61.060 - Footwear

This document specifies a test method to determine the qualitative and quantitative presence of phthalate compounds (see Annex A) in footwear and footwear components. NOTE 1 A list of relevant materials potentially containing phthalates can be found in ISO/TR 16178:2012, Annex A or in CEN/TR 16417. NOTE 2 This test method can also be used to determine phthalates other than those listed in Annex A, subject to validation.

This method determines the coefficient of friction between footwear and floorings under conditions simulating those experienced in the phases of a typical walking step when slip is most likely to occur.
The method is applicable to all types of footwear, outsole units, heel top pieces (top lifts) and sheet soling materials.

This International Standard specifies two test methods for the determination of the flexing durability of whole shoes. The two methods may not give comparable results.
These methods are not applicable to the whole shoes with heel height more than 70 mm, or the thickness of flexing area of the soles more than 25 mm, or flexing angle less than 45° according to ISO 17707:2005 clause 6 rigidity test.

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

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

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

This standard describes a method for determining the attachment strength of heel top pieces.

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

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

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

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

This Standard specifies a method for the determination of the content of 12 kinds of Nitrosamines (see Annex A) in footwear and footwear components by using solvent extraction and Gas chromatography with mass selective detector (GC-MS). This document is applicable to rubber in footwear materials.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the content of 12 kinds of Nitrosamines (see Annex A) in footwear and footwear components by using solvent extraction and Gas chromatography with mass selective detector (GC-MS).
This document is applicable to rubber in footwear materials.
NOTE ISO/TR 16178 defines which materials are concerned by this

This document specifies a method for the determination of the content of 12 kinds of Nitrosamines (see Annex A) in footwear and footwear components by using solvent extraction and Gas chromatography with mass selective detector (GC-MS). This document is applicable to rubber in footwear materials. NOTE ISO/TR 16178 defines which materials are concerned by this

This document specifies three test methods (method A, method B and method C) for assessing the degree of transfer of a material’s surface colour during dry or wet rubbing and a method (method D) for determining the likelihood of colour bleeding. The methods are applicable to all footwear uppers, linings and insocks, irrespective of the material. Method D is also applicable to sewing threads and shoelaces. The methods are: - method A: to-and-fro square rubbing finger fastness testing machine; - m...view more

This document specifies three test methods (method A, method B and method C) for assessing the degree of transfer of a material's surface colour during dry or wet rubbing and a method (method D) for determining the likelihood of colour bleeding.
The methods are applicable to all footwear uppers, linings and insocks, irrespective of the material. Method D is also applicable to sewing threads and shoelaces.
The methods are:
— method A: to-and-fro square rubbing finger fastness testing machine;...view more

This document specifies three test methods (method A, method B and method C) for assessing the degree of transfer of a material's surface colour during dry or wet rubbing and a method (method D) for determining the likelihood of colour bleeding. The methods are applicable to all footwear uppers, linings and insocks, irrespective of the material. Method D is also applicable to sewing threads and shoelaces. The methods are: — method A: to-and-fro square rubbing finger fastness testing machine; — m...view more

This document specifies a method of designation and marking of footwear size called Mondopoint, based on defined measurements of the foot that the footwear is intended to fit. This document is applicable to all types of footwear.

This Standard specifies a test method (growth test) for qualitative evaluation of the antifungal activity of footwear and footwear components due to the action of micro-fungi.
This International Standard is applicable only to footwear and components that claim to have antifungal (antimycotic) or antimicrobial treatment effects.

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

This document specifies quantitative challenge test methods for evaluating the antifungal activity of footwear and footwear components.
This document is applicable only to footwear and components that claim to have antifungal (antimycotic) properties or antimicrobial properties.
Two methods can be applied. The choice of method depends on the material properties and test microorganisms. Dynamic challenge test method can be applied to all types of materials. For single absorbent materials, stati...view more

This document specifies quantitative challenge test methods for evaluating the antifungal activity of footwear and footwear components. This document is applicable only to footwear and components that claim to have antifungal (antimycotic) properties or antimicrobial properties. Two methods can be applied. The choice of method depends on the material properties and test microorganisms. Dynamic challenge test method can be applied to all types of materials. For single absorbent materials, static ...view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This document describes a test method for determining the resistance to separation of the upper from
the outsole, for separating adjacent layers of the outsole or for causing tear failure of the upper or the
sole. It also defines conditions of ageing that can be used for production control.
This document is applicable to all types of footwear (cementing, vulcanisation, injection moulding,
etc.) where the evaluation of sole adhesion on the upper is needed and where the upper is continuously
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This document describes a test method for determining the resistance to separation of the upper from the outsole, for separating adjacent layers of the outsole or for causing tear failure of the upper or the sole. It also defines conditions of ageing that can be used for production control.
This document is applicable to all types of footwear (cementing, vulcanisation, injection moulding, etc.) where the evaluation of sole adhesion on the upper is needed and where the upper is continuously asse...view more

This document describes a test method for determining the resistance to separation of the upper from the outsole, for separating adjacent layers of the outsole or for causing tear failure of the upper or the sole. It also defines conditions of ageing that can be used for production control. This document is applicable to all types of footwear (cementing, vulcanisation, injection moulding, etc.) where the evaluation of sole adhesion on the upper is needed and where the upper is continuously assem...view more

This document specifies a method for the determination of the bondability of heat activated and solvent
activated stiffeners and toepuffs to upper and lining materials.

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

This part of IEC 61340 specifies test methods for evaluating electrostatic protection provided
by a system of footwear and flooring in combination with a person.
Test results are valid only for the specific footwear and flooring combination tested.
The test methods are not intended for individual product qualification purposes.

This part of IEC 61340 describes a test method for determining the electrical resistance of
footwear (shoes, slippers or booties) used in the control of electrostatic potential on people.
This document is suitable for use by the manufacturer of footwear as well as the end user. A
method for measuring the electrical resistance of footwear alone is described and serves as a
qualification test or an acceptance test for new footwear, or as a periodic test of in-use
footwear.
Although this docu...view more

IEC 61340-4-3:2017 describes a test method for determining the electrical resistance of footwear (shoes, slippers or booties) used in the control of electrostatic potential on people. This document is suitable for use by the manufacturer of footwear as well as the end user. A method for measuring the electrical resistance of footwear alone is described and serves as a qualification test or an acceptance test for new footwear, or as a periodic test of in-use footwear. Although this document does ...view more

ISO 20876:2018 describes a method for evaluating the ability of an insole, irrespective of the material, to hold stitches, or to take clenched metal fastenings. The method has become accepted as a general quality criterion for insole materials even where attachment is by means of adhesives.

ISO 20866:2018 specifies a test method for the determination of the delamination resistance of insoles, irrespective of the material.