Men's Kaha 3 GTX 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 Men's Kaha 3 GTX

HOKA

Men's Kaha 3 GTX

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Textile upper with GTX waterproof membrane

Confidence

45%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishes

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

LikelyTeflon-type coating and fluorochemical membrane degradation

Timberland Men's Killington Trekker Sneaker Boots

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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