Men's Trail Field ID Low 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.

Danner Men's Trail Field ID Low

Danner

Men's Trail Field ID Low

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

leather/textile upper with waterproof treatment

Confidence

35%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishing

PossibleAzo dyes or heavy metal dyes in leather and textiles

ReportedUndisclosed waterproof coating durability and leachables

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%

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