Addias Men's Ortholite Comfort Insoles vs Insoles 8-8.5: which is safer?

Remind Insoles 8-8.5 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

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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

Why this grade

Our pick

Remind

Insoles 8-8.5

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

foam/cushioning with textile upper

Confidence

68%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishing

PossibleAzo dyes in textile upper

PossibleFoam degradation and microplastics

Why this grade

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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