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Close-up shot of blue and caramel color leather boots and shoes for men on wooden shelves that adhere to ISO 9407:2019 footwear sizing specifications.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles

ISO 9407:2019—Footwear Sizing

ByAlexandra Schirn March 18, 2025June 4, 2025

There are at least thirty-eight factors, many subjective, that determine the fit of a shoe—such as midsole cushioning, heel elevation, weight, lacing, perceptual factors, shoe…

Old brown steel toe boots with work gloved in front of brick wall with sepia tone to show old ANSI Z41 standard.
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | Occupational Health and Safety

ANSI Z41 Protective Footwear

ByBrad Kelechava February 10, 2025June 4, 2025

The intricacies of your foot—all 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments—help support your entire body and serve an essential…

An athlete running outdoors with athletic footwear that adheres to ASTM F39-01(2017).
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | PPE and Body Protection | Sports

ASTM F39-01(2017): Fitting Athletic Footwear

ByAlexandra Schirn February 7, 2025June 4, 2025

Wearing the correct athletic shoes helps serve as a protective measure against possible injuries. Since high-impact activities put a lot of strain on one’s feet,…

Colorful sneakers on showcase at sports shop with all shoes adhering to ISO 24265:2020.
ANSI

ISO 24265:2020—Footwear – Test Methods For Uppers

ByAlexandra Schirn November 9, 2023May 21, 2025

Although shoes are an essential part of our everyday routine, have you thought about the different features of a shoe? There are up to 30…

Man wearing ASTM F2413-18 safety footwear on demolition site
ANSI | ASTM Testing | Clothing and Textiles

ASTM F2413-24: Performance Requirements For Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear

ByMatthew Fowler December 11, 2018June 5, 2025

Wearing the appropriate attire for a job can be critical depending on the work setting. Perhaps footwear isn’t always the first consideration when it comes…

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