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Footwear — Pre-Shipment Inspection Report Template

The full checkpoint checklist for a pre-shipment inspection of footwear and shoes — sizing and pairing, bonding and stitching, workmanship, labelling and packaging — structured to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) sampling, with AQL defect classification built in. Read the full checklist below, or download the editable Word version to use on your next shipment.

Category: Footwear Inspection: Pre-Shipment (PSI) Sampling: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Format: Word (.docx) Updated: July 2026
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What this template covers

Every footwear PSI report is graded across nine result criteria. The inspector records a result and note for each, and the overall lot is judged Pass / Pending / Fail against the AQL.

A
QuantityBooking vs. produced vs. packed, and cartons available and opened.
B
Package & PackagingPacking method, artwork, shipping marks, barcodes and carton strength.
C
Style / ConstructionConformity to the approved sample & tech pack, materials and construction.
D
Logo, Labelling & MarkingsLogo, labels, product barcode, warning and compliance labels.
E
AccessoriesAccessories and instruction literature vs. the approved sample.
F
Measurement DataKey dimensions vs. spec and tolerance across the sample.
G
Functional & PerformanceFunction, safety and performance tests for the category.
H
Other Client RequirementsAny buyer-specific specs or destination-market rules.
I
WorkmanshipVisual and surface defects logged as critical, major or minor.

Sampling & AQL

The template samples to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1), with separate sample sizes for visual & workmanship, functional tests and special checks. Defects are recorded against the accept/reject numbers for your chosen AQL and inspection level. Need the numbers? Use the free AQL Sample Size Calculator.

Critical

May harm the user or breach mandatory regulations. Accept number is 0 — a single critical defect fails the lot.

Major

Reduces usability or salability; likely to cause customer returns. Judged against the major AQL (commonly 2.5).

Minor

A deviation unlikely to reduce usability or salability. Judged against the minor AQL (commonly 4.0).

The full inspection checklist

Every checkpoint the report walks through, in order. Each is scored at your chosen inspection level and recorded with photo evidence. Not every checkpoint applies to every product — delete any that don't fit yours when you edit the template.

2

Package & Packaging

2.1PACKING VISUAL CHECK

Packing method and conditions / Retail package artworks / Correct content within the package / Quantity of items & accessories within the package / Presence of correct version of printed literature within the package

2.2SHIPPING MARKS

Conform with client specifications / Shipping marks / labels and their position

2.3BARCODE VISUAL CHECK

All the barcodes need to be clean / Barcode type as requested / Positions as per client requirements

2.4PACKAGING PROTECTION

Check the individual packaging (poly bag / wrap / box) protects the product from scratches, marks and transit damage.

2.5CARTON STRENGTH & SEALING

Verify carton board strength (burst/edge crush) suitable for part weight, proper taping/sealing pattern

3

Style / Construction

3.1CHECK THE CONFORMITY OF THE PRODUCT COMPARED TO THE APPROVED SAMPLE

Same style/materials with approved sample.

3.2CHECK THE CONFORMITY OF THE PRODUCT COMPARED TO THE TECHNICAL FILE OF THE CLIENT

Same style/materials with technical file of the client.

3.3MATERIAL VERIFICATION

Confirm materials match the approved specification / sample (visual and hand check; supplier CoA or certificate where applicable).

4

Logo, Labelling & Markings

4.1LOGO

Logo quality, colors, dimensions, positioning, and alignment must conform with client specifications.

4.2LABEL & MARKING TEST

Correct content within the label & marking.

4.3BARCODE VISUAL CHECK ON PRODUCT

All the barcodes need to be clean. / Barcode type as requested. / Positions as per client requirements.

4.4WARNING/SAFETY LABELS

Confirm the safety/warning labels required for the product and destination market are present, correct and legible.

5

Accessories

5.1ACCESSORIES CHECK

Accessories (if any) / Instruction Literature (if any)

7

Functional & Performance

7.1WEIGHT CHECK

Weight shall match the product specification / approved sample. / Unless otherwise specified, tolerance ±5 %.

7.2SHIPPING CARTON STACKING TEST

One column of export carton will be piled up to a height of 2.5m or as intended to be palletized for four hours. After the test, the bottom carton must show no compression that would affect the carton's shape and no damage to the product inside.

7.3SHIPPING CARTON DROP TEST

Height and drop sequence according to ISTA 1A procedure. Freefall on hard floor on one corner, three (3) edges, six (6) faces from ..... cm.

7.4FUNCTIONAL TEST

Operate each function as intended for use / The product needs to function in compliance with the information provided.

7.5PULL TEST

Pull test on small parts / Use a pull gauge, 80N, to pull on multiple accessories on the same piece. / If no tool available during Inspection, check by hand with appropriate force.

7.6ADHESIVE TEST

Apply 3M-type tape over the printing/screening and pull off at a 45° angle. / Markings must remain clearly legible; adhesive labels must not work loose or curl at the edges.

7.7RUB TEST

Rub the item 10 times over a 10 cm distance with a force of 9N (1kg). / There should be no color transfer greater than 4 on a grey scale (between the original white cloth and the colored one) after the dry test. / There should be no color transfer greater than 3-4 on a grey scale (between the original white cloth and the colored one) after the wet test.

7.8SMELL CHECK

Check the smell of the product. It should not have any solvent, mould or strong odor.

7.9BARCODE SCAN TEST

All the barcodes need to be clean and readable with a barcode reader and the reading must correspond to client's information and printed numbers / characters. / Barcode type as requested. / Positions as per client requirements

7.10SIZING & PAIRING CHECK

Verify the size marking matches the actual measurement. / Check left/right pairing and colour/shade match within each pair.

7.11COLOR / SHADE CHECK (LIGHT BOX)

Compare color/shading in a standard light box against the color standard or approved sample; keep fabric direction consistent (it affects luster). / Minimum grey scale 4 — both against the approved sample and within one product.

7.12SOLE BOND (PEEL) TEST

Check sole-to-upper bonding by hand peel at the toe and heel (or peel gauge per spec). / No delamination or adhesive failure allowed.

7.13FLEX TEST

Flex the forepart repeatedly by hand (or per spec on a flex machine). / No cracking of upper, sole or coating allowed.

7.14HEEL & STRAP ATTACHMENT STRENGTH

Apply pull force to heels, straps and buckles. / No detachment or tearing allowed.

7.15NEEDLE / METAL DETECTION

Pass finished units through a calibrated needle detector. / No metal contamination allowed; record the detector calibration check.

8

Other (Client) Specifications / Requirements

8.1CLIENT REQUIREMENT

9

Workmanship

9.1PRODUCT VISUAL CHECK

Product physical conditions, appearance & cleanliness

9.2SURFACE DEFECTS

Inspect for stains, holes, snags, loose threads, needle damage and shade variation across visible surfaces.

Inspection conditions & site observations

A complete report also records the conditions under which the inspection was carried out — because a clean checklist means little if the sampling wasn't trustworthy:

Working environmentInspection area and lighting adequate; housekeeping; overall state of the facility.
Random samplingSamples selected at random by the inspector from sealed export cartons.
CalibrationMeasuring instruments provided with valid calibration records.
IntegrityFactory cooperation, any restrictions on access, time or photography, and whether the inspection was completed in full.

How to use this template

Set your AQL and inspection level, then fill the report as you inspect. The defect log tallies critical / major / minor against the accept/reject numbers so the Pass / Pending / Fail decision is objective. Attach photos to each section.

Tip: the sampling in this template follows ANSI/ASQ Z1.4. Get the exact sample size and accept/reject numbers for your order with the free AQL Sample Size Calculator before you start.

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