Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes vs Air Max SNDR Nike Women's: which is safer?

Garmont Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Garmont Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes

Garmont

Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 8/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Textile upper with G-Dry waterproof treatment

Confidence

45%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishing

PossibleAzo dyes in polyester/nylon components

PossibleAdhesive and laminate off-gassing

Why this grade
Air Max SNDR Nike Women's

Nike

Air Max SNDR Nike Women's

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 2/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

synthetic textile upper, foam/rubber sole with water-repellent coating finish

Confidence

45%

PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating finish (water-repellent coating)

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in adhesives and finishes

ReportedMicroplastic shedding from sole and upper wear

Why this grade

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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