Is Zamberlan PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Zamberlan 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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Men's Vioz GTX
Leather upper with Gore-Tex GTX waterproof membrane
Known PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex; brand silent on PFAS, skip unless PFAS-free alternative available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Vioz Lux GTX RR
leather, Gore-Tex GTX membrane
Skip until Zamberlan discloses GTX waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Salathe Trek GTX RR Hiking Boots
Leather upper, Gore-Tex membrane, rubber sole
Gore-Tex waterproofing likely contains Teflon-type coating-based water-repellent coating; Zamberlan discloses nothing, moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Exotrail GTX Men's Hiking Shoes
Leather/nubuck upper, GORE-TEX membrane, rubber sole
Moderate concern: GORE-TEX lining likely contains PFAS; Zamberlan provides no disclosure or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trail Lite GTX Men's Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating-based membrane) + leather/synthetic upper
Skip unless you contact Zamberlan; Gore-Tex typically contains PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Thunder Pro GTX Men's
Nubuck leather upper; Gore-Tex GTX membrane (waterproof)
Gore-Tex waterproofing raises concern; Zamberlan does not publicly disclose PFAS practices.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's 972 Guide Max GTX RR
Nubuck leather, Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating-based) membrane
High-performance hiking boot with Gore-Tex; PFAS concern present but typical for waterproof footwear at this tier.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's 1025 Tofane NW GTX RR
Leather upper, GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane
Lower-risk hiking boot, but GORE-TEX® membrane warrants scrutiny.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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