PowerStep Pinnacle High Insoles vs PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

PowerStep Pinnacle High Insoles

Pinnacle

PowerStep Pinnacle High Insoles

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

foam insole, likely EVA or polyurethane core

Confidence

62%

PossibleMicroplastics from foam degradation

PossibleUnreacted isocyanates in polyurethane (if polyurethane core)

PossibleMoisture and bacterial growth in insole

PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles

Pinnacle

PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx Insoles

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

EVA foam, polyurethane, fabric blend

Confidence

72%

PossibleAntimony in polyester components

PossibleEVA foam degradation and off-gassing

PossibleMoisture retention and microbial growth

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