Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes vs Men's SFB Air Field Ukiah R GTX: which is safer?
Nike Men's SFB Air Field Ukiah R GTX is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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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
Our pick
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Men's SFB Air Field Ukiah R GTX
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Textile upper with GTX waterproof membrane
Confidence
45%
PossibleFluorochemicals in GTX waterproof membrane
PossibleCoating degradation releasing particles
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