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The use of extensible attachments

Investigating this vital characteristic of footwear materials.

The extensibility of some materials can cause problems when testing breaking strength. While breaking strength is a vital consideration for toe posts and straps because their failure can lead to the end of the footwear's life, it is also an important consideration for any component attachments, such as decorative items or other fastening systems.

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