Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles vs Viva Sport Insoles: which is safer?

Viva Sport Insoles is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles

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

Viva Sport Insoles

Pedag

Viva Sport Insoles

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 47/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Foam, gel, fabric blend (standard insole composition)

Confidence

62%

PossibleFoam off-gassing (VOC)

ReportedBacterial or fungal growth on damp insoles

PossibleAllergic reaction to dyes or adhesives

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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