1.1 This test method covers the determination of the force required to detach the heel from footwear through the application of longitudinal tensile force at a constant displacement rate. The longitudinal test force simulates the most common heel failure mode. Heel height of 20 mm (13⁄16 in.) or larger is needed to perform this test method properly. Most women’s medium and high heeled footwear meets this requirement.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2232-14(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM E105 Standard Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
ASTM F2232-14(2020) history
2020ASTM F2232-14(2020) Standard Test Method for Determining the Longitudinal Load Required to Detach High Heels from Footwear
2014ASTM F2232-14 Standard Test Method for Determining the Longitudinal Load Required to Detach High Heels from Footwear
2009ASTM F2232-09 Standard Test Method for Determining the Longitudinal Load Required to Detach High Heels from Footwear
2003ASTM F2232-03 Standard Test Method for Determining the Longitudinal Load Required to Detach High Heels from Footwear