Geneva (September 4, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to host a free webinar, ‘Footwear Comfort Evaluation and the SGS Performance Tested Mark’, on September 23, 2025.
As consumer expectations rise, footwear brands are under increasing pressure to deliver not just style, but proven quality, durability, comfort and functionality. Shoppers are willing to pay a premium for products supported by transparent, verifiable information on product attributes, making independent certification a critical differentiator.
SGS has developed testing protocols tailored specifically for footwear, combining rigorous technical evaluation with objective performance assessment. Products that meet these standards are awarded the SGS Performance Tested Mark – a trusted symbol that reinforces brand credibility, signals quality and helps products stand out in a competitive marketplace.
This expert-led webinar will explore key market trends, industry challenges and practical solutions in footwear performance. Attendees will learn about advanced testing and evaluation methods and discover how the SGS Performance Tested Mark can substantiate claims, build consumer trust and create lasting competitive advantage.
Offered in two sessions, this webinar is ideal for designers, technicians, quality assurance specialists, marketing teams and compliance managers across footwear brands, retailers and manufacturers.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).