Men's Weather Or Not Waterproof Boot 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.

Rockport Men's Weather Or Not Waterproof Boot

Rockport

Men's Weather Or Not Waterproof Boot

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Leather with waterproof coating, composition unspecified

Confidence

35%

PossibleAzo dyes in leather

PossibleFormaldehyde in tanning or adhesives

LikelyCoating degradation and microparticle shedding

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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