EN ISO 20877:2011
(Main)Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Thermal insulation (ISO 20877:2011)
Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Thermal insulation (ISO 20877:2011)
ISO 20877:2011 specifies a method for measuring insulation of footwear against heat or cold, in order to provide information for assessing footwear comfort.
ISO 20877:2011 is applicable to all types of closed footwear or boots, except footwear used as personal protective equipment.
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für den gesamten Schuh - Thermische Isolierung (ISO 20877:2011)
Diese Internationale Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Messung der Isolierung von Schuhen gegen Wärme oder
Kälte fest, um Informationen zur Beurteilung des Komforts von Schuhen zu liefern.
Diese Internationale Norm gilt für alle Arten geschlossener Schuhe oder Stiefel, außer für Schuhe, die als
persönliche Schutzausrüstung verwendet werden.
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables à la chaussure entière - Isolation thermique (ISO 20877:2011)
L'ISO 20877:2011 spécifie une méthode permettant de mesurer la capacité des chaussures à isoler du froid ou de la chaleur, afin de fournir des informations pour l'évaluation du confort des chaussures.
L'ISO 20877:2011 s'applique à tous les types de chaussures fermées ou de bottes, à l'exception des chaussures utilisées comme équipements de protection individuelle.
Obutev - Preskusne metode za celoten čevelj - Toplotna izolacija (ISO 20877:2011)
Ta mednarodni standard določa metodo za merjenje izolacije obutve pred vročino ali mrazom, da se zagotovijo podatki za oceno udobja obutve. Ta mednarodni standard se uporablja za vse vrste zaprte obutve ali škornjev, razen za obutev, ki se uporablja kot osebna varovalna oprema. Ne obravnava varnostnih vidikov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Sep-2011
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 15-Sep-2011
- Due Date
- 29-Oct-2011
- Completion Date
- 15-Sep-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 11-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
Overview
EN ISO 20877:2011 – Footwear – Test Methods for Whole Shoe – Thermal Insulation is an international standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization). This standard specifies a test method for assessing the thermal insulation properties of entire footwear products, such as closed shoes and boots, by evaluating their ability to insulate against heat or cold. The primary objective is to provide reliable information on footwear comfort related to temperature management. EN ISO 20877:2011 is intended for use in the evaluation of non-protective, closed footwear and does not cover shoes used as personal protective equipment (PPE).
Key Topics
- Thermal Insulation Measurement: Outlines procedures for testing how well a shoe insulates against temperature changes, both retaining heat and protecting against cold.
- Whole Shoe Testing: Applies to complete footwear items rather than just materials or components, ensuring results reflect real-world performance.
- Comfort Assessment: Focuses on providing objective data to help manufacturers, retailers, and consumers evaluate and compare the comfort level of shoes under various thermal conditions.
- Standardized Test Conditions: Ensures consistency and repeatability across laboratories and brands by defining equipment, sample preparation, and result reporting.
- Exclusions: Specifically does not address footwear designed as personal protective equipment (PPE), which are governed by other relevant standards.
Applications
- Footwear Design and Development: Enables footwear manufacturers to objectively measure and optimize designs for thermal comfort, leading to shoes better suited to specific climates or activities.
- Quality Assurance: Facilitates routine testing during production or before product launch to ensure consistency in thermal insulation performance across different batches.
- Consumer Information: Offers brands a credible means to substantiate comfort claims regarding insulation, helping consumers make informed purchases.
- Comparative Testing: Provides standardized methodology for comparing various footwear models or styles in terms of their ability to protect against thermal discomfort.
- Research & Innovation: Serves as a foundational reference for further studies, innovation, and advancement in materials or footwear technologies targeting improved temperature control.
Related Standards
- ISO 20344:2011 - Personal protective equipment – Test methods for footwear: Referenced for specific test equipment and procedures, particularly where insulated footwear is involved.
- ISO 19952 - Footwear – Vocabulary: Provides standardized definitions and terminology used within EN ISO 20877:2011.
- EN 12784:1999 - Superseded by EN ISO 20877:2011.
Practical Value
EN ISO 20877:2011 delivers significant benefits to the footwear industry by enabling manufacturers and testing laboratories to assess and communicate the thermal comfort of footwear reliably and consistently. By following its methods, organizations enhance product quality, increase consumer trust, and support scientific comparison and innovation in unregulated (non-PPE) shoes and boots. Adoption of this standard underpins the development of seasonally-appropriate, climate-optimized, and comfort-focused footwear ranges for global markets.
Keywords: footwear thermal insulation, shoe comfort testing, heat and cold insulation shoes, EN ISO 20877, CEN footwear standard, whole shoe test method, non-PPE footwear testing, thermal performance footwear.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 20877:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Thermal insulation (ISO 20877:2011)". This standard covers: ISO 20877:2011 specifies a method for measuring insulation of footwear against heat or cold, in order to provide information for assessing footwear comfort. ISO 20877:2011 is applicable to all types of closed footwear or boots, except footwear used as personal protective equipment.
ISO 20877:2011 specifies a method for measuring insulation of footwear against heat or cold, in order to provide information for assessing footwear comfort. ISO 20877:2011 is applicable to all types of closed footwear or boots, except footwear used as personal protective equipment.
EN ISO 20877:2011 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.
EN ISO 20877:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12784:1999, ISO 20344:2011, EN ISO 12631:2012, EN ISO 20427:2024, EN 17289-2:2020, ISO 20877:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 20877:2011 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
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Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Thermal insulation (ISO 20877:2011)
Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für den gesamten Schuh - Thermische Isolierung (ISO
20877:2011)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables à la chaussure entière - Isolation thermique
(ISO 20877:2011)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20877:2011
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 20877
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2011
ICS 61.060 Supersedes EN 12784:1999
English Version
Footwear - Test methods for whole shoe - Thermal insulation
(ISO 20877:2011)
Chaussures - Méthodes d'essai applicables à la chaussure Schuhe - Prüfverfahren für den gesamten Schuh -
entière - Isolation thermique (ISO 20877:2011) Thermische Isolierung (ISO 20877:2011)
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Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 20877:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 309 "Footwear",
the secretariat of which is held by AENOR, in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 216 "Footwear".
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12784:1999.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20877
Second edition
2011-09-15
Footwear — Test methods for whole
shoe — Thermal insulation
Chaussures — Méthodes d’essai applicables à la chaussure entière —
Isolation thermique
Reference number
ISO 20877:2011(E)
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