SIST EN 12785:2002
(Main)Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Heel attachment
Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Heel attachment
This draft standard specifies a method for the determination of the heel attachment of footwear. It applies to woman's medium and high heeled footwear. This test method measures three related wear properties: - the rigidity of the shoe backpart during normal walking - the amount of permanent deformation of the backpart caused by a fairly large force applied to the heel in a backward direction - the force required to detach the heel.
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für den ganzen Schuh - Absatzbefestigung
Der vorliegende Norm-Entwurf legt ein Verfahren für die Bestimmung der Absatzbefestigung von Schuhen fest. Er gilt für Damenschuhe mit mittelhohen und hohen Absätzen. Mit dem Prüfverfahren werden drei Trageeigenschaften bestimmt: - die Steifigkeit des Fersenteils beim üblichen Gehen - das Ausmaß dauerhafter Verformung des Fersenteils aufgrund einer ziemlich großen, rückwärts gerichteten Krafteinwirkung auf den Absatz - die erforderliche Kraft zum Lösen des Absatzes.
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables a la chaussure entiere - Fixation du talon
La présente norme européenne décrit une méthode de détermination du mode de fixation des talons des articles chaussants. Elle s'applique aux articles chaussants munis de talons hauts portés par les femmes. La présente méthode d'essai détermine trois caractéristiques d'usure liées, à savoir: - la rigidité de la partie arrière de la chaussure pendant la marche normale; - la déformation permanente à laquelle est soumise la partie arrière due à une force relativement importante appliquée sur le talon vers l'extérieur; - la force requise pour détacher le talon.
Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Heel attachment
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2001
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2002
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2002
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2002
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2016
Overview
SIST EN 12785:2002 specifies test methods for evaluating the heel attachment in footwear, with a particular focus on women’s medium and high-heeled shoes. Published by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this footwear standard ensures reliability and safety by defining procedures to assess three key wear properties related to the shoe’s backpart under stress. The intent is to improve product quality and minimize the risk of heel detachment, supporting both manufacturers and consumers in the global footwear market.
Key Topics
The standard covers the following critical aspects of heel attachment:
- Rigidity of the Backpart: Evaluates the stiffness of the shoe’s back section during normal walking, contributing to shape retention and stability.
- Permanent Deformation: Assesses the extent of lasting deformation in the backpart when a significant backward force is applied to the heel, indicating durability under stress.
- Heel Detachment Force: Measures the amount of force needed to detach the heel, a vital safety concern for preventing accidents and ensuring product integrity.
These test methods provide manufacturers and quality assurance teams with reliable procedures to verify that women’s fashion footwear meets durability and safety expectations.
Applications
SIST EN 12785:2002 is relevant for:
- Footwear Manufacturers: Ensuring new designs of women’s medium and high-heeled shoes meet international requirements for heel attachment, helping avoid recall or reputational damage.
- Testing Laboratories: Implementing standardized, repeatable methods for assessing backpart rigidity and heel security, supporting certification efforts.
- Quality Control Departments: Validating product batches for structural integrity before market release, especially for brands aiming for export compliance.
- Retailers and Distributors: Specifying product requirements to suppliers and using test data for product selection, marketing, and customer assurance.
- Consumers and Buyers: Benefiting indirectly from safer, more reliable footwear through adherence to recognized standards in design and manufacturing.
By applying these test methods, the footwear industry enhances consumer safety, product performance, and international competitiveness.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive assessment of footwear quality and safety, the following related standards are often referenced alongside SIST EN 12785:2002:
- EN 12785:2000: The European base standard for heel attachment, upon which SIST EN 12785:2002 is based.
- EN ISO 20344: Provides general methods for testing footwear, including mechanical and physical properties beyond heel attachment.
- EN ISO 20347 / EN ISO 20345: Focuses on occupational and safety footwear requirements and test methods.
- EN ISO 19956: Additional standards for testing other aspects of whole shoe attachments and assemblies.
Consulting these related footwear standards ensures a comprehensive approach to product safety, quality assurance, and market access, especially in regulated markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12785:2002 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Heel attachment". This standard covers: This draft standard specifies a method for the determination of the heel attachment of footwear. It applies to woman's medium and high heeled footwear. This test method measures three related wear properties: - the rigidity of the shoe backpart during normal walking - the amount of permanent deformation of the backpart caused by a fairly large force applied to the heel in a backward direction - the force required to detach the heel.
This draft standard specifies a method for the determination of the heel attachment of footwear. It applies to woman's medium and high heeled footwear. This test method measures three related wear properties: - the rigidity of the shoe backpart during normal walking - the amount of permanent deformation of the backpart caused by a fairly large force applied to the heel in a backward direction - the force required to detach the heel.
SIST EN 12785:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 61.060 - Footwear. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12785:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 7500-1:2018, SIST EN 12222:2000, oSIST prEN ISO 22650:2016, oSIST prEN ISO 22650:2016. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Heel attachmentSchuhe - Prüfverfahren für den ganzen Schuh - AbsatzbefestigungChaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables a la chaussure entiere - Fixation du talonFootwear - Test methods for whole
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