Evercushion Plus insoles poron red vs Active Full Insole: which is safer?

Active Full Insole is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Puma

Evercushion Plus insoles poron red

PFAS grade

F 30/100

Overall grade

F 10/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Poron foam (polyurethane-based cushioning)

Confidence

35%

PossiblePolyurethane foam degradation and off-gassing

PossibleAzo dyes and colorant leachability

PossibleFlame retardant additives (undisclosed)

Why this grade

Our pick

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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