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Testing metallic components

Describing the assessments which should be made on such items to help identify any potential aesthetic or structural degradation and to ensure that British and European legislation compliance is met.

Perhaps the main characteristic of any buckle, slide fastener, shank or decorative trim, is its inherent strength and that it is attached securely to the footwear. In this article, however, we will concentrate on the aesthetics and the composition of metallic components.

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