPARATION Fig. 13. Measure to the nearest 0.5 mm. Place the
test sample in an oven at 70.0 °C ± 1.0 °C for 60 min
J-3.1 Wherever possible, use a whole midsole,
insole or sockliner unit. ± 1 min. Remove the test sample from the oven,
and allow it to cool for at least 30 min at 27.0 °C ±
J-3.2 If unable to use a complete unit, die or hand 2.0 °C. Using a steel scale, re-measure the length
cut samples which are at least 100 mm long, and (L2) to the nearest 0.5 mm.
having a width of 25.4 mm. NOTE — Length measurements must be taken using the
bottom edge of the steel scale (to prevent it from bending).
NOTE — Midsole test samples should be 10.0 mm ± 1.0
mm in thickness, unless compression-molded midsole foam
is being evaluated. For compression-molded midsole
J-4.3 For Sockliners
foams, the entire thickness of the midsole should be used,
preferably from an area of the midsole, which is nearest to
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of line L
10 mm in thickness. to the nearest 0.1 mm (L1). Place the test sample in
an oven at 70.0 °C ± 1.0 °C for 60 min ± 1 min.
J-3.3 For whole midsole, insole or sockliner units, Remove the test sample from the oven, and allow it
draw a line along the entire length of the sample. For to cool for at least 30 min at 27.0 °C ± 2.0 °C. Using
die-cut test samples, draw a line along each of the a vernier caliper, re- measure the length of line L to
samples as shown in Fig. 12. the nearest 0.1 mm (L2).
Test two samples per material. J-5 CALCULATION
Shrinkage in the length direction, percent
J-4 TEST PROCEDURE
L1 – L2
= × 100
J-4.1 For Foam Based Material Only L1
J-6 REPORT
Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of line L
to the nearest 0.1 mm (L1). Place the test sample in The higher of the two measurements to the nearest
an oven at 70.0 °C ± 1.0 °C for 60 min ± 3 min. 0.1 percent.

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All dimensions in millimetres

FIG. 12 SAMPLE FOR SHRINKAGE DUE TO HEAT

FIG. 13 LINEAR SHRINKAGE

ANNEX K
[Clause 4.13, Table 11, Sl No. (i)]
BREAKING FORCE AND EXTENSION AT BREAK OF SHOE LACES

K-1 SCOPE clamped should be known to the nearest 1 mm.

alternatively rubber faced clamps can be used
This method is intended to determine the breaking
provided that they do not cause an undue number
force and extension at break of shoe laces. The test
of jaw breaks. A preliminary test may be necessary
can be carried out with both wet and dry specimens.
to determine the better method of gripping the lace.
The method is applicable to all types of shoe lace.
K-2 PRINCIPLE K-3.2 Breaking force of recording the maximum
force [F] to an accuracy of 2 percent as specified
A length of wet or dry shoe lace is extended until it by Class 2 of EN ISO 7 500-1 and a force range
breaks using a tensile testing machine. The force appropriate to the specimen under test: 0 N to
required to break the shoe lace and, if required, its 1 000 N is suitable for most laces though some of
extension at break are measured. the strongest may give breaking strengths of up to
K-3 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS 2 000 N.

K-3.1 A tensile testing machine with jaw separation K-3.3 Extension at break [E] of continuously
rate of 100 mm/min ± 10 mm/min. Gripping the test recording jaw separation with accuracy of 0.1 mm.
laces securely: Half capstan bollard test jaws, see
cover photograph, are ideal. In this case the K-3.4 Wet tests – distilled or deionized water at
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K-4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS K-5.4 If the test lace breaks within 5 mm of a
clamping edge, reject the result and cut a fresh test
K-4.1 For each form of test, wet or dry, cut three test
specimen. If measuring breaking extension, also
specimens of length sufficient to enable satisfactory
reject any results where the test specimen slipped in
clamping in the jaws while leaving a test length of
the clamp.
200 mm ± 2 mm between them.
K-5.5 Repeat the procedure in Sections [a – d] until
K-4.2 If the test material is supplied as three or more
three valid results have been obtained.
made-up laces, cut each test specimen from a
different lace. If only one length of lace is supplied, K-5.6 If extension at break is required, for each test
cut one test specimen from close to each end and one specimen calculate the percentage extension at
from the centre. break using the formula:
K-4.3 Store the three specimens to be tested dry in K-5.7 Extension at break (percent) = [E] x 100/200
an environment of 23 °C ± 2 °C/50 percent ±
K-5.8 For each type of valid failure, calculate the
4 percent RH for at least 48 hours before testing, and
arithmetic mean of three valid breaking forces
carry out the test in this atmosphere. Specimens to
recorded in section [c].
be tested wet do not need to be conditioned. If an
alternative atmosphere is used, include details of the K-5.9 Calculate the arithmetic mean of the 3
conditions used in the test report. percentage extension at break [percent E] values [g]

K-5 PROCEDURE K-5.10 If testing the lace when wet condition then:
K-5.11 Place the three test specimens in a sufficient
K-5.1 Adjust the jaw separation of the tensile testing
quantity of deionized water at (23 ± 2) °C to ensure
machine, so that there is a distance of 200 mm ±
complete immersion of the test specimens for
2 mm between the clamping edges of the two grips.
(60 ± 50) min. If an alternative temperature is used,
For the bollard type clamps the 200 mm must
include details of the conditions in the test report. If
include the length of lace in contact with each
the lace is difficult to wet then add 1 g of non-ionic
bollard.
wetting agent to each litre of deionized water.
K-5.2 Insert a lace test specimen between the two K-5.12 Immediately test the specimens, while they
grips, so that it is just taut and approximately the
are still wet, by repeating the procedure in sections
same length is clamped at each end. [a-d].
K-5.3 Operate the tensile testing machine so that the K-6 TEST REPORT
jaws separate at a rate of 100 mm/min ± 10 mm/min
until the test lace fails. Record the maximum force The test report contains the following information:
obtained in newtons [F] to the nearest 0.1 N and, if K-6.1 Reference to this test method.
required, the extension [E] to the nearest mm at this
force. If the test lace is constructed from several K-6.2 A full description of the test specimen.
component parts, such as a case and a core, carefully K-6.3 For each version of the test, wet or dry, carried
watch the test specimen as it is extended and record out:
the force and extension when each of these
component parts fails. If there is multiple maxima K-6.4 The mean breaking force(s).
on the force/extension curve the first maximum K-6.5 If required, the mean percentage extension at
(at first damage) must be recorded as the ‘breaking break.
force’ and, if required, ‘breaking extension’ even if
subsequent maxima are higher. K-6.6 Any deviations from this test method.

ANNEX L
[Clause 4.13, Table 11, Sl No. (ii)]
GRIPPING STRENGTH OF TAGS
L-1 APPARATUS plate. In conjunction with the slopped plate see Fig.
14, use the upper jaw of the testing machine to keep
L-1.1 Tensile strength testing machine, power-
the slot at right- angle to the direction of application
driven with a rate of traverse of 115 mm/min ±
of load during the test.
12 mm/min.
L-2 PROCEDURE
L-1.2 Slotted Plate
Move the conditioned test specimen with one of its
A rigid metal plate of suitable dimensions with a tags uppermost horizontally along the slot until both
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slotted plate. Centre the plate so that longitudinal Discard the result and test another specimen if,
axis of the test specimen is along the axis of the
application of the load. Apply by hand an initial a) The tag comes through the slot without being
tension sufficient to strengthen the lace. Clamp the removed from the fabric lace; and/or
free end of the straightened specimen in the pulling b) The tag buckles at the base or the tag is
jaw so that the free distance between the upper grip scrapped without being removed from the
and the pulling jaw is 100 mm at the start of the test. lace before the specified minimum gripping
Operate the machine and record the highest load, in strength is reached.
kg, registered before the tag is pulled from the lace.

FIG. 14 SLOTTED PLATE

ANNEX M
[Clause 4.13, Table 11, Sl No. (v)]
STRENGTH OF FASTENED BUCKLES
M-1 SCOPE M-3.2 A cutting device such as a sharp knife or
scissors.
This test method is intended to determine the
strength of buckles under conditions which M-3.3 Upper leather, thickness about 2 mm.
correspond to the fully fastened state in wear. The
M-3.4 For buckles with a chape, nylon or polyester
method is applicable to all types of buckle.
shoe laces, or suitable chape rivets and a clenching
M-2 PRINCIPLE device.
The buckle bar, or its chape, is attached to a strip of M-4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
upper leather or a shoe lace. A second strip of
M-4.1 Use three buckles as test specimens. Three
leather, corresponding to the buckle strap, is inserted
further buckles may be required if repeat tests are
in the normal way through the buckle. The two strips
necessary.
are then pulled apart in a tensile testing machine
until some part of the buckle fails. The force at M-4.2 For each test specimen use the device to cut
failure and the type of failure are recorded. from the upper leather a strip ‘A’ (see Fig.15) of
length about 120 mm and width slightly less than the
M-3 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
buckle bar to which the buckle prong is attached.
M-3.1 A tensile testing machine with a jaw Insert a hole through this strip of sufficient size to
separation rate of 100 mm/min ± 10 mm/min. The take the buckle prong, on its centre line and at a
capability of measuring forces up to 1 kN to an distance from one end of the strip equal to the length
accuracy of better than 2 percent and the facility to of the buckle plus 10 mm. Mark this end as the
record the force throughout the test. leading end to be inserted into the buckle.

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M-4.3 If the buckle does not have a chape attached ‘C’ and clench the rivet firmly in the
to it, use the device to cut a second strip ‘B’ clenching device.
(see Fig.15) of the upper leather of length about
M-5.2 For All Types of Buckle:
150 mm and width slightly less than the buckle bar
to which the buckle prong is attached. Make a hole a) Insert the marked leading end of leather
in the centre of the strip which is just large enough strip ‘A’ up through the buckle between the
for the buckle prong to go through. centre bar and the end of the buckle frame
on which the tip of the buckle prong rests
M-4.4 If the buckle has a chape, select a nylon or
when the buckle is fastened;
polyester shoe lace, of minimum length 200 mm,
which can be inserted through the rivet hole in the b) Insert the buckle prong through the hole in
chape where suitable chape rivets and a clenching strip ‘A’, then insert the leading edge of the
device are available, and it is preferred to use these, strip down through the buckle between the
cut a strip ‘C’ (see Fig.15) of the upper leather of bar and the other, keeper, end of the frame;
length about 100 mm and width 25 mm ± 2 mm.
Punch a hole, large enough to accept the chape c) Holding the buckle frame, pull on the rear
end of this strip so as to bring the tip of the
attaching rivet, in the strip on its centre line and
12.5 mm ± 2.5 mm from one end. buckle prong over to rest on the end of the
buckle frame. The leading edge of this strip
M-5 PROCEDURE should then protrude about 10 mm beyond
the keeper, see Fig. 15;
M-5.1 Hold a test specimen buckle horizontally,
with the buckle prong uppermost, and attach the d) Clamp strip ‘A’ in the upper jaws of the
leather strips and shoe lace as follows: tensile testing machine, so that the edge of
the buckle is 10 mm to 15 mm from the
a) If the buckle has no chape, insert leather
jaws, see Fig. 15.
strip ‘B’ through one side of the buckle
frame near the buckle bar. Insert the buckle M-5.3 If the buckle does not have a chape, clamp
prong through the hole in the strip, then both ends of strip ‘B’ in the lower jaws of the tensile
insert the strip down through the frame on testing machine so that the keeper end of the buckle
the other side of the bar, see Fig. 11; and is 10 mm to 15 mm from the jaws, see Figure 15.
b) If the buckle has a chape, insert the nylon M-5.4 If the buckle has a chape, clamp the two ends
or polyester lace through the chape rivet of the shoe lace or the leather strip ‘C’ attached to
hole so that the two ends are of the chape in the lower jaws of the tensile testing
approximately equal length, or insert a machine so that the keeper end of the buckle is
chape rivet through the chape hole and the 10 mm to 15 mm from the jaws, Figure 15.
corresponding hole punched in leather strip

FIG. 15 TEST SPECIMEN IN TENSILE TEST APPARATUS

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M-5.5 Operate the tensile testing machine so that the to M-5.6 for the remaining test specimens.
jaws separate at a rate of 100 mm/min ± 10 mm/min
and it records a force/displacement trace. M-5.10 If test specimens show different types of
failure, repeat the test, following the procedure in
M-5.6 Stop the tensile testing machine when either sections M-5.1 to M-5.8, using three further test
the buckle or straps fail. Record the maximum force specimens.
as [F], in newton’s to the nearest 0.1 N.
M-5.11 For each type of failure, calculate and record
M-5.7 Record the type of failure. Valid types of the arithmetic mean of the values of [F] as the
failure are: fastened buckle strength together with the
a) Breakage of the buckle bar; corresponding number of test specimens. Include all
valid results from initial and any repeat tests. Where
b) Breakage of some part of the buckle frame; a mean value of [F] is associated with an invalid type
c) Bending of the buckle frame or prong so of failure, see section M-5.10, record the fastened
that the prong tip no longer engages on the buckle strength as ‘greater than’ this value.
frame; and M-5.12 If there is only one result for a particular
d) Disengagement of the chape from the type of failure and it is lower than the other values
buckle bar. then it may be appropriate to test further buckles to
establish whether there is a proportion of weak ones
M-5.8 The following types of failure are invalid in the batch.
unless the value of [F] is significantly above a
specified value for fastened buckle strength. M-6 TEST REPORT

a) Failure of the chape rivet or pulling out of Test reports contain the following information:
the chape rivet from leather strip ‘C’. If M-6.1 Reference to this test method.
necessary, repeat the test using a larger
rivet size or a shoe lace inserted through the M-6.2 A description of the buckles tested.
chape hole.; and M-6.3 The number of test specimens.
b) Breakage of the shoe lace or failure of one M-6.4 The fastened buckle strength.
of the leather strips, including tearing at the
prong or chape rivet. If necessary, repeat M-6.5 Type of failure of each specimen.
the test with a fresh test specimen using a M-6.6 Any deviations from this standard test
stronger lace or leather strip. method.
M-5.9 Repeat the procedure in sections M-5.1

ANNEX N
(Clause 4.3.8)
MOUNTING FOOTWEAR ITEMS AND SETTING UP TEST MODES

N-1 APPARATUS AND MATERIAL b) Not interfere with the test.

N-1.1 A1 for tests using whole footwear, sole units, NOTE — The soles may be attached by adhesive
means such as double-sided tape or by mechanical
sole facers or other materials intended to be used in means such as screws, wire or cable ties provided that
the forepart of footwear bottoms. the requirements are met.
N-1.2 A selection of shoemaking lasts, each N-1.5 For Tests with Sole Facer Units:
incorporating a means of attachment to the
attachment point of the slip resistance test machine A midsole and/or heel block as appropriate to
that will accommodate the footwear sizes to be represent underlying sole material. This may be
tested. fabricated from sheets of microcellular EVA of
hardness 40 IRHD ± 10 IRHD and specific gravity
N-1.3 A steel rule or similar straight edge device of 0.25 ± 0.05 or by using other materials as specified.
similar length to the largest last.
The midsole and/or heel block shall be sufficiently
N-1.4 A means of attaching the soles or other soling thick to enable the thickness of the end-product to be
specimens securely to the shoe making lasts that replicated where this is known. If the thickness of
will: the end-product is not known, the midsole and/or
a) prevent movement between the sole heel block shall be sufficiently thick to produce an
surface and the last surface during the test; assembly that is at least 5 mm thick throughout its
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A means of securely bonding the midsole and/or pieces or sheet material sliders during the
heel block to the back of the sole facer material that test; and
prevents movement between the midsole/heel block
b) not interfere with the test.
surface and the sole facer surface during the test.
NOTE — A good quality double-sided adhesive tape may
N-1.6 For Tests with Top-Pieces and Sheet provide a satisfactory means of bonding the slider.
Material to Be Used as Top-Pieces However, when the slider is very small, for example, less
than 300 mm2, problems may be experienced. Bonding the
A flat rigid backing plate of minimum dimensions slider with an appropriate adhesive to a larger piece of thin
160 mm × 80 mm, with its length aligned with the stiff material, such as resin rubber, which in turn is fixed to
the rigid mounting with double-sided adhesive tape, is an
axis of the test floor. This may be incorporated into alternative approach that is generally successful. When
(or securely attached to) the lower surface of a using this technique, it is vital that care is taken to avoid
rectangular box or securely attached to a suitably contamination of the test surface with adhesive.
sized shoemaking last.
N-1.8 For Top-Pieces with Mounting Spigots,
N-1.7 A Rectangular, metal box that Lugs or Other Protrusions
a) is approximately 180 mm long, 90 mm A means of removing the mounting spigots, lugs or
wide, 90 mm deep and sufficiently rugged other protrusions prior to mounting that does not
to resist distortion under the applied test damage the top-piece.
forces;
An intermediate mounting block in wood or other
b) incorporates a secure means of attachment suitable material with holes to accommodate the
to the attachment point of the slip mounting spigots, lugs or other protrusions together
resistance test machine; and with a means of securely attaching the top-piece to
the intermediate block.
c) where the backing plate is not incorporated
into the box, a means of attachment for the For top-pieces only, an alignment aid or other means
backing plate that will prevent movement of aligning the longitudinal centre line of the
between the plate and the surface of the box top-piece at an angle of (10 ± 2)° to the direction of
during the test. movement of the test floor relative to the top-piece.
A suitably-sized shoemaking last that incorporates a A rigid wedge having an angle of (7.0 ± 0.5)°
secure means of attachment to the attachment point between its upper and lower surfaces and of
of the slip resistance test machine together with a minimum dimensions 80 mm wide by 120 mm long.
means of attachment for the backing plate that will The tip of the wedge, see Fig. 16, shall be truncated
prevent movement between the plate and the last to a maximum height of 0.5 mm as judged by
surface during the test. graduated eyepiece or equivalent means.
A means of securely bonding, or otherwise NOTE — The purpose of the wedge is to ensure that the
footwear item is elevated by no more than approximately 1
attaching, the top-pieces or sheet material sliders to mm above the test surface when the contact angle is being
the backing plate that will: set. To facilitate this, the wedge may be marked with a line
parallel to, and approximately 4 mm from, the truncated
a) prevent movement between the backing edge at the position where the wedge has a height of
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FIG. 16 DIMENSIONS OF RIGID WEDGE

N-1.9 Mounting Procedure - Footwear Items material assembly to the lower surface of the last.
N-1.9.1 Whole Footwear: Locate the rear edge of the sole units on the rear edge
of the last.
Remove any in-sock or foot bed from the footwear
item. Contoured foot beds in particular may affect Ensure that the centre of the forepart of the sole unit
the fit of the footwear item on the last. If the sole is or other forepart specimen, coincides with the centre
moulded with a concave heel seat, for example, as of the forepart of the last so correct contact is
found in some Wellingtons, fill the concavity with a achieved with the test floor.
suitable material to present a flat surface against the NOTE — With oversized caster sole units it may be
bottom of the last. necessary to trim around the unit to ensure correct heel and
forepart positioning.
Select a shoemaking last of the largest size that will
fit tightly inside the footwear item without distorting N-1.10 Top-Pieces and Sheet Material for Top-
it. This is usually the last marked as being the same Piece Use
size as the footwear item or one size smaller.
If no mounting spigot, lugs or other protrusions are
Fit the footwear item over the last, cutting or present, proceed to clause. If such protrusions are
trimming the upper if necessary. It is important that present, either remove them using a suitable means
the shoemaking last does not move within the or accommodate them within an intermediate
footwear item during the test. If the shoemaking last mounting block.
is a poor fit, use pieces of crumpled tissue paper or
Securely fix top-pieces, intermediate mounting
similar material to fill any gaps at the toe or heel to
blocks where appropriate, or sheet material sliders
prevent movement. Whenever possible, secure the
to the flat backing plate using a suitable adhesive
footwear item’s fastening system.
If necessary, securely attach the backing plate to the
N-1.9.2 Sole Units and Other Sole Specimens:
base of the rectangular box.
Firmly attach sole units or other sole specimens to NOTE — If the backing plate forms part of the
the lower surface of a suitably sized last using a rectangular box, will not be necessary.
suitable adhesive or by mechanical means. Where a
sole facer unit is to be tested, bond an appropriate N-1.11 Setting Footwear Test Modes
backing material to the back of the material using a Selection of test mode:
suitable adhesive in order to simulate a complete
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following modes: c) Forward flat slip, see Fig. 19.

a) Forward heel slip at angled contact, see Other orientations, such as sideways slip, may be
Fig. 17; tested as required and full details recorded in the
test report.
b) Backward forepart slip, see Fig. 18; and

FIG. 17 FORWARD HEEL SLIP

Key:

V- Vertical Force

M - Movement

FIG. 18 BACKWARD FOREPART SLIP

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Top-pieces may be tested in forward heel slip at centre line of the top-piece at an angle of 10° ± 2° to
angled contact mode, see Fig. 17. Sheet materials the direction of movement, see Fig. 24, using the
may be tested in forward heel slip at angled contact alignment aid.
mode, see Fig. 18, or backward forepart slip mode,
N-1.12 Forward heel slip mode, see Fig. 17.
see Fig. 19, depending upon their intended use.
When testing top-pieces and sliders, ‘heel’ shall be
When testing footwear or sole units in the above test
taken to refer to the top-piece or slider as
modes, see Fig. 17 to 19, align the inside tangent of
appropriate.
the shoemaking last, (as defined by the straight edge
[19], placed against the heel swell and joint swell) Position the rigid wedge on the test floor with the
on the inside or medial face of the last, parallel ± 2°, thin end of the wedge under the rear edge of the heel,
to the direction of movement, see Fig. 19. also see Fig. 20.
When testing top-pieces, align the longitudinal

FIG. 20 POSITION THE RIGID WEDGE ON THE TEST FLOOR WITH THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE UNDER THE REAR
EDGE OF THE HEEL

Lower the mounted footwear item onto the wedge Raise the mounted footwear item, remove the wedge
under its own weight. Adjust the positions of the and then lower the mounted footwear onto the test
both wedge and footwear item until: floor under its own weight.
a) The heel sits flat on the angled face of the Check that the centre of the area of contact between
wedge; the heel and floor is vertically below the line of
action of the vertical force as judged by eye and
b) Approximately 4 mm of the thin end of the
adjust the position of the mounted foot if necessary.
wedge protrudes beyond the rearmost
contact point of the heel with the face of the Once the required alignment has been achieved,
wedge as judged by eye, see Fig. 20; proceed to as per E-7.1.1.
c) No contact is made between the forepart and N-1.13 Backward Forepart Slip Mode, see Fig.
the wedge or test floor; and 19.
d) The centre of the area of contact between the When testing sliders, ‘flexing area of the forepart’
heel and floor will be vertically below the and ‘flexing area’ shall be taken to refer to the slider.
line of action of the vertical force when the
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FIG. 21

FIG. 22 FIG. 23
FIG. 21, 22 AND 23: ORIENTATION OF FOOTWEAR ITEMS WITH RESPECT TO DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT

Set the angle of the mounted footwear item to a level a) The centre of the flexing area (namely the
judged by eye that will enable the flexing area of the centre of the flex line) is in the centre of the
forepart to make contact with the test floor when contact area;
lowered.
b) The line of action of the vertical force
Lower the mounted footwear item onto the test floor passes through the approximate centre of
under its own weight. the contact area as judged by eye; and
c) No contact is made between the heel, if
Adjust the angle of the mounted footwear item and present, and the test floor. Once the
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required alignment has been achieved, Once the required alignment has been achieved,
proceed to E-7.1.1. proceed to E-7.1.1.

N-1.14 Forward Flat Slip, see Fig. 19. N-1.15 Unconventional Footwear

Lower the mounted footwear item onto the test floor For footwear with curved outsoles, set the angle of
under its own weight. the shoemaking last such that the vertex is
approximately the foremost or rearmost point of
Ensure that both the heel and forepart are in contact contact (depending on test mode and slipping
with the surface of the test floor. direction) between the outsole and the floor under
Adjust the position of the footwear item relative to full normal force, see Fig. 20, location 3. The vertex
the test floor until the line of action of the vertical being defined as the central point of contact between
force passes through the midpoint between the the outsole and floor when the footwear is rested
centres of the heel and forepart contact areas as horizontally on the floor without additional force
judged by eye. that is, without last.

FIG. 24 HOW TO MOUNT FOOTWEAR HAVING A CURVED OUTSOLE. DIRECTION 1 SHOWS THE FORWARD
HEEL SLIP TEST MODE AND DIRECTION 2 SHOWS THE BACKWARD FOREPART SLIP TEST MODE. LOCATION 3
IS THE VERTEX OF THE CURVED OUTSOLE

ANNEX P
(Clause 4.3.8)
TEST FLOORS, LUBRICANTS AND CONTAMINANTS – SPECIFICATION AND CALIBRATION

P-1 GENERAL contaminant may be used.

Any type of test floor may be used provided it: P-2 EXTRUDED OR ROLLED PRODUCTS
a) is flat and of a uniform thickness, allowing Where possible, specimens shall be cut in each of
for any surface pattern; the three following directions:
b) can be securely mounted on the mounting a) parallel to the processing direction;
table;
b) perpendicular to the process direction; and
c) has a thickness (or can be built up with
backing plates) such that its surface is in the c) at approximately 45° to the process
plane of the horizontal force measuring direction.
device with a tolerance of ± 5 mm; and Where the process direction is not known, reference
d) is wider than the footwear item and long the direction(s) in relation to some other
enough to allow a sliding distance of at distinguishing feature on the product.
least 40 mm without crossing a join. NOTE — When evaluating worn floor surfaces it may
Minimum dimensions of 220 mm × 120 be appropriate to measure these items in directions
aligned with any patterns of wear in addition to the
mm normally suffice. normal modes of testing.

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P-3 CALIBRATION OF SPECIMENS TO BE surface unless otherwise specified and to create a

USED AS REFERENCE FLOORS FOR visually continuous pool covering the whole contact
TESTING FOOTWEAR ITEMS OR area between the footwear item and the test floor in
FOOTWEAR MATERIALS the area of initial contact.
Specimens shall be calibrated in the direction in NOTE — A trough or similar device may be used to entrap
lubricant within the footwear/surface contact area so as to
which they are to be used by either: ensure that the required minimum depth of lubricant is
a) determination of the standard CoF test reached.
values when tested using Slider 96 rubber Distilled or deionized water, ISO 3696 – grade 1, 2
or; and or 3.
b) determination of surface roughness.
Detergent solution, containing a mass fraction of
NOTE — Slider 96 rubber has been developed as a 0.5 percent sodium lauryl sulphate (CAS Number
standard reference material for slip tests and represents a 151-21-3), general Laboratory grade in distilled or
hard heel material. It was formerly known as ‘Four S’ deionized water.
rubber (Standard Simulated Shoe Sole).
P-6 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS FOR
Characterize other test floors used for comparing the CALIBRATION FOR FLOORINGS BY
performance of footwear items or footwear SLIDER 96 RUBBER METHOD
materials, except transient forms, by testing them
using Slider 96 rubber to establish the nominal Slider 96 rubber of hardness 96 IRHD ± 2 IRHD and
performance level of the surface which shall be rebound resilience of 24 percent ± 2 percent when
retained for future reference. measured at 23 °C ± 2 °C according to ISO 48-2 and
ISO 4662 respectively.
Store all test floors carefully: Do NOT stack test
floors on top of each other. When handling test The specimens, hereafter referred to as S96 sliders,
floors, hold them by the edges and do NOT touch shall be 25.4 mm ± 1.0 mm wide, at least 50 mm
the test surfaces. long, greater than 5 mm thick and shall have vertical
walls and square edges as judged by eye.
Cleaning procedures for floorings are given in
Annex R. NOTE — The storage temperature of the S96 slider rubber
should be below 25 °C and preferably below 15 °C. The
P-4 STANDARD QUARRY TILES FLOOR rubber may be stored in a refrigerator as a means of
extending its service life. Whatever the storage temperature,
Standard clay quarry tiles (Calibrated Floor Tiles) moist conditions should be avoided, and conditions should
be such that condensation does NOT occur. When in storage
conform to the calibration values specified in Table
the rubber should be protected from light, particularly direct
14 when calibrated using the Slider 96 rubber sunlight and strong artificial light, and from circulating air
method and may be used when assessing footwear by wrapping or storing in air tight containers (paper and
items against the slip resistance guidelines. polythene are both suitable, however, plasticized PVC film
shall NOT be used. It is recommended that S96 sliders are
Table 14 Required Calibration Coefficient of discarded 12 months after purchase.
Friction Values for Standard Quarry Tiles A rigid, rectangular backing plate with dimensions
Sl No. Dry CoF Wet CoF at least as wide as the S96 sliders and at least 50 mm
long. This may be incorporated into (or securely
(1) (2) (3) (4) attached to) the lower surface of a rectangular box
i) Minimum 0.57 0.43 or securely attached to a suitably sized shoemaking
last.
ii) Maximum 0.63 0.49 Or
The calibration direction is marked on standard clay A rectangular metal box suitably sized shoemaking
quarry tiles to aid users to correctly align tiles when last.
preparing the test floor.
A means of securely attaching the S96 slider to the
Tiles shall be recalibrated after every 50 slip runs or backing plate that shall prevent movement between
prior to each day of testing, whichever is the more the S96 slider surface and the backing plate surface
frequent, to ensure that they are not being worn during slip runs. Suitable adhesives include: epoxy
smooth or otherwise damaged. However, if resins, cyanoacrylate or solvent based contact
experience shows that the friction properties of the adhesives.
test floor are NOT strongly influenced by repeated
testing then calibration intervals may be extended. 400 grit silicon carbide abrasive paper mounted on a
flat, rigid surface.
P-5 SURFACE LUBRICANTS
A test floor as specified in Annex P.
Where required, sufficient lubricant shall be applied
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P-8 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS FOR slider to the correct condition and/or cut away the affected
end section of material ensuring that the new cut edge is
CALIBRATION FOR FLOORINGS BY THE vertical and flat, and maintaining a minimum length of 50
SURFACE ROUGHNESS METHOD mm.
A suitable roughness tester that has a stylus of radius 2 Either end of the S96 slider may be used provided that the
end used is in the correct condition.
5 µm is capable of sampling over a 4 mm length of
3 When the thickness of the S96 slider has been reduced to
test surface divided into 5 cut-off lengths of 0.8 mm 5 mm or the length to less than 50 mm, it should be replaced.
and is capable of measuring the maximum peak to
4 Clean the test floor in accordance with Annex R.
valley height within each of the five cut-off lengths
and reporting the average value, Rz, as specified in
P-10 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
EN ISO 4287.
P-10.1 Calibration procedure for the S96 slider and
P-9 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
test floor:
P-9.1 Preparation of S96 slider and floor surface
P-10.1.1 Condition the test floor and the prepared
If the S96 slider has been stored at low temperature, S96 slider for at least 3 hours at 23 °C ± 2 °C and 50
allow it to reach room temperature. If the S96 slider percent ± 5 percent RH.
has been stored at room temperature.
P-10.1.2 Mount the conditioned test floor on the
Lightly abrade the bonding surface of the S96 slider mounting table of the slip resistance test machine
with abrasive paper. Clean by blowing with clean air ensuring that its surface is in the plane of the
or by wiping with a suitable solvent such as horizontal force measuring device and positioning it
methylated spirits then allow to dry at 23 °C ± 2 °C so that the S96 slider, when set up as below shall
and 50 percent ± 5 percent RH. contact and move along the area where the slip
resistance measurements for footwear items will
Attach the S96 slider to the backing plate using
actually be made (in general along the centre line).
adhesive.
In the case of standard clay quarry tiles they should
Holding the S96 slider assembly by the backing also be placed so that the ribs on the reverse side are
plate and applying a light, evenly distributed aligned with the direction of sliding. The edge facing
pressure, abrade the exposed surface of the S96 the operator should be marked and the surface be
slider against the abrasive paper until a visually even given a unique reference.
level of abrasion is achieved and the surface is
parallel with the backing plate. For this procedure P-10.1.3 If necessary, securely attach the backing
alternately use a backward and forward linear plate of the S96 slider to the rectangular box or last.
movement in a direction parallel to the long side of NOTE — If the backing plate forms part of the rectangular
the S96 slider, and a side-to-side movement in a box, P-4.1.3 will not be necessary.
perpendicular direction with the final direction of
P-10.1.4 Securely attach the box or last to the
abrasion parallel to the long side.
attachment point of the slip resistance test machine
Remove any debris from the S96 slider surface by so that the 25.4 mm ± 1 mm edge of the S96 slider
lightly brushing with dry, absorbent paper towel. is perpendicular to the direction of sliding
NOTES
movement and the line of action of the vertical force
passes through the S96 slider – floor contact area.
1 The condition of the S96 slider must be restored at
intervals as repeated use will cause the edges to become P-10.1.5 Set the face of the S96 slider at a contact
rounded and a concave chamfer to develop across the tested angle of 7.0° ± 0.5° to the test floor using wedge
edge. It is suggested that this should be after a sequence of
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FIG. 25: USE OF RIGID WEDGE TO ACHIEVE CORRECT ORIENTATION AND CONTACT ANGLE OF S96 SLIDER
P-10.1.6 Apply the test conditions specified in slider shall be thoroughly dried before being used
Annex N for the forward heel slip mode, applying a for further calibration tests, whether dry or wet.
500 N ± 25 N normal force.
P-10.1.12 After completing the calibration tests,
P-10.1.7 Carry out the procedure defined in E-7 and clean the S96 slider with distilled or deionised water
determine the coefficient of friction of the tile in a and allow to dry before returning to storage.
single test run.
P-10.1.8 If the CoF is outside the specified range P-11 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR
(Table 14 for the standard clay quarry tiles), FLOORINGS BY THE SURFACE
terminate the calibration and reject the tile. ROUGHNESS METHOD

P-10.1.9 If the CoF is within the specified range Measure the surface roughness Rz according to EN
(Table 14 for standard clay quarry tiles), record the ISO 4287 but with a sample length of 0.8 mm ±
values obtained and lubricate the test floor with 0.1 mm in 10 locations in the area where slip
distilled or deionised water. Repeat P-11. measurements are made in the direction parallel to
the sliding movement taking five sampling lengths
P-10.1.10 Lubricate the floor surface with water in per location (evaluation length 4.0 mm ± 0.5 mm).
accordance with E-7. Repeat the test procedures
Calculate and record the overall mean value for Rz
P-10.1.6 to P-10.1.9.
from all 10 locations.
P-10.1.11 After calibrating a wet surface, the S96

ANNEX Q
(Clause 4.3.8)
FOOTWEAR ITEMS — SPECIFICATION AND CALIBRATION
Q-1 GENERAL b) Sole units or direct moulded soles which
have been stripped from footwear (NB not
All specimen shall be marked with unique reference.
all sole units include a heel part);
Q-2 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
c) Sole facers for dual density soles (see note
Cutting specimen of the dimensions specified in below);
Q-4.1 – Q-4.3.
d) Sheet materials used for forepart of sole
NOTE — Some methods of cutting, for example with (for example, resin rubber, leather, crepe,
shoemaking press knives, may produce specimens with any other sole sheet); and
concave walls and will require a supplementary means of
trimming. e) Test plates of moulded material (for
A 150 mm steel rule with 0.5 mm graduations. example, vulcanized rubber, TR, PVC,
TPU, Polyurethane or EVA intended
Q-3 TEST SPECIMEN REQUIRED either for sole units or direct moulded
Two items are required for each of the following: soles). Such sheets or plates may be
patterned or plain and are normally
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sole foreparts, or the heels of moulded of the slider in millimetres to the nearest 0.5 mm
soles, or top-pieces; using the steel rule. If the material is thinner than
required for the test.
Four specimen required for the following:
Q-4.3 Thin Test Materials:
a) Top-pieces; and
Thin layers may be laminated together or bonded to
b) Sheet material for Top piece.
a suitable midsole material, as appropriate to the end
NOTE — Sole facers may only be tested without product. Measure and record the thickness of each
their associated midsole if they have a plain flat foot laminated slider in millimetres to the nearest 0.5 mm
side face as it is not possible to satisfactorily mount
facer test items which have a cored or otherwise using the steel rule.
contoured foot side. Sole facers having a plain foot
side face can be tested as per Q-4.1 and Q-3.3. Q-4.4 Worn footwear:
Worn footwear items may be tested. In addition to
Q-4 SLIDERS CUT FROM SHEET MATERIAL the normal modes of testing, it may be appropriate
OR MOULDED TESTPLATES to test these items at angles and orientations
complementary to the wear pattern on the heel or
Q-4.1 Sheet Material or from Test Plates to Be sole direction in order to assess those particular
Used for Top Piece in the Heel Slip Mode: location.
The sliders shall be discs 76 mm ± 1 mm in diameter Footwear, sole unit and sheet material items to be
unless the material is specifically intended for used as a standard or reference for comparing the
top-pieces on women’s high heeled footwear in friction properties of different test floors:
which case the diameter of the sliders may be
reduced in order to better reflect the size of the heel. Footwear items other than S96 slider rubber. When
The diameter of such sliders shall be included in the using S96 slider rubber for calibrating test floors,
test report. Sliders shall have. follow the procedures described in P-11.

a) Minimum thickness of 5 mm unless the The footwear, sole and sheet material shall be tested
material is specifically intended to be used on dry and wet quarry tiles according to the test
at a lower thickness, in which case the procedure in order to characterize the friction
slider thickness shall be the same as that to properties of the item.
be used in the finished footwear. Measure Record the supplier’s name, reference and, if
and record the thickness of the slider in applicable, method of surface preparation used.
millimetres to the nearest 0.5 mm using the
steel rule; and Sliders prepared from sheet materials shall be
rectangles 25.4 mm ± 1.0 mm wide, at least 50 mm
b) Vertical edge as judged by eye. If the long and greater than 5.0 mm thick. The sliders shall
material is thinner than required for the have vertical walls and square edges as judged by
test. eye.
The effect of repeated use on the condition of the
Q-4.2 Sheet Material or from Test Plates for
slider surface shall be monitored at intervals based
Testing in the Forepart Slip Mode:
on experience of its use. When the condition has
Sliders shall be sections of a suitable size and shape changed sufficiently to affect the frictional
to fit the base of the last from the toe backwards over properties of the slider, appropriate action shall be
at least half of the overall length of the last (to ensure taken.
that the rear edge of the section is outside the contact
It may be possible to restore a worn slider to the
area during the test).
correct condition by using the abrasion method
Sliders shall have a minimum thickness of 5 mm provided this does not reduce the thickness to
unless the material is specifically intended to be 5.0 mm or less, and/or by cutting away the affected
used at a lower thickness, in which case the slider end section, ensuring that the new cut edge is
thickness shall be the same as that to be used in the vertical and flat and maintaining a minimum length
finished footwear. Measure and record the thickness of 50 mm.

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ANNEX R
(Clause 4.3.8)
PREPARATION OF FOOTWEAR TEST ITEMS AND TEST FLOORS
be tested after solvent wiping the surface in order to
R-1 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
remove mould release agent which may be present
A hand scrubbing brush of medium stiffness. (a greasy residue transferred to the sole from the
inside of the metal mould). Solvent wiping is mainly
Distilled or deionised water, ISO 3696 – grade 1, 2
applicable to reaction moulded PU soles which have
or 3. been direct moulded to the shoe upper. Such soles
Detergent solution containing 5 percent w/w sodium shall first be tested after a wash and then again not
lauryl sulphate (CAS Number 151-21-3), general less than 16 hours after thoroughly wiping with
laboratory grade, in distilled or deionised water [R- grease-free and lint free cotton wool wetted with
1.2]. solvent. At the end of 16 hours and before the test,
the sole shall be washed.
Propanone (acetone) (CAS Number 67-64-1) or
butan-2-one (MEK) (CAS Number 78- 93-3), NOTE — As the wiping action will transfer grease into the
cotton wool it will be necessary to use several fresh pieces
general laboratory grade. in order to remove all the grease without transferring any
back on to the sole.
Silicon carbide abrasive paper, 400 grit size,
mounted on the face of 100 mm long, 70 mm wide Any type of polymeric soling which has been spray
rigid block of mass 1 200 g ± 120 g. painted may also be tested after solvent wiping the
NOTE — This mass can be achieved using steel to make a surface in order to remove the paint. Such soles shall
block of the specified dimensions approximately 22 mm first be tested after a wash and then again not less
thick. than 16 hours after thoroughly wiping with grease-
Grease-free and lint-free cotton wool. free and lint free cotton wool wetted with solvent].
At the end of 16 hours, and before the test, the sole
A source of clean compressed air or a clean, dry, soft shall be washed.
brush.
Preparatory abrading may be used when it is wished
R-2 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS to test a sole, for example leather, after simulated
light wear. Either of the following two techniques
R-2.1 Footwear Sole Units and Sliders: may be used.
All footwear items shall be tested in the new Prepare the sole of the shoe by rubbing it with silicon
condition so as to take account of the surface finish. carbide paper wrapped around a rigid block exerting
Worn footwear may be tested and the degree of wear minimal pressure, see Fig. 26. Only superficial
shall be reported. abrasion shall be applied so that it does not
Unless otherwise specified all footwear items shall significantly change the tread pattern nor the surface
be cleaned prior to testing. Additionally, the texture of the sole, and that produces a final visually
following procedures may be used. uniform appearance over the whole area of the sole
that will be in contact with the floor during the test.
NOTE — Worn footwear may be tested in the condition in Any debris should be removed by suitable means
which it is received.
such as clean compressed air or a clean, dry, soft
Wash footwear items by scrubbing with detergent brush.
solution, rinse in clean running water and then dry NOTE — When using compressed air, wear suitable eye
completely by using dry, absorbent paper towel. protection and ensure that any debris disturbed by the air
blast is not directed toward other persons present.
Certain types of polyurethane (PU) soling may also

FIG. 26 ABRASION OF SOLE

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Simulating real wear by abrading the sole of the shoe cleaned using the following procedures unless such
by means of using the standard concrete paving slab cleaning will adversely affect the condition of the
and one or more multiples of 2 000 cycles (1 hour). test surface.
After preparing the footwear items it is important NOTE — Worn, polished or contaminated test floors may
be tested in the condition in which they are received.
not to recontaminate them with poor handling. Rest
footwear items on their side or inverted, or place Wash the test floors by scrubbing with detergent
them on clean dry, absorbent paper towel. Care solution], rinse by scrubbing in clean running water
should be taken to ensure that footwear items are and then dry completely. It may not be appropriate
NOT contaminated during any subsequent step in to wash textile flooring materials, these may be
the test method. tested in the condition received.
Prior to testing, condition the footwear items After preparing the test floors it is important NOT to
according to conditioning as specified. recontaminate them by poor handling. Care should
R-2.2 Floorings of All Types: also be taken to ensure that test floors are NOT
contaminated during mounting to the mounting
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ANNEX S
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Footwear Sectional Committee, CHD 19
Organization Representative(s)

In Personal Capacity (Flat F1, Bhoopathy Apartment, DR B. N. DAS (Chairperson)

10, Ethiraj Street, Palipattu, Chennai – 600113)
Atharva Labs, Noida APARNA PARVATIKAR
SHRI V. B. PARVATIKAR (Alternate)
Bata India Limited, Kolkata SHRI HITESH KAKKAR
SHRI ANOOP SHUKLA (Alternate )
Bihar Rubber Company Ltd, Ranchi SHRI JAYANTA KUMAR LAHIRI
Bureau of Police Research and Development, Delhi SHRI JAGIR CHAND
Central Institute for Mining and Fuel Research, DR J. K. PANDEY
Dhanbad
Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai DR R. MOHAN
SHRI SATHYARAJ (Alternate)
Central Reserve Police Force, Ministry of Home RANDHIR KUMAR JHA
Affairs, New Delhi SHRI R. K. THAKUR (Alternate)
Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries, New SHRI NAND KISHORE
Delhi
Council for Footwear Leather and Accessories (CFLA) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SHRI RAJEEV SHARMA (Alternate)
Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science, DR MADHUSUDAN PAL
New Delhi
Directorate General Factory Advice Service and DR BRIJ MOHAN
Labour Institutes, Mumbai SHRIMATI M. K. MANDRE (Alternate)
Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad SHRI SAIFULLAH ANSARI
SHRI A. RAJESHWAR RAO (Alternate)
Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Kanpur SHRI S. CHAKRABORTY
SHRI SANJAY VERMA (Alternate)
Footwear Design & Development Institute, Noida SHRI SHAILENDAR SAXENA
SHRI SAROJ KUMAR PANDA (Alternate)
Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers’ SHRI MANI ALMAL
Association (IFCOMA), Noida MS RASHMI (Alternate)
SHRI S. K. VERMA (Alternate)
Intertek India Private Limited, Gurugram SHRIMATI RASHMI ASTHANA
Lancer Footwear India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi SAURABH GUPTA
Liberty Shoes Ltd, (P U Division), Karnal SHRI ADESH GUPTA
SHRI S. S. LAHIRI (Alternate)

M B Rubber Private Limited SHRI VIPAN MEHTA

MSME Technology Development Centre (PPDC), SHRI ADITYA PRAKASH SHARMA
Meerut SHRI TULARAM BHARTI (Alternate)

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Organization Representative(s)

Mangla Plastics SHRI J. BASAK

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for SHRI NAND LAL

Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, New
Delhi
Pinza Footwear, New Delhi SHRI PREM MEHANI
Prolific Engineers SHRI G. P. KEDIA
Steel Authority of India Ltd, Bhilai SHRI V. K. AGARWAL
SHRI A. K. SAHA (Alternate)
Top Lasts SHRI DEEPAK MANCHANDA
SHRI ANURAG SHARMA (Alternate)
XO Footwear, Delhi SHRI NALIN GUPTA
SHRI MANOJ KUMAR (Alternate)
BIS Directorate General SHRI AJAY KUMAR LAL, SCIENTIST ‘F’/SENIOR
DIRECTOR AND HEAD (CHEMICAL) [REPRESENTING
DIRECTOR GENERAL (Ex-Officio) ]

Member Secretary
MS PREETI PRABHA
SCIENTIST ‘C’/DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(CHEMICAL), BIS

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