Edgewater Men's vs Active Full Insole: which is safer?

Orthofeet Edgewater Men's is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Orthofeet

Edgewater Men's

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 49/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

textile upper, cushioned midsole, rubber sole

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes in textile upper

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in fabric finishing

PossiblePolyurethane or EVA midsole degradation

Why this grade

Vionic

Active Full Insole

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 31/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Foam cushioning, textile upper

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in textile finishing

LikelyFoam degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleAdhesive residues between foam and textile

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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