ISO 16177:2012规定了一种试验方法，用于测定部件或材料因反复弯曲而产生的裂纹萌生和扩展阻力。该方法主要适用于鞋的外底，但也可用于某些其他柔性组件。

ISO 16177:2012 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of a component or material to crack initiation and growth due to repeated flexing. The method is mainly applicable to outsoles of footwear but may also be used with certain other flexible components.