Glycerin Gts 22 Hoka Insoles Mens 8.5 Extra Wide 4e vs Active Full Insole: which is safer?

Brooks Glycerin Gts 22 Hoka Insoles Mens 8.5 Extra Wide 4e is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Brooks Glycerin Gts 22 Hoka Insoles Mens 8.5 Extra Wide 4e

Brooks

Glycerin Gts 22 Hoka Insoles Mens 8.5 Extra Wide 4e

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Foam cushioning, textile mesh upper, thermoplastic heel counter

Confidence

72%

PossibleFoam degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleMoisture retention and mold growth

Why this grade
Active Full Insole

Vionic

Active Full Insole

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 31/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Foam cushioning, textile upper

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishing

LikelyFoam degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleAdhesive residues between foam and textile

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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