52. Whole Shoe Waterproof Testing
Waterproof footwear is tested using two methods, static and dynamic. Static waterproof testing involves submerging the footwear in a water bath to a point just below the lowest waterproof area of the shoe. Dynamic waterproof testing involves flexing the shoe in a water bath for a set number of cycles. Both methods are used to identify defects in the shoe construction that allow water penetration.
53. Wicking
In waterproof footwear wicking is an important property. An upper or lace that wicks might allow water to propagate into a shoe above the waterproof line, thus resulting in a shoe which is not waterproof.
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