Footwear testing
How do you show that a shoe endures what it promises? In development, at a supplier change or mid-production, the question is the same: does the product meet the applicable requirements and its intended use — before the customer finds out.
Extensive footwear testing
BIMEO's laboratory tests footwear at every stage, from development to series production — sports, children's, casual and occupational footwear alike.
Tested properties
- wear resistance
- waterproof properties
- flexibility
- breathability
- strength of seams and adhesives
- chemical testing (e.g. chromium(VI))
When is testing worthwhile?
- In development: a new sole compound, adhesive or upper — the effect of the change is measured objectively before it reaches series production.
- In supplier evaluation: comparative testing of sample lots decides whether the new source holds the quality.
- During production: spot-check verification confirms the produced batch matches the tested type.
- At import: documented conformity of products placed on the EU market is the importer's responsibility.
What you receive
A test report with the measured values and their evaluation against the applicable standards — directly usable for development decisions, supplier agreements or customer audits.
Related standards
- EN ISO 20345 · Safety footwear
- EN ISO 20346 · Protective footwear
- EN ISO 20347 · Occupational footwear
- EN ISO 20349-2 · Footwear for welding and allied processes
- EN ISO 17249 · Footwear resistant to chain saw cutting
- EN 15090 · Footwear for firefighters
- EN 13832-2, EN 13832-3 · Footwear protecting against chemicals
Further reading
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