Is Merrell PFAS-free?
Across 45 graded products, Merrell averages F (35/100). 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
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Unisex Wool Ankle Socks (3 Pairs)
Merino wool blend (primary), elastane/nylon reinforcement (heel/toe)
Lower PFAS concern, wool socks have no typical water-repellent coating or stain-resist triggers, but no public PFAS commitment from Merrell.
⚠Risky category by default
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Recycled Everyday Crew Sock 3 Pack
recycled polyester/nylon blend with standard yarn construction
Lower concern, basic crew socks with no known PFAS triggers, though no explicit brand commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Trekker Outdoor Crew Socks (3 Pack)
Merino wool blend, acrylic, nylon (standard outdoor sock fibers)
Lower concern, conventional outdoor sock materials with no known PFAS history, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Eco Cushioned Crew 3-Pack
Cotton blend crew socks
Lower concern for basic cotton socks; no water-repellent treatment typical, but brand makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Everyday Socks for Men | Black | Size Large/XL | Stretchy Fabric | Moisture Wicking
Synthetic blend (likely nylon/polyester with elastane), no water-repellent finish specified
Lower concern; everyday socks with no water-repellent coating treatment claimed, likely to avoid PFAS, but verify fiber content if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
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Unisex Cushioned Midweight Crew Socks (4 Pair Pack)
Cotton/polyester blend sock (likely 80+ cotton)
Lower concern; standard crew socks with no water-repellent or stain-resistant features that would trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Logo Printed Performance Crew Socks
Polyester/nylon blend performance sock fabric, likely no specialty coating
Lower concern; basic performance socks with no known waterproofing or stain treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Repreve Low-Cut Tab Socks
Repreve polyester (recycled fiber blend); cotton blend socks
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber base with no known water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Moab Hiker Low Cut Sock
merino wool blend, synthetic fibers
Lower concern for PFAS; standard sock with no waterproof/stain treatment claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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Premium Wool Trail Low Cut Sock
Merino wool blend, no known water-repellent coating treatment disclosed
Lower concern; wool socks rarely need PFAS finishes, but Merrell's silence on treatment is a gap.
⚠Risky category by default
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Premium Wool Trail Crew Socks
Merino/premium wool blend, no water-resistant coating mentioned
Lower PFAS concern, wool socks without disclosed water-repellent coating treatment carry minimal traditional risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Jungle Fleece Jogger
Polyester fleece blend
Lower concern, basic fleece jogger with no known water-repellent or stain-resistant finish typically applied.
⚠Risky category by default
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Everyday Leggings
Nylon/polyester blend (standard athletic leggings)
Lower concern; everyday leggings lack water-repellent treatments that typically carry PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Hayes Jogger
polyester blend joggers, no water-repellent treatment specified
Lower-concern purchase, standard athletic joggers with no disclosed water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Leather Lotion 4.0 oz
Leather conditioning lotion, composition unspecified
Limited transparency. No PFAS disclosure from Merrell.
⚠Risky category by default
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Minnetonka Water & Stain Repellent Moccasins
Suede/leather upper, unspecified water and stain repellent coating
Water and stain treatment chemicals unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Merrell Tempo Exp Mid Wp Hiking Boots
Textile upper with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, likely Teflon-family coating-based
Waterproof hiking boots pose moderate PFAS uncertainty, water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS, but Merrell's specific formulation is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Speed Strike 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
Leather/mesh upper with waterproof membrane (likely synthetic water-repellent coating treatment)
Waterproof hiking boots carry inherent PFAS risk; Merrell discloses nothing, skip if PFAS-conscious.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof
Leather/synthetic upper, rubber sole, waterproof membrane (unspecified water-repellent coating treatment)
Waterproof hiking boot with undisclosed water-repellent coating, lower concern but no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Speed Solo MXD Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
Nubuck leather + synthetic uppers; waterproof treatment unspecified
Waterproof hiking boots, waterproofing method unknown; moderate PFAS concern warrants direct brand inquiry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moab Speed 2 Mid GORE-TEX
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene base) + nylon/mesh upper
GORE-TEX waterproofing historically uses PFOA-based processes; Merrell makes no PFAS disclosure, caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof
Waterproof-treated nylon/synthetic upper; water-repellent coating-coated textile
Waterproof hiking boots likely contain PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Merrell does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moab 3 Mid
Leather/synthetic upper, rubber sole, waterproofed with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip or contact Merrell directly, waterproof hiking boots typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but the company doesn't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Tempo Sol Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
Textile upper with waterproof coating, likely water-repellent coating-treated
Waterproof hiking boots with undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment, typical PFAS risk category; Merrell hasn't committed to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Moab Hiker Crew Hiking Socks
Merino wool/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern for most wearers, but water-repellent coating treatment chemicals unspecified, typical for socks but worth noting if you avoid PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Moab Hiking Quarter Socks
merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment (likely fluorocarbon-based)
Skip until Merrell discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free options.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Jungle Pants
nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating treatment (unspecified)
Skip until Merrell discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Hayes Hiker Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Merrell discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or adopts PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Baxter Ripstop Pull-On Pants
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Moderate concern, ripstop nylon pants likely treated with water-repellent coating, but Merrell discloses nothing about PFAS or treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Wayfinder Pants
nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Skip until Merrell discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aeroblock Softshell Stretch Navy Hiking Active Pants Women's
Polyester blend softshell with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Higher PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating treatment; Merrell provides no disclosure on coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rain & Stain 6.0 oz
textile with water-repellent coating water/stain repellent coating
Unknown PFAS status. Typical water-repellent coating apparel carries elevated risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sof Sole Waterproof Shoe Protectant
Waterproof spray coating, composition unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Crep Protect Spray
Polymer-based water-repellent coating on fabric
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or pursues verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sof Sole Mink Oil Leather Shoe Protectant and Conditioner
mink oil leather conditioner and protectant
Leather protectant with water-repellent properties, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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RESHOEVN8R Water + Stain Repellent
Proprietary water and stain repellent coating (unspecified water-repellent coating formula)
Skip until Merrell discloses coating chemistry or third-party tests.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack
fabric and leather waterproofing treatment
Unknown PFAS content in waterproofing treatment; skip until tested.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kid Merrell Moab Speed 2 Low Waterproof
Textile upper with waterproof coating/membrane
Waterproof kids shoe; Merrell silent on PFAS in water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Moab 3
Mesh textile upper, rubber sole, likely water-repellent coating-treated
Popular hiking shoe; no PFAS disclosure from Merrell
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moab 3 Waterproof
Nubuck leather upper, proprietary waterproof lining
Waterproof hiking shoe; PFAS coating unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moab 3
Nubuck leather upper, polyurethane midsole, waterproof membrane
Hiking shoe with waterproof treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Speed Strike 2 Mid Waterproof
textile upper with waterproof coating
Waterproof hiking boot, PFAS status undisclosed by Merrell.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Agility Peak 6 GTX
textile upper with GORE-TEX waterproof membrane
GORE-TEX likely contains PFAS; Merrell discloses nothing about it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moab Adventure 3 Waterproof
Synthetic leather/nubuck upper with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Unknown waterproof coating; Merrell does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Siren Edge 3 Waterproof
Textile upper with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Waterproof hiking shoe; PFAS use in water-repellent coating finish not disclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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