Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles vs Viva High Insoles: which is safer?
Pedag Viva High Insoles is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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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
Pedag
Viva High Insoles
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleLeather tanning residues and heavy metals
PossibleFoam microparticle shedding
PossibleFormaldehyde in textile backing
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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