EN 13634 Safety Footwear, Requirements and Test Methods for Motorcycle Riders

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 13634 testing. The purpose of motorcyclists' shoes is to provide some degree of mechanical protection to the foot, optionally to the ankle or part of the shin, without significantly reducing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle and use the foot controls in accidents.

Particular hazards in motorcycle accidents are road surface wear, as well as motorcycle crashes, vehicles in conflict, road furniture and road surfaces. Road surface injuries are worse when the foot is under the motorcycle during sliding impacts.

The standard lays down a number of basic requirements that are considered essential for this type of footwear, including a set of ergonomic requirements.

This European Standard includes several features with two levels of performance in terms of protection provided. These cover the degree of risk or danger a motorcyclist will face in terms of the type of riding and the nature of the accident. 'Level 2' of each of these performance characteristics delivers increased performance when drivers feel that their driving style or sport exposes them to a high risk of accident.

However, this high level of performance is likely to have an increased penalty for weight and comfort, so it may not be acceptable to all riders.

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