ISO 17708-2018 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 17708-2018 — Footwear — Test methods for whole shoe — Upper sole adhesion. This international standard specifies a laboratory test method to determine the resistance to separation (peel or tear) between the shoe upper and the outsole and defines ageing/conditioning conditions useful for production control and quality assessment of assembled (closed) footwear.

Abstract

The document describes a test method to determine resistance to separation of the upper from the outsole, to separate adjacent outsole layers, or to cause tear failure of the upper or sole. It also specifies ageing/conditioning conditions that can be used for production control. The method is intended for footwear assembled continuously (closed shoes) and is not required when the sole is attached by mechanical fixing (nails, screws) or stitching.

General information

• Status: Published (active).
• Publication date: June 2018 (published 22 June 2018 in many catalogs).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 61.060 — Footwear.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2018).
• Number of pages: 11 (main ISO English edition).

Source information (ISO bibliographic data and national catalog records).

Scope

Applies to all types of footwear (cemented, vulcanised, injection-moulded, etc.) where evaluation of the adhesion of the outsole to the upper is required and where the upper is continuously assembled (closed shoe). The test targets bond strength nearest the edge of the assembly and is intended for laboratory or production-control use; it is not required when attachment is by grindery (nails, screws) or by stitching.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and objective of the upper–sole adhesion (peel/tear) test method.
• Specimen selection and preparation from whole shoes (positioning near assembly edge).
• Test apparatus and test-speed/force measurement requirements for peel/tear testing.
• Conditioning and specified ageing procedures for production-control comparisons.
• Interpretation of results: reporting of peel strength, modes of failure (adhesive vs. cohesive vs. tear) and pass/fail guidance for quality control.
• Limitations and notes: not intended for mechanically fastened or stitched assemblies; objective is to test bond nearest assembly edge.

These topics are summarised from the ISO standard’s test description and notes.

Typical use and users

Shoe and sole manufacturers, quality-control laboratories, R&D departments in footwear companies, independent test houses, certification bodies and standards committees use this standard to assess sole adhesion, to validate bonding processes (cementing, vulcanisation, injection moulding) and to establish production acceptance criteria. Test laboratories use it for batch control, failure analysis and material/process qualification.

Related standards

ISO 17708:2018 replaces ISO 17708:2003 (withdrawn). Regional/adopted versions exist such as EN ISO 17708:2018 and national adoptions (e.g., BS EN ISO 17708). Other footwear test standards published by ISO/TC 216 (footwear) provide complementary methods for whole-shoe performance and component testing.

Keywords

footwear; adhesion; upper–sole adhesion; peel test; tear test; ageing; conditioning; whole shoe test; production control; ISO 17708; footwear testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17708:2018 specifies a laboratory test method for determining the resistance to separation (peel/tear) between the upper and outsole of a whole (closed) shoe, and defines ageing conditions for production control.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen selection from whole shoes, test apparatus and procedure, conditioning/ageing regimes and reporting of results for assessing upper–sole adhesion. It is applicable to glue-bonded, vulcanised and injection-moulded assemblies where the upper is continuously assembled. It does not apply to soles attached by nails, screws or stitching.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear manufacturers, sole suppliers, QC and test laboratories, R&D teams, conformity assessment bodies and standards committees involved in footwear testing and manufacturing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 17708:2018 is the current edition (Edition 2) published in June 2018; it superseded ISO 17708:2003 (now withdrawn). The standard is maintained by ISO/TC 216 and national/adopted editions (EN/BS/others) exist.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the set of footwear testing standards developed under ISO/TC 216 — a family of standards covering footwear test methods for whole shoes and components. While not a numbered multi-part series itself, it is associated with other ISO footwear test methods and regional/adopted versions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Adhesion, upper–sole, peel test, tear, conditioning, footwear testing, production control, whole shoe.