GOST 26166-84 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 26166-84 — Обувь повседневная из синтетических и искусственных кож. Технические условия (Machine-made / casual footwear of artificial and synthetic leather — specifications). The standard sets technical requirements, acceptance rules and normative references for everyday men's and women's footwear whose upper parts are made of artificial or synthetic leathers (does not apply to military/army footwear).

Abstract

GOST 26166-84 is a Soviet-era product standard (adopted 1984/introduced 1 July 1985) that defined types, constructional and material requirements, testing and acceptance rules for machine-made casual footwear made from artificial and synthetic leather and for shoes with combined uppers; it was later replaced by an updated national/interstate standard issued in 2021.

General information

• Status: Replaced / superseded (replaced by ГОСТ 26166-2021).
• Publication date: Introduced 01 July 1985 (designation year 1984 — "26166-84").
• Publisher: Issued under the USSR State standardization authority (Gosstandart); later maintained/replaced through the successor national/interstate standards bodies (Rosstandart / interstate standards system).
• ICS / categories: Footwear / light industry classification (OKC/ICS area for footwear — commonly catalogued under footwear classification 61.060).
• Edition / version: Original designation: GOST 26166-84 (1984); superseded by ГОСТ 26166-2021 (introduced 01.11.2022).
• Number of pages: Published editions vary by source (commonly listed as 11–15 pages in available electronic copies; some repositories list 11 pages for the 1984 text).

Scope

Applies to everyday (casual) men's and women's footwear with uppers made of synthetic or artificial leather, including models with combined uppers; the standard excludes military/special-purpose footwear. It prescribes technical requirements for materials and workmanship, dimensional and sizing requirements, marking, packing, storage and rules of acceptance and testing, and references a set of normative GOST documents for specific tests and materials.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of applicable shoe types and grouping by gender/age and construction (casual machine-made shoes, combined uppers).
• Material requirements for artificial and synthetic leathers used in uppers (appearance, defects, required properties for wear and finish).
• Dimensional and sizing requirements, including reference sizes and tolerances for heights and heel/counter dimensions.
• Construction and workmanship requirements (methods of attachment, seams, sole attachment types permitted for machine-made production).
• Acceptance rules and sampling plans for factory inspection and quality documentation.
• Testing and inspection methods (mechanical and visual checks) with references to other GOST test methods and normative documents.
• Marking, packaging, transportation and storage instructions applicable to finished footwear.

Typical use and users

Used historically by shoe manufacturers, quality engineers, test laboratories, conformity/inspection bodies and procurement/specification teams to ensure consistent production and acceptance of casual synthetic/artificial-leather footwear for consumer markets and export. Importers/exporters and customs/regulatory authorities have also referenced this standard in product lists and regulatory documents prior to and during transition to the updated 2021 standard.

Related standards

Normative references and related documents frequently cited by GOST 26166-84 include (examples): GOST 179-74 (summer footwear manufacture aspects), GOST 28371-89 (grade determination for footwear), GOST 26167 (machine-made footwear general requirements and later 26167-2005/2007), and many specialized GOSTs covering materials, testing and measurement methods. The standard has been explicitly replaced by ГОСТ 26166-2021.

Keywords

GOST 26166-84; footwear; casual shoes; artificial leather; synthetic leather; technical specifications; acceptance; testing; Gosstandart; replaced by GOST 26166-2021.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 26166-84 is a Soviet-era technical specification defining requirements for machine-made everyday footwear made from artificial and synthetic leather.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers types of casual men's and women's shoes with uppers of artificial or synthetic leather, specifying material and construction requirements, dimensional rules, acceptance criteria, test methods and packaging/marking instructions; it excludes military/special-purpose footwear.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Shoe manufacturers, quality and inspection laboratories, standards/technical departments, purchasers and regulatory/customs officials dealing with footwear conformity and specification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded — GOST 26166-84 has been replaced by ГОСТ 26166-2021 (the 2021 standard entered into force on 01 November 2022). For current regulatory and conformity purposes, consult the 2021 version.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the family of footwear standards (examples: ГОСТ 26167 — general machine-made footwear requirements, ГОСТ 26165 — children's footwear, and other material- and test-related GOSTs). The standard references and is cross-linked with numerous footwear and materials GOSTs.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Footwear; casual shoes; artificial leather; synthetic leather; technical conditions/specifications; acceptance; Gosstandart; GOST 26166-2021 (replacement).