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
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
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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