Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles vs Handmade German Insoles: which is safer?
Handmade German Insoles is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Adidas
Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyurethane
PossibleMoisture retention and microbial growth
LikelyPolyurethane degradation over time
Our pick
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Handmade German Insoles
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile backing
PossibleAzo dyes in leather or textile
ReportedMold and microbial growth in cork
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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