Men's Strata Trail Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes 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 Strata Trail Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 8/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Synthetic leather/mesh upper, waterproof membrane coating
Confidence
35%
PossiblePolyurethane off-gassing from synthetic leather
PossibleCoating degradation and microplastic shedding
PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating treatment
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%
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