Men's Redmond Shoe vs Men's Killington Trekker Sneaker Boots: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Columbia Men's Redmond Shoe

Columbia

Men's Redmond Shoe

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Fabric upper with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment

Confidence

35%

Possiblewater-repellent coating chemistry (PFAS status unknown)

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from synthetic upper during wear and washing

Timberland Men's Killington Trekker Sneaker Boots

Timberland

Men's Killington Trekker Sneaker Boots

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

analysis pending

Verdict

pending

Hazard flags

none flagged

Material

Leather, nubuck, rubber sole with waterproof treatment

Confidence

45%

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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