Cushioning and shock absorption Cushioning and shock absorption are related with contact of footwear in ground during walking. This properties can be assessed in insocks, midsoles, whole shoes, uppers and in seat region and in materials intended for cushioning.
CTCP performs the following tests: Test
Standard
Cushioning properties
CTCP method
Compression set – constant stress method
CTCP method
Whole shoe cushion assessment test
CTCP method
Energy absorption of seat region
EN ISO 20344 (5.14)
Laboratory Tests for materials, components and footwear.
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