Footwear durability programs commonly pair this tester with two companion systems that cover failure modes a whole-shoe flex test does not isolate by itself. GenBally Flex is typically used for repeated flexing of leather, coated fabrics, and footwear upper materials, while GenVeslic is used for surface abrasion, finish wear, and staining transfer evaluation. Together, these testers give you a broader view of finished shoe durability, upper cracking behavior, and surface wear performance.

This combination is useful when you need to separate a sole or construction issue from an upper-material or finish issue. GenFlex Sole evaluates the complete shoe under cyclic bending, GenBally Flex focuses on flex resistance in upper materials, and GenVeslic helps assess cosmetic and surface durability under controlled rubbing conditions.

If you’re building out a footwear durability workflow, learn more or request a quote. Share your footwear type and testing goals, and we can help match the right mix of whole-shoe, upper-material, and surface-wear testing.