Footwear testing
How do you prove 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 norms and its intended use — before the customer finds out.
Extensive footwear testing
With BIMEO's extensive footwear examinations, you can ensure the quality of your product throughout the entire development and manufacturing process. Our laboratory offers a wide range of shoe testing capabilities, whether it is for sports, children's or occupational footwear.
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
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Tell us about the product and the question you need answered — our laboratory will respond with a precise quotation.
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