Adult Footwear Performance Specifications

ADULT FOOTWEAR PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION MARCH 2012

FOOTWEAR PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

 Women’s Footwear  Men’s Footwear  Men’s and Ladies Boots NPS-10 Slippers

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WOMEN’S FOOTWEAR TEST PROPERTY TEST METHODS TEST REQUIREMENTS Labeling Labeling FTC Must comply (Country of Origin) Material Identification FTC Must comply with FTC Requirements. For Leather: 16CFR Section 24 Microscope- Only The Top Grain Leather can be Labeled “Genuine” or “Top Grain”. ANALYTICAL

Lead Surface Coating Title 16CFR 1303 Must meet requirements (If Applicable) Less than 0.009% (90 ppm) Total Lead (accessible components) EPA 3050B/ 3051 Leather- 0.03% (300 ppm) PVC- 0.02% (200 ppm) *Others- 0.03% (300 ppm) Total Cadmium (detachable shoe EPA 3050B/ 3051 Less than 0.0075%(75 ppm) by weight ornaments only) PHTHALATES (ACCESSIBLE ASTM D3421 PVC, Synthetic leather, Soft Plastics Maximum. 0.1% (1000 ppm) COMPONENTS)

CONSTRUCTION

Workmanship Visual No Major Defects PERFORMANCE

Sole Wearing Resistance (Abrasion) ASTM D3886 (Modified) 0.75gms. @ 2000 cycles Sole Skid Resistance (Dry) ASTM F609-05 ( Modified) Static: u0.40 Kinetic: u0.30 Bally Upper Flex Resistance SATRA PM55 No Cracking @ 35,000 cycles (Leather & Synthetic of The Flexing Position) Seam Reinforcement Effectiveness ASTM D1663 (Modified) Minimum 25.0lbs. /in. Attachment Strength ASTM F963a Minimum 15.0lbs/10sec. pull

Test for Sharp point ASTM F963a No accessible Sharp point

Zipper Pull Tension Test(Puller) TITLE 16 CFR 1500 Must withstand Pull Test 25lb.min. SATRA TM404 Min. 30lbs./in. @ ½” circular sector TOE/HEEL ADHESION (TOE BONDING) FIA 1206 Minimum 20lbs. SOLE ADHESION (BOND DURABILITY) Tongue Strength Test ASTM D1683 (Modified) Must withstand a 30lbs./in. pull min. Eyelet Strength Test ASTM D1683 (Modified) Must withstand a 30lbs./in. pull min. Full Shoe Flex SATRA PM77 Must no leakage @ 100k cycles if claimed. (for waterproof footwear) Heel Attachment Strength ASTM D1683 (Modified) Greater than 5.0cm (for Ladies Casual and Winter Boots) Must withstand 150lbs/in min. Heel Impact BS5131-4.8, 4.9 Greater than 5.0cm, 5times @ 4.5 lbs ft. Impact on Heel, No Bending or Cracking Lace Strength ASTM D1683 (Modified) Minimum 60lbs./in. Lace Durability ASTM D3885 No Failure @ 100cycles COLORFASTNESS

Perspiration –inner components AATCC 15 Perspirometer Class 3.0 minimum Crocking AATCC8/116 DRY WET Leather Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Dark Suede Class 3.0 Class 1.5 Light Suede Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Fabric Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Lightfastness (If claimed) AATCC 16E Class 4.0 @ 10hrs. OPTIONAL TEST

Composition by components (weight Standard Measure For Import Classification breakdown) *Others exclude cubic zirconium (sometimes called cubic zirconium, CZ), crystal, glass, rhinestones, all non-suspect materials other than leather that have been determined not to exceed lead limits

The Agent /Vendor is responsible to ensure that the above referenced conforms to all the performance specification requirements listed.

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MEN’S FOOTWEAR

TEST PROPERTY TEST METHODS TEST REQUIREMENTS Labeling Labeling FTC Must Comply (Country of Origin) Material Identification FTC Must comply with FTC Requirements. For Leather: 16CFR Section 24 Microscope - Only The Top Grain Leather can be Labeled “Genuine” or “Top Grain” ANALYTICAL

CONSTRUCTION

Workmanship Visual No Major Defects PERFORMANCE

Sole Wearing Resistance (Abrasion) ASTM D3886 (Modified) 0.75gms. @ 2000 cycles

Sole Skid Resistance (Dry) ASTM F609-05 (Modified) Static: u0.40 Kinetic: u0.30 Bally Upper Flex Resistance SATRA PM55 No Cracking @ 35,000 cycles (Leather & Synthetic of The Flexing Position) Seam Reinforcement Effectiveness ASTM D1663 (Modified) Minimum 25.0lbs. /in. Attachment Strength ASTM F963a Minimum 15.0lbs/10sec. pull

Test for Sharp point ASTM F963a No accessible Sharp Point

Zipper Pull Tension Test(puller) TITLE 16 CFR 1500 Must withstand Pull Test 25lb.min. SATRA TM404 Min. 30lbs./in. @ ½” circular sector TOE/HEEL ADHESION (TOE BONDING) FIA 1206 Minimum 20lbs. SOLE ADHESION (BOND DURABILITY) FULL Tongue Strength Test ASTM D1683 (Modified) Must withstand a 30lbs./in. pull min. Eyelet Strength Test ASTM D1683 (Modified) Must withstand a 30lbs./in. pull min. Sole and Upper Bond Durability BS 5131-5.4 Minimum 25lbs./in. Full Shoe Flex SATRA PM77 Must no leakage @ 100k cycles if claimed. (for waterproof footwear) Lace Strength ASTM D1683 (Modified) Minimum 60lbs./in. Lace Durability ASTM D3885 No Failure @ 100cycles Foxing Strength (If applicable) BS 5131 5.4 Must withstand 15.0lbs/in. pull COLORFASTNESS

Perspiration –inner components AATCC 15 Perspirometer Class 3.0minimum Crocking AATCC8/116 DRY WET Leather Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Dark Suede Class 3.0 Class 1.5 Light Suede Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Fabric Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Lightfastness (If claimed) AATCC 16E Class 4.0 @ 10hrs. OPTIONAL TEST

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MEN’S AND LADIES BOOTS

TEST PROPERTY TEST METHODS PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Labeling Labeling FTC Must comply (Country of Origin) Material Identification FTC For Leather: 16CFR Section 24 Must comply with Requirements. Microscope Only The Top Grain Leather Can Be Labeled “Genuine” Or “Top Grain” (FTC Requirements) ANALYTICAL

CONSTRUCTION

Workmanship Visual No Major Defects PERFORMANCE

Sole Wearing Resistance (Abrasion) ASTM D3886 (Modified) 0.75gms. @ 2000 cycles Sole Skid Resistance ASTM F609-05 (Modified) Static: u0.40 Kinetic: u0.30 Bally Upper Flex Resistance SATRA PM55 No Cracking @ 35,000 cycles (Leather & Synthetic of The Flexing Position) Seam Reinforcement Effectiveness ASTM D1663 (Modified) Minimum 25.0lbs. /in. Attachment Strength ASTM F963a Minimum 15.0lbs/10sec. pull Test for Sharp point ASTM F963a No accessible Sharp Point Zipper Pull Tension Test(Puller) TITLE 16 CFR 1500 Must withstand Pull Test 25lb.min. SATRA TM404 Min. 30lbs./in. @ ½” circular sector TOE/HEEL ADHESION (TOE BONDING) FIA 1206 Minimum 20lbs. SOLE ADHESION (BOND DURABILITY) FULL Tongue Strength Test ASTM D1683 (Modified) Must withstand a 30lbs./in. pull min. Full Shoe Flex SATRA PM77 Must no leakage @ 100k cycles if claimed. (For waterproof footwear) Heel Attachment Strength ASTM D1683 (Modified) Greater than 5.0cm (For Ladies Shoes & Winter Boots) Must withstand 150lbs/in min. Heel Impact BS5131-4.8, 4.9 Greater than 5.0cm, 5times @ 4.5lbs ft. Impact on Heel, No Bending or Cracking Lace Strength ASTM D1683 (Modified) Minimum 60lbs./in. Lace Durability ASTM D3885 No Failure @ 100cycles COLORFASTNESS

Perspiration – inner components AATCC 15 Perspi-o-meter Class 3.0minimum Crocking AATCC8/116 DRY WET Leather Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Dark Suede Class 3.0 Class 1.5 Light Suede Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Fabric Class 3.0 Class 2.5 Lightfastness (If claimed) AATCC 16E Class 4.0 @ 10hrs. OPTIONAL TEST

The Agent /Vendor is responsible to ensure that the above referenced conforms to all the performance specification requirements listed.

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SLIPPERS (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR) NPS-10

Fiber Content: All Fibers and Blends End Use: Slippers page 1 of 2

Note: Children’s Slippers must also meet CPSIA requirements. Consult the Children’s section under Product Testing & requirements. Test Test Method Performance Requirement Labeling/Packaging Country of Origin Marking 19 CFR 134 Must be visible at point of purchase. Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. One Time Use Products **Fair Packaging F.P. & L Act Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributor’s Name & Address (City, and Labeling Act State, & Zip) (16 CFR 500) Product Identification OR OR Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or All Other Products **Uniform Packaging and mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give NIST Uniform Laws and Labeling Regulations accurate information to facilitate consumer comparisons (U.S. Regulations Handbook 130 and metric units) Imitation Leather Label 16 CFR 24 If all or part of the product is made of non-leather material that appears like leather, the fact that the material is not leather, or the general nature of material as something other than leather should be disclosed as “Not leather”, “Imitation leather”, “Simulated leather” or by its content like “Vinyl”, “Vinyl coated fabric”, “Plastic” etc. Use Labeling Visual Use/care instructions that are clear and understandable shall be provided in language appropriate to destination countries. Analytical Lead Surface Coating Title 16CFR 1303 Must meet requirements (If Applicable) Less than 0.009% (90 ppm) Total Lead (accessible components) EPA 3050B/ 3051 Leather- 0.03% (300 ppm) PVC- 0.02% (200 ppm) *Others- 0.03% (300 ppm) Total Cadmium (detachable shoe EPA 3050B/ 3051 Less than 0.0075%(75 ppm) by weight ornaments only) PHTHALATES (ACCESSIBLE ASTM D3421 PVC, Synthetic leather, Soft Plastics Maximum. 0.1% (1000 ppm) COMPONENTS)

Nickel Spot Test (skin contact only) Intertek Internal Method Skin contact metal components - negative test results Formaldehyde (skin contact only) JIS L1041 Adult: Max 150 ppm Sole Ash Content (rubber outsoles) ASTM D297 24% Max Physical Characteristics Weight Standard Measure Report overall weight; shall meet label claims if applicable Sizing Live Model Should fit the labeled size ± 1 full size Material Identification Textile AATCC 20A / ASTM D629 ± 3% of labeled claim (blends); 0% (one fiber) Leather Visual Microscope: only the top grain leather can be labeled "Genuine" or "Top Grain". (FTC reg) Presence of Silica Packets Visual No silica packets allowed Construction And Workmanship Sharp Points/Edges 16 CFR 1500.48/1500.49 Shall have no sharp points/edges, other than those required (Modified) for function. Defects Visual Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters.

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SLIPPERS (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR)

NPS-10 CONTINUED PAGE 2 OF 2

Workmanship Visual Shall have no components missing, malformed, and/or fractured. Performance Upper Flex Crack Resistance (at 70F) FIA No. 15, Bally Method Grain and Finished Leather (100,000 cycles): Grade 3; Nude Leather and Suede (50,000 cycles): Grade 3; Man Made and Coated Leather (20,000 cycles): Grade 3; Rubber (20,000 cycles): Grade 3 Outsole Flexing Resistance (at 70F) ASTM D1052 Maximum 1/4" crack growth after 20,000 cycles Outsole Abrasion Resistance ASTM D1630 No damage after 100 cycles (for rubber outsoles) ASTM D3389 H18 wheel x 500g load (for textile outsoles) Slip Resistance ASTM F609-79 Static 0.40 minimum Kinetic 0.30 minimum Sole Adhesion (for whole shoes) Instron Method 17 lbs Hardness (outsole) ASTM D2240 TPR: 55-65 PVC: 70-90 EVA: 50-55 PU: 50-60 Rubber: 55-65 Leather: 70-80 PCU: 60-70 Lace Strength Instron Method Min. 50 lbs Seam Strength (functional seams) Instron Method Min. 25 lbs Strap Pull Out Strength Instron Method Thong: 35 lbs Heel Quarter: 35 lbs Huarache: 15.5 lbs Eyelet/Hook Strength Instron Method Eyelet: 35 lbs Buckle: 35 lbs Decorative Buckle: 15lbs Puller Attachment for Zipper ASTM D2061 Min: 44 lbs (adult) Min: 15 lbs (children) Breaking Strength of Chain for Zipper ASTM D2061 Min: 66 lbs (adult) Min: 35 lbs (children) Slider Locking for Zipper ASTM D2061 Min 8 lbs Resistance to Rusting on Eyelet/Hook Storage Method Satisfactory 2 days at 50C, 90%RH Colorfastness Washing (Textile) AATCC 150 modified Color Change: 4 Light AATCC 16 Option 3 Class 4 @ 10 hours Perspiration (all inner components) AATCC 15 Perspir-O-Meter Class 3.0 (Min.) Crocking (all Components) AATCC 116 Dry: Class 3.0 Wet: Class 2.0 *Others exclude cubic zirconium (sometimes called cubic zirconium, CZ), crystal, glass, rhinestones, all non-suspect materials other than leather that have been determined not to exceed lead limits

The Agent /Vendor is responsible to ensure that the above referenced conforms to all the performance specification requirements listed.