What is BS 5131-5.11 – Testing complete footwear about?
BS 5131-5.11 is an international standard that focuses on maintaining good quality footwear and footwear materials and testing methods for complete footwear.
BS 5131-5.11 describes a method for determining the strength of buckle fastenings in completed footwear. The test in the form described measures the strength of the weakest link in the functional assembly.
Note: BS 5131-5.11 is not suitable for measuring any strength property of the buckle on its own.
Who is BS 5131-5.11 - Testing complete footwear for?
BS 5131-5.11 on the determination of the strength of buckle fastening assemblies and testing methods for complete footwear is useful for:
- Footwear manufacturing companies
- Footwear design engineers 
- Fibreboard manufacturers and suppliers 
- Testing laboratories 
Why should you use BS 5131-5.11 - Testing complete footwear?
Footwear comfort is a widely promoted attribute in marketing footwear and can be applicable across a wide range of footwear categories. Comfort is a key influence in achieving customer satisfaction and can be an important factor in brand loyalty.
BS 5131-5.11 is primarily about determining the strength of buckle fastening assemblies.
BS 5131-5.11 gives you elaborated information about the apparatus used and materials required to perform the test, explains the principle of the test methods, as well as helps the users with the sampling and conditioning to conclude the final test report.
BS 5131-5.11 can influence the quality and cost of footwear and discusses various test methods to determine the strength of footwear buckle fastening assemblies.
Using BS 5131-5.11 guidelines, you would be able to determine the footwear sole strength, so that your customers have comfortable footwear.
