Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles vs Cotton Insole: which is safer?
Cotton Insole is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Adidas
Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 39/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Ortholite cushioning foam, polyurethane base
Confidence
72%
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyurethane
PossibleMoisture retention and microbial growth
LikelyPolyurethane degradation over time
Our pick
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Cotton Insole
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Cotton with possible latex or synthetic backing
Confidence
75%
PossibleAdhesive/backing composition (unknown)
PossibleLatex sensitization (conditional)
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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