Synthetic Athletic Insoles & Orthotics, ranked by PFAS safety
40 products graded A to F, safest first. None have earned a C or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in synthetic athletic insoles & orthotics, and which brands grade best and worst
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Powerstep
Pulse Performance Insoles
EVA foam, gel, fabric blend
Insoles unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
PULSE E
foam insoles, textile upper
No PFAS risk data available.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
PULSE Maxx Orthotic Running Shoe Insert
Foam, fabric, and elastomer blend
No PFAS concern likely, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
Pulse Thin Insoles
Foam, fabric, gel components
No known PFAS risk, but brand discloses nothing about composition.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles
EVA foam, nylon mesh, leather, fiberglass arch support
Lower concern. Core materials are inherently PFAS-free; no chemical treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
Archmolds Maximum Orthotic Insoles
EVA foam, neoprene, fabric backing
Lower PFAS concern; no known high-risk treatments typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
Pinnacle Low Insoles
Foam, fabric, leather
Lower concern insole, but verify materials with brand if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Propel Performance Insoles
foam cushioning, gel, fabric blend
Insoles use standard foam and gel, no known PFAS triggers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Trim To Fit Sport Cushion Insole
Foam cushioning, textile upper cover
Lower concern. No known PFAS-prone features in sport insole.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Polysorb Cross Trainer Insole
Polysorb foam cushioning, composition not fully disclosed
Insole foam likely PFAS-free, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Powerstep
Bridge Insoles
foam, gel, textile layers
Limited PFAS risk likely, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Propel + Carbon Performance Insoles
Foam cushioning, carbon layer, textile top
Lower concern. No PFAS-typical coatings identified in insole design.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Plantar Fascia Insole
Foam cushioning, textile upper, no disclosed coating
Lower concern, no PFAS-typical features.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Medical RX Insole | Green
Foam, rubber, textile composite insole
Lower concern. Standard insole materials are not PFAS-typical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Gel Comfort Insoles
Gel cushioning with foam/textile upper
Lower concern; gel and foam bases are unlikely PFAS sources.
⚠Risky category by default
Spenco
Polysorb Walker Runner
Polysorb foam insole, textile upper
Walking shoe with foam insole, lower PFAS concern likely.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
ActivePro Insoles
Foam core, thermoplastic shell, textile cover
Lower concern. Foam insole with no known PFAS treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Move All Day Insole
foam cushioning, textile upper
Insole material itself lower concern; no PFAS disclosure found.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Stabilize Insole
EVA foam, gel cushioning, textile cover
Lower concern. No PFAS-typical treatment used in insoles.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Memory Tech Shoe Insoles Men’s Size 5 With Mini Shoe Insert
foam, memory foam cushioning
Lower concern. Foam insoles unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Stabilize Premium Shoe Insoles, Advanced footwear technology Size Large
Foam, textiles, elastomer (unspecified formulations)
Insole materials likely PFAS-free, but Reebok provides no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Rbx Performance Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic Soles Mens Size 8-12
Foam insole, likely EVA or polyurethane foam base
Orthotic foam insoles pose lower PFAS concern without evidence of treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Performance Sockliner
Textile blend with cushioning foam
No PFAS red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Performance Insoles 1173a029 - 001 Standard Black White S-o Size
EVA foam, synthetic textile upper
Lower concern. Standard foam insole with no known PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Ortholite Liner Inserts Women/Men's Replacement Insoles
Ortholite foam cushioning, polyurethane or EVA foam base
Lower concern. Standard foam insole with no known PFAS triggers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Shoes | Asics Gel Replacement Insoles Women Size 8.5 New - Can Be Cut Smaller | Color: Black | Size: 8.5
Gel polymer foam insole, composition unspecified by brand
Low PFAS risk likely, but Asics discloses nothing about insole formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Insoles Replacement Shoes Performance Sockliner Extra Wide Men
Foam cushioning, textile sockliner
Lower concern; basic insole foam typically PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Aovoto Insoles for Asics Sneakers, Replacement EVA Running Inner Footwear Inserts for Men's Comfortable Light-Weight and
EVA foam
EVA foam insoles, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Gel Resolution Replacement Insoles Men’s Size 10.5 Tennis Shoe
Gel cushioning foam, fabric, synthetic rubber
Lower concern. Standard insole materials rarely treated with PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Underwear & Socks | Asics Insole Performance Sockliner Black/White Size Small | Color: Black | Size: S
Textile blend (socks/sockliner), likely polyester/nylon/elastane
Lower concern; standard sports socks lack typical PFAS-triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
RunPro Insoles
EVA foam and textile blend with TPR base
Lower concern. Standard foam insole without known water-repellent coating or coating treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
RUNPRO Insoles Medium / 2X (Men's 13-15)
EVA foam, polyurethane foam, elastomer
Lower concern. No known PFAS risk in foam insole materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
CLEATPRO Insoles
Foam cushioning, textile upper, synthetic base
Lower concern, but brand silent on PFAS; likely safe materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
Acepro Insoles
Foam cushioning, textile upper
No PFAS concerns documented; brand silent on treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
HikePro Insoles
foam cushioning, fabric, no disclosed coatings
Lower concern; no waterproof coating disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
BikePro Insoles
foam cushioning, EVA foam, textile upper
Insole foam unlikely PFAS risk; brand silent on composition details.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
MemoryTech Massage SD & Conductive Replacement Footbed
Memory foam/gel, conductive coating (unspecified)
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
MemoryTech Footbed Insoles
Foam footbed with proprietary MemoryTech coating/adhesive
Unknown coating composition; Reebok silent on PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Currex
RunPro - High Profile | Size: Small | Color: blue
foam insole with likely water-repellent coating-treated upper
Insole shoe insert; waterproof treatment likely uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Spenco Propel Performance Insoles
foam core with proprietary moisture-wicking and cushioning treatments
Skip until brand discloses coating composition or test results.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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