Men Hiking shoes Hoka Transport 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 Hiking shoes Hoka Transport GTX
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Fabric with Gore-Tex GTX waterproof membrane
Confidence
45%
ReportedPFAS in waterproof membrane
PossibleAzo dyes in colored fabrics
ReportedAdhesive and membrane delamination
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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