Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes vs ACG Pegasus Trail Running Shoes: 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

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

Nike

ACG Pegasus Trail Running Shoes

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Mesh, synthetic leather, foam midsole with water-repellent coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleAntimony in polyester fibers

PossibleFoam midsole degradation and microparticle shedding

Likelywater-repellent coating-related PFAS exposure (classified separately per your brief)

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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