Men's Transport Hike 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 Transport Hike GTX

HOKA

Men's Transport Hike GTX

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

GORE-TEX membrane, synthetic upper

Confidence

45%

LikelyFluorocarbon water-repellent coating (PFAS in water repellent coating)

PossibleAntimony in polyester upper

PossibleRubber outsole leachables (zinc, other processing chemicals)

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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