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This document specifies a method for the determination of the rubbing resistance of leather andsynthetic materials using rubber.The method aims to establish testing conditions that are similar to those of the practical use of footwearsubjected to drastic stress, as is the case of hiking or children’s footwear, where the upper of one of theshoes is expected to rub with the sole of the other.This method is applicable to all types of leather and synthetic materials intended for shoe uppers.