F

Is Garmont PFAS-free?

Across 15 graded products, Garmont averages F (20/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

hiking shoes Garmont Cima WP

Garmont

hiking shoes Garmont Cima WP

Nubuck leather upper; waterproof membrane (unspecified); rubber sole

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof hiking shoes carry inherent PFAS risk; no transparency from Garmont, proceed with caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Akron Gtx

Garmont

Akron Gtx

Gore-Tex membrane with synthetic upper

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern but no public PFAS disclosure; Gore-Tex historically used PFOA but has phased it; Garmont silent on specifics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Men's Akron GTX Hiking Shoes

Garmont

Men's Akron GTX Hiking Shoes

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof lining)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or accept moderate PFAS risk; Gore-Tex contains Teflon-family coating but Garmont makes no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Akron Mid Gtx

Garmont

Akron Mid Gtx

Gore-Tex® membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof-breathable layer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless durability outweighs PFAS risk; Gore-Tex is Teflon-type coating-based with no public PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Men's Chrono GTX Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

Garmont

Men's Chrono GTX Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

Gore-Tex membrane with textile upper and rubber sole

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex waterproofing likely contains Teflon-type coating-based chemistry; Garmont offers no PFAS transparency, skip if PFAS-free is a priority.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Trace Mid Boa Gtx

Garmont

Trace Mid Boa Gtx

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) + textile upper

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern, waterproof hiking boot with Gore-Tex; skip if PFAS-sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hiking shoes Garmont 9.81 Onyx GTX

Garmont

Hiking shoes Garmont 9.81 Onyx GTX

Nubuck/suede leather upper, GORE-TEX membrane

F
F · High PFAS

GORE-TEX waterproofing carries inherent PFAS concern; no brand disclosure available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Chrono Gtx

Garmont

Chrono Gtx

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof layer)

F
F · High PFAS

Caution: Gore-Tex waterproofing typically uses Teflon-type coating; Garmont discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Men's Dragontail MNT GTX

Garmont

Men's Dragontail MNT GTX

Gore-Tex membrane with nylon upper

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Gore-Tex likely contains legacy PFAS; Garmont silent on PFAS use.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Men's T8 Bifida Boots

Garmont

Men's T8 Bifida Boots

Leather, synthetic, waterproof water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Waterproof boots likely water-repellent coating treated; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Women's Dragontail G-Dry Hiking Shoes

Garmont

Women's Dragontail G-Dry Hiking Shoes

Textile upper with G-Dry waterproof membrane

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Hiking shoes with waterproof treatment, PFAS status unclear from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Men's Pinnacle Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

Garmont

Men's Pinnacle Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

Gore-Tex membrane, leather, synthetic uppers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Gore-Tex traditionally uses Teflon-type coating; Garmont does not disclose PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men Hiking shoes Garmont 9.81 Onyx GTX

Garmont

Men Hiking shoes Garmont 9.81 Onyx GTX

textile upper with Gore-Tex waterproof membrane

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Gore-Tex likely contains PFAS; Garmont does not disclose treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Garmont Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes

Garmont

Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes

Textile upper with G-Dry waterproof treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof hiking shoe; PFAS risk unclear without treatment disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dragontail MNT Evo GTX Approach Shoes

Garmont

Dragontail MNT Evo GTX Approach Shoes

Textile upper with Gore-Tex waterproof membrane

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Gore-Tex likely contains PFAS; brand silent on composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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