Boots Men's Camino Evo 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.
Lowa
Boots Men's Camino Evo GTX
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Nubuck leather upper, Gore-Tex membrane lining
Confidence
45%
LikelyPFAS in Gore-Tex membrane
PossibleFormaldehyde resins in adhesives and finishes
PossibleHeavy metals in leather tannage
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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