Below are the Indian Standards and indicative key tests our equipment supports across your footwear categories.
| Footwear Category | IS Standards | Key Tests |
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Sports Footwear (General/Performance/Professional)
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IS 15844 (Part 1):2023, IS 15844 (Part 2):2023, IS 15844 (Part 3):2024 | Outsole abrasion (ISO 4649), flexing resistance (upper/outsole), upper–sole bond/peel, lining water absorption/desorption, energy absorption/cushioning, slip resistance (per ISO 13287 via ISO 20344), dimensional/marking & material checks. |
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Sandals & Slippers
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IS 6721:2023 | Outsole thickness & hardness, outsole abrasion, strap/toe-post tensile & pull-out, strap anchorage bond, flexing resistance, slip resistance, visual/marking, restricted substances as referenced. |
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Hawai Chappal
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IS 10702:2023 | Minimum sole thickness (≥ 8 mm), strap/toe-post tensile & pull-out, outsole abrasion, hydrolysis resistance (for PU bottoms), lead content of strap (≤ 2 ppm) test method, size/marking, sampling per IS 6368. |
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Shoes for General Purpose
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IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 | Upper material tensile/tear, upper–sole bond/peel, flexing resistance, outsole abrasion, slip resistance, dimensional/fit checks, finish/marking & durability parameters per scope. |
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Safety Footwear
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IS 15298-2:2011 (Safety footwear) & IS 15298-1:2011 (Test methods) | Toe cap impact (200 J) & compression (15 kN), penetration resistance (P midsole, ≥ 1100 N), slip resistance (SRA/SRB/SRC), antistatic or electrical properties, energy absorption of seat region, water penetration/absorption (WRU/WR), fuel-oil resistance, heat-resistant outsole (HRO) as applicable. |
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Gumboots (PVC Industrial Boots)
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IS 12254:2021 | Dimensional checks (height/upper/lining), thickness & hardness, leak-proofness/water resistance, outsole abrasion & slip resistance, flex resistance (ambient/low-temp), seam/adhesion strength, (where toecap provided) impact/compression verification, marking & sampling. |
BIS standards & key tests for footwear (Sports, Safety, Gumboots, Sandals/Slippers, Hawai Chappal, General Shoes)
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