Men's Athletic Series Running Insoles vs Gel Total Support Insoles: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Dr. Scholl's
Men's Athletic Series Running Insoles
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Foam cushioning, gel, textile cover
Confidence
72%
PossiblePolyurethane foam off-gassing and degradation
PossibleAllergens in textile or adhesives
Spenco
Gel Total Support Insoles
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Gel cushioning with foam base, materials not fully disclosed
Confidence
62%
PossibleFormaldehyde resins (in foam base bonding)
PossibleMicroplastics shedding from gel degradation
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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