ASTM F2333-04 (R2017) PDF Download

The traction properties of the contact between athletic shoes and sports surfaces are the focus of the standard test method ASTM F2333-04 (R2017). This standard aims to give sports surface producers, researchers, and makers of athletic footwear a way to characterize and develop the traction of the shoe-surface interface.

The standard places a strong emphasis on following the prescribed standards and recommendations since doing so guarantees consistent and comparable results from various laboratory sources. It also draws attention to the possible research uses for this test technique, including investigations into the connection between traction and athletic performance or injury avoidance that might result in suggestions for the ideal traction levels.

The test technique outlines general equipment for determining rotational and linear traction. It lists the necessary components and measurements that must be taken but does not specify the use of any particular device. Both the field and the lab can be used to conduct the test procedures.

In light of the fact that the necessary amount of traction changes depending on the sport and the preferences of the individual, it is significant to emphasize that this test method does not define performance or safety criteria. By taking into account the features of both the shoe and the surface being examined, the test results obtained using this method should be interpreted with caution.