Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 2703-2008 Footwear - Vocabulary, and the following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 2703-2008:
——79 terms and definitions such as assembled upper, unit midsole, accessory, air refreshing device, platform, outside midsole, traction elements, the back of the sole, bottom wall, internal heel, wedge heel, children's healthy and functional footwear, children's footwear, high cut footwear, golf shoes, craftwork shoes, skateboard shoes, antimicrobial shoes, lightweight hiking shoes, diabetes footwear, garden shoes, snow boots, travel shoes, basketball shoes, volleyball shoes, table tennis shoes, soccer shoes, riding shoes, racing shoes, lace-up, subsidiary parts, Chinese footwear sizing, primary parts, feet width, elastic materials, microcellular sole bottom, foam bottom, solid core bottom, rigid support material, reinforcer, bottom of injection, parting line, weld mark, suitability, crack grain, critical substances, effective heel height, heel height, peel strength, longitudinal stiffness of the hook, hook bending performance, hook heart anti fatigue performance, under sulfur phenomenon, open glue, peculiar smell, upper pull strength, the outsole and midsole outer adhesive strength, forming bottom heel hardness, folding performance of shoes, forced location of outsole, injection with upper, assembly, machine satisfied sole, manual satisfied sole, satisfied innersole, fully automatic cutting-off machine, a machine injection with upper, fully automatic cutting machine, extended length of last, heel elevation, tread width of the ball area, curve length from forefoot landing point to feather line, ordinary last, slide last, saw last, split last, full last, sole salient point and curve length from forefoot landing point to feather line are added;
——34 terms and definitions such as facing stay, box toe, air (1iquid) cushion, insock, heel, gaiter, the height of the back of the sole, ballet footwear, cloth footwear, low cut footwear, cold weather footwear, orthopedic footwear, slippers, rubber footwear, footwear, casual footwear, monk, boot, infants' footwear, general sports footwear, town footwear, subject, inside, footwear sizing, width interval, water soluble matter, color migration, sample (for test), pattern-grading computer, heel-instep girth, inner width of big toe, inside, toe spring and outer width of little toe are modified;
——18 terms and definitions such as insock, gum boot, children's leather footwear, leather shoes, leather filler, micro cellur, micro porous rubber, improperly fitted, fitting, construction, assembly, automatic inside heel nailing machine, automatic outside heel nailing machine, disk two colour sole injection moulding machine, length of foot, long heel girth, footwear size and last width are deleted;
——7 schematic diagrams for top piece, primary parts and secondary parts, plantar arch, arch, heel breast, toe spring and heel elevation and back tab are added;
——9 schematic diagrams for apron, upper, lining, quarter, vamp, sole bottom, heel, counter and sewn construction are modified;
——3 synonyms, i.e. heel lift, instep and transfer coating leather are added;
——Schematic diagrams for components of the travel shoes are added in annex.
This standard is redrafted by reference to but is not equivalent to IS0 19952: 2005 Footwear - Vocabulary.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. The issuing body of this document shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This standard was proposed by China National Light Industry Council.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Footwear of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 305).
The previous editions replaced by this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 2703-1981 and GB/T 2703-2008.
Footwear - Vocabulary
1 Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions for footwear components, names, base, materials, testing, techniques, equipment and last used in construction.
This standard is applicable to footwear made by two or more types of techniques such as sewing, adhesion, mould pressing, vulcanization, injection molding, upper insertion and sprue, with upper made of various natural leathers, man-made leathers, synthetic leathers and textiles as well as two or more types of materials.
2 Terms and Definitions
2.1 Components
2.1.1
D-ring
metal or plastic piece often used for footwear, enabling a lace (2.1.56) to slide but it's different from an eyelet (2.1.67) or a lace hook (2.1.54) See Figure 1.
Figure 1 D-ring
2.1.2
half sock
sock covering only the visible area of the insole (2.1.39), usually the waist (2.8.81) and heel
2.1.3
shank board
board made of hard material, extended from the back of insole (2.1.39) to arch (2.3.23) for supporting foot
2.1.4
apron; plug
central portion on the vamp (2.1.6), see Figure 2.
Figure 2 Apron
2.1.5
lasting margin
the part of upper (2.1.6) stretched to the bottom of the last (2.8.57) during the lasting (2.6.2), where it is combined with the insole (2.1.39) or sole bottom (2.1.58)
2.1.6
upper
outer surface material of footwear (2.2.40), covering the foot surface and combined with the outsole (2.1.50); for boot (2.2.42) products, the upper also includes the outer part wrapping the leg; for which, only visible materials are included, and invisible materials such as lining (2.1.12) are not considered; see Figure 3, 1 in Figure 9, 1 in Figure 12, 1 in Figure 13 and 1 in Figure 15.
Figure 3 Upper
2.1.7
complete upper assembly
process of forming the upper (2.1.6) by sewing, adhesion or laminated assembly, including intermediate material and all lining (2.1.12) together with lining material, adhesive (2.4.16), film and reinforcement ( 2.1.10)
2.1.8
covered heel
heel (2.1.63) covered all over with material
2.1.9
top facing
strip of material stitched inside a shoe upper (2.1.6) at the top to finish off the lining (2.1.12) and to reinforce the shoe
2.1.10
reinforcement
any material used to improve the strength and upper (2.1.6) and lining (2.1.12)
2.1.11
component
any part of the footwear (2.2.40), e.g. upper (2.1.6), outsole (2.1.50), lining (2.1.12), etc.
2.1.12
lining
material against the foot or leg in the footwear (2.2.40) See Figure 4.
Figure 4 Lining
2.1.13
unit sole
moulded sole in which the back of the sole (2.1.60) and outsole (2.1.50) are moulded as a single unit
2.1.14
assembled upper
upper (2.1.6) formed through sewing, adhesion or press assembly, including intermediate material and all lining (2.1.12) together with lining material, adhesive (2.4.16), film and reinforcement ( 2.1.10)
Note: the assembled upper may be an upper before or after lasting (2.6.2)
2.1.15
unit midsole
made by one injection assembly (2.6.41) of forefoot or platform (2.1.47), (with or without) steel shank (2.1.26) and positioning point
2.1.16
bottom wall
vertical edge on side of sole bottom (2.1.58)
2.1.17
built heel; stacked heel
heel (2.1.63) stacked by multilayer materials
2.1.18
cleat
protrusion installed on outsole (2.1.50), with antiskid function
2.1.19
cleated sole
outsole (2.1.50) with a cleat (2.1.18)
2.1.20
combined sole
sole bottom (2.1.58) comprising of two or more materials
2.1.21
accessory
components (2.1.11) attached to the shoes for connection, fixation, decoration, etc., which is classified into functional accessories and decorative accessories
2.1.22
heel breast
forward or front face of the heel (2.1.63) or the back of the sole (2.1.60) (in the direction of cap) See Figure 5; 4 in Figure 14.
Figure 5 Heel Breast
2.1.23
top piece
that part of the heel (2.1.63) in contact with the walking surface and which is usually detachable from the heel (2.1.63) See Figure 6; 3 in Figure 14.
Figure 6 Top Piece
2.1.24
heel tip
heel lift
backer (2.1.34) of metal, rubber or plastic, fixed to the bottom of a heel top piece (2.1.23) to increase abrasion resistance (2.5.38) at this point during walking
2.1.25
heel seat
that part of the heel (2.1.63) that is in contact with the lasting margin (2.1.5) See 5 in Figure 14.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Terms and Definitions
Annex A (Informative) Schematic Diagram for Footwear
Annex B (Informative) Diagram for Simplified Shoemaking Manufacture Procedure
Annex C (Informative) Schematic Diagram for Last
Indexes
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 2703-2008 Footwear - Vocabulary, and the following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 2703-2008:
——79 terms and definitions such as assembled upper, unit midsole, accessory, air refreshing device, platform, outside midsole, traction elements, the back of the sole, bottom wall, internal heel, wedge heel, children's healthy and functional footwear, children's footwear, high cut footwear, golf shoes, craftwork shoes, skateboard shoes, antimicrobial shoes, lightweight hiking shoes, diabetes footwear, garden shoes, snow boots, travel shoes, basketball shoes, volleyball shoes, table tennis shoes, soccer shoes, riding shoes, racing shoes, lace-up, subsidiary parts, Chinese footwear sizing, primary parts, feet width, elastic materials, microcellular sole bottom, foam bottom, solid core bottom, rigid support material, reinforcer, bottom of injection, parting line, weld mark, suitability, crack grain, critical substances, effective heel height, heel height, peel strength, longitudinal stiffness of the hook, hook bending performance, hook heart anti fatigue performance, under sulfur phenomenon, open glue, peculiar smell, upper pull strength, the outsole and midsole outer adhesive strength, forming bottom heel hardness, folding performance of shoes, forced location of outsole, injection with upper, assembly, machine satisfied sole, manual satisfied sole, satisfied innersole, fully automatic cutting-off machine, a machine injection with upper, fully automatic cutting machine, extended length of last, heel elevation, tread width of the ball area, curve length from forefoot landing point to feather line, ordinary last, slide last, saw last, split last, full last, sole salient point and curve length from forefoot landing point to feather line are added;
——34 terms and definitions such as facing stay, box toe, air (1iquid) cushion, insock, heel, gaiter, the height of the back of the sole, ballet footwear, cloth footwear, low cut footwear, cold weather footwear, orthopedic footwear, slippers, rubber footwear, footwear, casual footwear, monk, boot, infants' footwear, general sports footwear, town footwear, subject, inside, footwear sizing, width interval, water soluble matter, color migration, sample (for test), pattern-grading computer, heel-instep girth, inner width of big toe, inside, toe spring and outer width of little toe are modified;
——18 terms and definitions such as insock, gum boot, children's leather footwear, leather shoes, leather filler, micro cellur, micro porous rubber, improperly fitted, fitting, construction, assembly, automatic inside heel nailing machine, automatic outside heel nailing machine, disk two colour sole injection moulding machine, length of foot, long heel girth, footwear size and last width are deleted;
——7 schematic diagrams for top piece, primary parts and secondary parts, plantar arch, arch, heel breast, toe spring and heel elevation and back tab are added;
——9 schematic diagrams for apron, upper, lining, quarter, vamp, sole bottom, heel, counter and sewn construction are modified;
——3 synonyms, i.e. heel lift, instep and transfer coating leather are added;
——Schematic diagrams for components of the travel shoes are added in annex.
This standard is redrafted by reference to but is not equivalent to IS0 19952: 2005 Footwear - Vocabulary.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. The issuing body of this document shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This standard was proposed by China National Light Industry Council.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Footwear of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 305).
The previous editions replaced by this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 2703-1981 and GB/T 2703-2008.
Footwear - Vocabulary
1 Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions for footwear components, names, base, materials, testing, techniques, equipment and last used in construction.
This standard is applicable to footwear made by two or more types of techniques such as sewing, adhesion, mould pressing, vulcanization, injection molding, upper insertion and sprue, with upper made of various natural leathers, man-made leathers, synthetic leathers and textiles as well as two or more types of materials.
2 Terms and Definitions
2.1 Components
2.1.1
D-ring
metal or plastic piece often used for footwear, enabling a lace (2.1.56) to slide but it's different from an eyelet (2.1.67) or a lace hook (2.1.54) See Figure 1.
Figure 1 D-ring
2.1.2
half sock
sock covering only the visible area of the insole (2.1.39), usually the waist (2.8.81) and heel
2.1.3
shank board
board made of hard material, extended from the back of insole (2.1.39) to arch (2.3.23) for supporting foot
2.1.4
apron; plug
central portion on the vamp (2.1.6), see Figure 2.
Figure 2 Apron
2.1.5
lasting margin
the part of upper (2.1.6) stretched to the bottom of the last (2.8.57) during the lasting (2.6.2), where it is combined with the insole (2.1.39) or sole bottom (2.1.58)
2.1.6
upper
outer surface material of footwear (2.2.40), covering the foot surface and combined with the outsole (2.1.50); for boot (2.2.42) products, the upper also includes the outer part wrapping the leg; for which, only visible materials are included, and invisible materials such as lining (2.1.12) are not considered; see Figure 3, 1 in Figure 9, 1 in Figure 12, 1 in Figure 13 and 1 in Figure 15.
Figure 3 Upper
2.1.7
complete upper assembly
process of forming the upper (2.1.6) by sewing, adhesion or laminated assembly, including intermediate material and all lining (2.1.12) together with lining material, adhesive (2.4.16), film and reinforcement ( 2.1.10)
2.1.8
covered heel
heel (2.1.63) covered all over with material
2.1.9
top facing
strip of material stitched inside a shoe upper (2.1.6) at the top to finish off the lining (2.1.12) and to reinforce the shoe
2.1.10
reinforcement
any material used to improve the strength and upper (2.1.6) and lining (2.1.12)
2.1.11
component
any part of the footwear (2.2.40), e.g. upper (2.1.6), outsole (2.1.50), lining (2.1.12), etc.
2.1.12
lining
material against the foot or leg in the footwear (2.2.40) See Figure 4.
Figure 4 Lining
2.1.13
unit sole
moulded sole in which the back of the sole (2.1.60) and outsole (2.1.50) are moulded as a single unit
2.1.14
assembled upper
upper (2.1.6) formed through sewing, adhesion or press assembly, including intermediate material and all lining (2.1.12) together with lining material, adhesive (2.4.16), film and reinforcement ( 2.1.10)
Note: the assembled upper may be an upper before or after lasting (2.6.2)
2.1.15
unit midsole
made by one injection assembly (2.6.41) of forefoot or platform (2.1.47), (with or without) steel shank (2.1.26) and positioning point
2.1.16
bottom wall
vertical edge on side of sole bottom (2.1.58)
2.1.17
built heel; stacked heel
heel (2.1.63) stacked by multilayer materials
2.1.18
cleat
protrusion installed on outsole (2.1.50), with antiskid function
2.1.19
cleated sole
outsole (2.1.50) with a cleat (2.1.18)
2.1.20
combined sole
sole bottom (2.1.58) comprising of two or more materials
2.1.21
accessory
components (2.1.11) attached to the shoes for connection, fixation, decoration, etc., which is classified into functional accessories and decorative accessories
2.1.22
heel breast
forward or front face of the heel (2.1.63) or the back of the sole (2.1.60) (in the direction of cap) See Figure 5; 4 in Figure 14.
Figure 5 Heel Breast
2.1.23
top piece
that part of the heel (2.1.63) in contact with the walking surface and which is usually detachable from the heel (2.1.63) See Figure 6; 3 in Figure 14.
Figure 6 Top Piece
2.1.24
heel tip
heel lift
backer (2.1.34) of metal, rubber or plastic, fixed to the bottom of a heel top piece (2.1.23) to increase abrasion resistance (2.5.38) at this point during walking
2.1.25
heel seat
that part of the heel (2.1.63) that is in contact with the lasting margin (2.1.5) See 5 in Figure 14.
Contents of GB/T 2703-2017
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Terms and Definitions
Annex A (Informative) Schematic Diagram for Footwear
Annex B (Informative) Diagram for Simplified Shoemaking Manufacture Procedure
Annex C (Informative) Schematic Diagram for Last
Indexes
