Replacement Insoles Cushion Neutral Mens sz 10.5 vs Active Full Insole: which is safer?
Brooks Replacement Insoles Cushion Neutral Mens sz 10.5 is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Brooks
Replacement Insoles Cushion Neutral Mens sz 10.5
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 59/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Foam cushioning, likely ethylene-vinyl acetate or polyurethane
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastic shedding or degradation
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
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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