ISO/TR 20573:2006规定了鞋跟和顶部部件（不适用于成品鞋）的性能要求，无论材料如何，以评估最终用途的适用性和/或适用性。 它还建立了用于评估是否符合要求的测试方法。 ISO/TR 20573:2006适用于所有鞋类的鞋跟和鞋帮。 ISO/TR 20573:2006旨在作为制造商和供应商之间的参考。它不适用于消费者成品鞋的第三方认证。

ISO/TR 20573:2006 establishes the performance requirements for heel and top piece components for footwear (not for finished footwear), irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use and/or fitness for purpose. It also establishes the test methods used to evaluate the compliance with the requirements. ISO/TR 20573:2006 applies to heel and top piece for all kind of footwear. ISO/TR 20573:2006 is intended to be used as a reference between the manufacturer and the supplier. It is not intended for third party certification of finished footwear intended for the consumer.