This European Standard specifies procedures for the preparation of test pieces comprising adhesive coated leather or other footwear upper material onto which a soling material is moulded directly. The procedures described simulate direct vulcanising of rubber, injection moulding of thermoplastics and reaction moulding of polyurethane. The prepared test pieces are suitable for the test procedures described in EN 1392, to meet the requirements of EN 15307. SAFETY STATEMENT— Persons using this document should be familiar with the normal laboratory practice, if applicable. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any regulatory conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT— It is understood that some of the material permitted in this standard may have negative environmental impact. As technological advantages lead to acceptable alternatives for these materials, they will be eliminated from this standard to the extent possible. At the end of the test, the user of the standard should take care to carry out an appropriate disposal of the wastes, according to local regulation.