IS 17037: 2018
Footwear - Antiriot shoes
1. Summary about Anti-riot Shoes
Anti-riot shoes are specialized footwear designed for police and security forces during crowd control and riot situations. They offer enhanced protection against impact, sharp objects, and harsh ground conditions while maintaining stability and grip.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Anti-riot Shoes
BIS certification is mandatory because these shoes are used in high-risk law enforcement operations. Footwear failure can compromise officer safety and operational control.
3. What is BIS Certified for Anti-riot Shoes
BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards covering impact resistance, sole strength, slip resistance, and overall protective performance.
Tests required for Anti-riot Shoes
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Design | Required |
| Size | Required |
| Weight | Required |
| Height of upper | Required |
Properties of whole Footwear
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Construction | Required |
| Ergonomic feature | Required |
Bond Strength
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Upper outsole Bond strength | Required |
| Interlayer bond strength | Required |
| Slip Resistance | Optional |
| Penetration Resistant Inserts | Required |
| Dimensions | Required |
| Flex Resistance | Required |
| Performance | Required |
| Stability against ageing and Environmental influence | Required |
Toe Caps
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| General | Required |
| Internal length of toecap | Required |
| Impact Resistance of footwear | Required |
| Compression Resistance of footwear | Required |
Electrical properties
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Antistatic footwear | Required |
| Heat Insulation of sole complex | Required |
| Cold Insulation of sole complex | Required |
| Energy absorption of seat region | Required |
| Water Resistance | Required |
Upper
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Required |
| Toe, jug loop, counter portion thickness | Required |
| Tear Strength | Required |
| Water vapour permeability and coefficient | Required |
| Water penetration and absorption | Required |
| Additional tests for upper | Optional |
Lining Material
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Vamp and quarter lining | Required |
| Counter and tongue lining | Required |
| Tear Strength | Required |
| Abrasion resistance | Required |
| Water vapour permeability and coefficient | Required |
| Additional test for counter and tongue lining | Optional |
Insole
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Required |
| abrasion resistance | Required |
| water absorption and desorption | Required |
Insocks
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Dimension | Required |
| Material | Required |
| Abrasion resistance | Required |
| Water absorption and desorption | Required |
| Counter Stiffener | Required |
Collar
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Required |
| Tear Strength | Required |
Tongue
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Required |
| Tear Strength | Required |
| Closing thread | Optional |
Outsole
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Required |
| Thickness | Required |
| Moulded density | Required |
| Sole hardness-mid sole | Optional |
| Sole hardness-out sole | Optional |
| Ageing test | Optional |
| Tear Strength | Required |
| Abrasion resistance | Required |
| Flexing Resistance | Required |
| Resistance to hot contact | Required |
| Resistance to fuel oil | Required |
| D-Rings and Hooks | Required |
Laces
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material | Required |
| Breaking load | Optional |
| Tag retention | Optional |
| Chemical Requirement | Optional |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Anti-riot Shoes
- Ensures protection during crowd control operations
- Mandatory for police and security deployment
- Improves resistance to impact and abrasion
- Reduces risk of injury
- Builds confidence among enforcement agencies