ASTM F2913-24 is a whole-shoe test method for measuring footwear and surface friction; F3445-24 sets performance requirements for evaluation using that tester. A standards reference alone does not identify the shoe model, test conditions or facility requirements.
When a healthcare shoe page cites an ASTM number, identify whether it is a test method or a performance specification. The two references serve different roles.
| Reference | ASTM description | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| F2913-24 | Test method measuring the coefficient of friction for footwear and test surfaces or flooring with a whole-shoe tester | Exact shoe model, surface, conditions and reported result |
| F3445-24 | Performance requirements for evaluating footwear slip resistance using the F2913 whole-shoe tester | Whether the manufacturer identifies the model and evaluation basis |
| F1677-05 | ASTM lists this portable slip-tester method as withdrawn in 2006 | Treat it as a historical reference, not a current method |
ASTM describes F2913-24 as a whole-shoe test method and F3445-24 as a performance specification that uses it. The F1677-05 record is marked withdrawn in 2006.
A standards name does not tell you which shoe was tested, what flooring and conditions were used, or whether the result addresses your facility’s requirements. Ask the manufacturer for the model-specific record and follow your workplace footwear policy. This comparison explains the references; it does not assess a shoe’s clinical or workplace suitability.
Start with our nursing shoe fit and cleanability guide for size charts, materials and policy checks.
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Common questions
Is ASTM F2913 a footwear certification?
F2913-24 is a test method. It describes measuring friction with a whole-shoe tester; it is not by itself a certification.
What does ASTM F3445-24 cover?
ASTM describes F3445-24 as performance requirements for evaluating footwear slip resistance using the F2913 whole-shoe tester.
Is ASTM F1677 still current?
ASTM lists F1677-05 as withdrawn in 2006. Check the current ASTM record and the exact method cited by a shoe maker.