Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles vs Active Low-All Arch Shoe Insole: which is safer?
Remind Active Low-All Arch Shoe 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
Remind
Active Low-All Arch Shoe Insole
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 59/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
EVA foam with textile cover
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastic and fiber shedding from textile cover
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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