PREN ISO 20344 : DRAFT 2009

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Sampling and conditioning
5 Test methods for whole footwear
  5.1 Specific ergonomic features
  5.2 Determination of upper/outsole and sole
       interlayer bond strength
  5.3 Determination of internal toecap length
  5.4 Determination of impact resistance
  5.5 Determination of compression resistance
  5.6 Determination of corrosion resistance
  5.7 Determination of leakproofness
  5.8 Determination of the dimensional conformity
       of inserts and the penetration resistance of
       the sole
  5.9 Determination of the flex resistance of
       penetration-resistant inserts
  5.10 Determination of electrical resistance
  5.11 Determination of the electrical insulation
  5.12 Determination of insulation against heat
  5.13 Determination of insulation against cold
  5.14 Determination of energy adsorption of
       the seat region
  5.15 Determination of resistance to water
       for whole footwear
  5.16 Determination of impact resistance of
       metatarsal protective device
  5.17 Determination of the shock absorption
       capacity of ankle protection materials
       incorporated into the upper
  5.18 Determination of footwear slip resistance
6 Test methods for upper, lining and tongue
  6.1 Determination of thickness of upper
  6.2 Measurement of the height of the upper
  6.3 Determination of tear strength of upper,
       lining and/or tongue
  6.4 Determination of the tensile properties
       of upper material
  6.5 Determination of upper flexing resistance
  6.6 Determination of water vapour permeability
  6.7 Determination of water vapour absorption
  6.8 Determination of water vapour coefficient
  6.9 Determination of pH value
  6.10 Determination of resistance to hydrolysis
       of upper
  6.11 Determination of chromium VI content
  6.12 Determination of abrasion resistance
       of lining and insock
  6.13 Determination of water penetration and
       water absorption for upper
  6.14 Determination of resistance of upper to cutting
7 Test methods for insole and insock
  7.1 Determination of insole thickness
  7.2 Determination of water absorption and desorption
       of insole and insock
  7.3 Determination of abrasion resistance of insole
8 Test methods for outsole
  8.1 Determination of outsole thickness
  8.2 Determination of tear strength of outsole
  8.3 Determination of outsole abrasion resistance
  8.4 Determination of flexing resistance of outsole
  8.5 Determination of resistance to hydrolysis of outsole
  8.6 Determination of resistance to fuel oil
Annex A (normative) - Dynamic Footwear Water Penetration
        Test
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 89/686 EEC
Bibliography

Describes methods for testing footwear designed as personal protective equipment.