Is Vibram PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Vibram 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
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Mountain Warehouse Men's Odyssey Extreme Vibram Waterproof Hiking Boots
Leather/synthetic upper, rubber sole, unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, hiking boots routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Spidrwalk
Vibram sole (synthetic rubber blend); upper textile with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Vibram discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, silence on PFAS is a red flag for treated footwear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mountain Warehouse Men's Field Extreme Wide-Fit Waterproof Vibram Walking Boots
Leather/textile upper with Vibram rubber sole; waterproof treatment unspecified
High uncertainty, waterproof boots typically use water-repellent coating coatings; brand makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Altra Men's Timp 5 Hiker GTX Waterproof Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) + unspecified water-repellent coating treatment on uppers
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; Gore-Tex is Teflon-type coating-based and water-repellent coating treatment source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Leather Waterproof Outdoor Boots with Vibram Sole
leather upper, Vibram rubber sole, waterproof treatment (unspecified)
Typical outdoor boot with likely PFAS waterproofing, Vibram does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mountain Warehouse Extreme Rockies Mens Waterproof Walking Boots
Leather/synthetic with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ROCKROOSTER Farmington 6 Inch Waterproof Hiking Boots with VIBRAM Outsole
Leather upper, synthetic/rubber outsole (VIBRAM), waterproof treatment (type undisclosed)
Skip until ROCKROOSTER or VIBRAM disclose waterproofing chemistry, waterproof boots carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mountain Warehouse Women's Extreme Byzantine Vibram Waterproof Walking Boots
textile upper with waterproof membrane/coating, Vibram sole
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry; waterproof boots often use PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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