Footwear Testing

QIMA's footwear expertise will help your brand ensure the quality and safety of every type of footwear, including fashion and formal shoes, athletic footwear, specialized and professional footwear, and children's shoes.

QIMA's footwear testing protocol includes the following physical and mechanical tests:

• Sole bonding, seat piece, and sockliner adhesion
• Heel and outsole flexibility
• Heel attachment strength (high heels)
• Pull tests for components and accessories
• Symmetry check
• Color shading
• Colorfastness check (Rub test)
• Odor test
• Fasteners fatigue and zip quality test
• Size fitting test
• Weight test
• Care labeling
• Barcode scanning test
• Mold contamination prevention
• Metal contamination prevention
• Adhesive check (logos, printings, markings fastness)
• Waterproof test
• Burn test (for 100% cotton garment)