Men's Innovo Lo GTX Low 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.

Lowa Men's Innovo Lo GTX Low Hiking Shoes

Lowa

Men's Innovo Lo GTX Low Hiking Shoes

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 4/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Gore-Tex membrane, nubuck leather, rubber sole

Confidence

45%

PossibleFormaldehyde-based leather finishing resins

PossibleChrome tannage residue in leather

PossibleRubber sole vulcanization compounds

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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