Full Testing List When You Testing Footwear

Whole Shoe Testing

• Electric resistance
• Whole shoe flexing
• Shoe bending angle test
• Internal toe cap length
• Impact resistance of toe cap
• Corrosion resistance of toe cap
• Leak proof-ness – Trough test
• Specific ergonomic features
• Penetration resistance of the sole – Nail test
• Shoe strap attachment strength
• Bonding strength of upper/outsole

Shoe Upper Material & Lining Tongue Testing

• Tear Strength
• Tensile Strength
• Vamp flex test
• Bally flex test
• Water vapor permeability
• Water vapor absorption
• Seam Strength
• Thickness
• Stitch tear strength
• Height of upper
• Abrasion resistance – Martindale
• Abrasion resistance – Taber
• Bursting strength – Ball burst
• Ash content
• Free Fatty Acid & Fat contents
• Shrinkage temperature
• Oil repellency
• pH
• Chromium VI
• Dye fastness
• Complete chemical analysis

Insole Insocks Testing

• Thickness
• Abrasion resistance – Martindale
• pH
• Chromium VI
• Dye fastness
• Color Fastness to Crocking

Outsole Testing

• Thickness
• Determination of cleated area
• Abrasion resistance – DIN abrasion
• Tear strength
• Flexing resistance
• Sole rigidity – Flex angle
• Resistance to hot contact
• Resistance to hydrolysis
• Resistance to oil fuel / chemicals
• Durometer Hardness
• Apparent density
• Specific gravity
• Determination of sole material shrinkage or hardened

Shoe Accessories Testing

• Breaking strength of laces
• Attachment strength of components
• Tearing strength of eyelet, loop, fasteners etc.
• Button / snap attachment strength
• Zipper testing
• Corrosion & tarnishing of metal components