Elite Terrain System Kaha 3 Low GTX Hiking Shoes 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.
HOKA
Elite Terrain System Kaha 3 Low GTX Hiking Shoes
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Textile upper with Gore-Tex GTX waterproof membrane
Confidence
40%
PossibleFormaldehyde in textile finishes and dyes
PossibleAzo dyes and colorant allergens
ReportedGore-Tex laminate delamination and microfiber release
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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