Test standards library

Test method for shock attenuation of rubber and athletic shoes: a drop weight impacts the specimen and the energy absorbed / returned is quantified. Our cushioning dimension follows this drop-weight approach.

Whole-shoe and sole cushioning test, for sizes 235 and up — it measures cushioning as worn, not just the midsole material.

Drop-weight impact on a material system, measuring shock attenuation and energy return — the usual way to compare midsole/insert combinations.

SATRA's shock-attenuation test (members-only), the same drop-weight family as GB/T 30907 and ASTM F1614.

Whole-shoe slip resistance: a slip tester measures friction and slip behaviour on defined interfaces (ceramic, steel…) and contaminants (dry, water, oil…). Our grip dimension follows this setup.

Slip resistance for PPE footwear: friction measured with standard rubber or whole shoes on defined interfaces and contaminants, used for PPE compliance.

Whole-shoe tester measuring the coefficient of friction between footwear and flooring — the main US whole-shoe slip method.

SATRA's slip test (members-only), the same slip-test family as ISO 13287.

Whole-shoe abrasion resistance: the outsole is abraded under defined abrasive and stroke, and wear loss is measured.

Rotating-drum abrasion test for rubber (the “DIN abrasion” value) — an outsole compound property.

Outsole abrasion test at the component level — unlike ISO 4649, which tests the rubber compound.

Outsole flex resistance: repeated bending until cracking or failure.

Ross flex test on notched outsole specimens, tracking crack growth.

Whole-shoe flexing test, watching for failure where sole meets upper.

Leather flex resistance by flexometer — for upper and lining leathers.