Shoe Waterproofing Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety

95 products graded A to F, safest first. 6 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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What to look for in shoe waterproofing sprays, and which brands grade best and worst

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AvoidF
12369 Fiebings Snow-Proof Leather Weatherproofing 3 oz

Fiebing's

12369 Fiebings Snow-Proof Leather Weatherproofing 3 oz

40/100 safety

Skip until Fiebing's discloses or certifies their waterproofing chemistry.

BetterB
Collonil Carbon Pro

Collonil

Collonil Carbon Pro

85/100 safety

Lower-concern leather cleaner with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Best pickB
Jason Markk Starter Shoe Care Kit

Jason Markk

Jason Markk Starter Shoe Care Kit

85/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern, basic cleaning supplies with no known PFAS inputs, but brand is silent on sourcing.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Jason Markk Starter Shoe Care Kit

Jason Markk

Starter Shoe Care Kit

Bristles, microfiber cloth, cleaning solution (soap-based formulation)

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, basic cleaning supplies with no known PFAS inputs, but brand is silent on sourcing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Jason Markk Essential Kit

Jason Markk

Essential Kit

Surfactant-based cleaning solution, brush bristles (synthetic or natural)

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower-concern category; sneaker cleaning kit unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Jason Markk Care Kit

Jason Markk

Care Kit

Cleaning solution, brush, cloth (typical sneaker care kit)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern product category; no known PFAS risk, but brand discloses nothing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Collonil Carbon Pro

Collonil

Carbon Pro

Carbon-based leather care/protection product

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern leather cleaner with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Grangers Footwear and Gear Cleaner

Granger's

Grangers Footwear and Gear Cleaner

Aqueous cleaning solution (detergent-based)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but brand offers no explicit assurance.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

FIEBING'S 4 WAY CARE with Neutral/Neutral Spray

Fiebing's

4 WAY CARE with Neutral/Neutral Spray

Leather conditioning and protection cream/spray

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; leather care products rarely use Teflon-family coating, but no public testing available.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Grangers Footwear Repel Plus Eco Refill

Granger's

Grangers Footwear Repel Plus Eco Refill

Wax-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern based on brand's explicit PFAS-free claim, but no third-party verification provided.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RUST-OLEUM STOPS RUST Enamel Spray Paint

Rust-Oleum

STOPS RUST Enamel Spray Paint

Alkyd enamel resin spray paint

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Rust-Oleum discloses PFAS presence or commits to PFAS-free formulation.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Fiebing's Saddle Lac

Fiebing's

Saddle Lac

Shellac-based wood finish/lacquer

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand clarifies coating chemistry; PFAS risk in lacquers is plausible but unconfirmed.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Scotchgard Suede & Nubuck Protector

Scotchgard

Suede & Nubuck Protector

Proprietary liquid spray coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Scotchgard discloses PFAS status or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield 2-Pack

Scotchgard

Heavy Duty Water Shield 2-Pack

Proprietary water-repellent coating (likely Teflon-family coating-based water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Scotchgard discloses coating chemistry, water shields historically rely on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kiwi Protect All Waterproofer Spray

Kiwi

Protect All Waterproofer Spray

Proprietary waterproof/water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Kiwi discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Meltonian Water & Stain Protector

Meltonian

Water & Stain Protector

Proprietary water & stain protector coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient disclosure, water/stain protectors historically rely on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MELTONIAN Water & Stain PROTECTOR spray 5.5Ooz 2 Cans

Meltonian

Water & Stain PROTECTOR spray 5.5Ooz 2 Cans

Spray coating (active ingredients not disclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, water & stain protector sprays historically use PFAS; Meltonian discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Minnetonka Water & Stain Repellent Moccasins

Meltonian

Minnetonka Water & Stain Repellent Moccasins

Suede/leather upper with unspecified water & stain repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating chemistry is disclosed, water/stain repellents on textiles commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lot Of 3 Meltonian Water & Stain Protector Spray 5.5 Oz Each

Meltonian

Lot Of 3 Meltonian Water & Stain Protector Spray 5.5 Oz Each

proprietary water & stain protector spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Meltonian discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Collonil NANO PRO Spray

Collonil

NANO PRO Spray

Proprietary nano-coating (silicone/hydrocarbon base presumed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until composition disclosed, waterproof nano-sprays often contain PFAS despite vague marketing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Invulner Protector 250ml

Saphir

Invulner Protector 250ml

Protective coating (unspecified polymer/wax blend)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredients are disclosed, waterproofing protectors commonly contain PFAS but Saphir provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Nano Invulner 250ml

Saphir

Nano Invulner 250ml

Proprietary nano-coating (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, proprietary nano-coating with no PFAS disclosure or transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Super Invulner Waterproof Protection Spray

Saphir

Super Invulner Waterproof Protection Spray

Waterproof protective coating (chemistry unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Saphir discloses coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free certification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Medaille dOr Super Invulner Waterproof Spray for All Leather Shoes & Boots, Shoe Protector Spray Neutral, Size: 300 mL, Brown

Saphir

Medaille dOr Super Invulner Waterproof Spray for All Leather Shoes & Boots, Shoe Protector Spray Neutral, Size: 300 mL, Brown

Proprietary waterproof spray coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Saphir discloses waterproofing chemistry or third-party tests the formula.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Super Invulner Spray

Saphir

Super Invulner Spray

Proprietary spray coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Saphir discloses coating chemistry or obtains third-party PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sof Sole Heavy-Duty Silicone Waterproofer Spray

Shoe Rescue

Sof Sole Heavy-Duty Silicone Waterproofer Spray

Silicone-based waterproof spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand, waterproof sprays often use PFAS; no disclosure raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

BootRescue All-Natural Protector Spray

Shoe Rescue

BootRescue All-Natural Protector Spray

Unspecified spray coating/treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until formula transparency improves, unspecified waterproofing treatment is a PFAS red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kiwi Protect All Waterproofer Spray

Shoe Rescue

Kiwi Protect All Waterproofer Spray

Proprietary waterproof coating (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, waterproofers are a common PFAS risk category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rust-Oleum NeverWet Boot & Shoe Water Repellent

Rust-Oleum

NeverWet Boot & Shoe Water Repellent

Proprietary water-repellent spray coating (unspecified fluorochemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Rust-Oleum discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rust-Oleum Neverwet Sealer Clear Kit

Rust-Oleum

Neverwet Sealer Clear Kit

silicone-based hydrophobic coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Rust-Oleum discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shoe Gear Water Repellent Aerosol Spray

Aqua Seal

Shoe Gear Water Repellent Aerosol Spray

Water-repellent coating (unspecified polymer, likely fluorinated)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, water-repellent sprays commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Aquaseal Waterproofing & Conditioner for Black Leather

Aqua Seal

Aquaseal Waterproofing & Conditioner for Black Leather

Waterproofing/conditioning coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves, waterproofing sprays commonly use PFAS, and Aqua Seal discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

tarrago Sneakers Waterproofing Protector

Tarrago

Sneakers Waterproofing Protector

proprietary waterproof/water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Tarrago discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free certification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tarrago Sneakers Nano Protector waterproofing spray

Tarrago

Sneakers Nano Protector waterproofing spray

Proprietary waterproofing spray coating (unspecified polymer/silicone base)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; waterproofing sprays historically use PFAS without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tarrago Hightech Nano Protector Spray - Shoe Protector Spray Waterproof & Stain - Leather & Suede Waterproofing Spray - 6.53 oz Shoe Spray Protector -

Tarrago

Hightech Nano Protector Spray - Shoe Protector Spray Waterproof & Stain - Leather & Suede Waterproofing Spray - 6.53 oz Shoe Spray Protector -

Proprietary nano-coating formulation (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Tarrago discloses composition, nano waterproof coatings often rely on fluorinated compounds.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tarrago Nano Waterproofing Spray

Tarrago

Nano Waterproofing Spray

Proprietary nano-coating (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Tarrago discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tarrago NANO PROTECTOR

Tarrago

NANO PROTECTOR

Proprietary nano-coating (unspecified composition)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Tarrago discloses the nano-coating chemistry, PFAS is common in water/stain-resistant products.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shoe Protector Spray for Canvas, Suede & Leather

Bona

Shoe Protector Spray for Canvas, Suede & Leather

Proprietary spray coating (aqueous polymer-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves, waterproofing sprays commonly hide PFAS chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Waterproof Shoe Protector Spray for Leather Canvas & Outdoor Gear - 3.4oz, Liquid Repellent for Rain and Stains, Safe for All Materials and Colors,

Bona

Waterproof Shoe Protector Spray for Leather Canvas & Outdoor Gear - 3.4oz, Liquid Repellent for Rain and Stains, Safe for All Materials and Colors,

Liquid repellent spray (polymeric water-resistance coating, unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Bona discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shoe Protector Spray, Rain & Stain Waterproof Nano Protection for Sneaker, Leather, Nubuck, Suede & Canvas 6.7Oz

Bona

Shoe Protector Spray, Rain & Stain Waterproof Nano Protection for Sneaker, Leather, Nubuck, Suede & Canvas 6.7Oz

Nano-polymer coating (unspecified composition)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; waterproofing sprays commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shoe Protector Spray, Rain & Stain Waterproof Spray 8.45 OZ Nano Protectant for Sneaker, Nubuck, Canvas, Suede Shoes 1 Pack

Bona

Shoe Protector Spray, Rain & Stain Waterproof Spray 8.45 OZ Nano Protectant for Sneaker, Nubuck, Canvas, Suede Shoes 1 Pack

Nano-coating protectant (unspecified polymer/surfactant blend)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, waterproof spray with undisclosed nano-coating and no PFAS transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Best Waterproof Spray For Shoes & Boots To Protect From Water & Stains

Bona

Best Waterproof Spray For Shoes & Boots To Protect From Water & Stains

Waterproof/stain-resistant coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Bona discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fiebing's Snow-Proof Water Protector Aerosol 5.5oz

Fiebing's

Snow-Proof Water Protector Aerosol 5.5oz

proprietary water-repellent aerosol coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves, water-repellent aerosols commonly contain PFAS, and Fiebing's discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Crep Protect Spray

Crep Protect

Crep Protect Spray

Proprietary water/stain repellent spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until the brand discloses its water-repellent chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray

Crep Protect

Shoe Protector Spray

aerosolized protective coating (unspecified polymer/silicone blend)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, water/stain repellents historically use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Crep Protect Starter Pack

Crep Protect

Starter Pack

Silicone-based water and stain repellent coating (shoe/sneaker protectant spray)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, waterproofing sprays commonly use PFAS, and Crep Protect does not disclose ingredients.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Nikwax

Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Fabric and leather waterproofing treatment (wax-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern than synthetic water-repellent coating products, but Nikwax does not disclose PFAS status, check recent formulation updates.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On

Nikwax

TX-Direct Spray-On

water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish on textiles

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nikwax discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NIKWAX Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray

Nikwax

Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray

Waterproofing spray (active ingredient unspecified on public labels)

F
F · High PFAS

Nikwax waterproofing sprays historically use PFAS-free wax-based formulas, but brand offers no public PFAS declaration, verify current batch via direct contact.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Kiwi

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Fabric & leather waterproofing treatment (composition undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until composition is transparent, waterproof treatments commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Kiwi 70415 Boot Protector

Kiwi

70415 Boot Protector

Aerosol spray coating (unspecified fluorochemical composition)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Kiwi discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NikWax Waterproofing Spray

Kiwi

NikWax Waterproofing Spray

Solvent-based or water-based waterproofing treatment (formula not publicly disclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until formula transparency improves, waterproofing sprays historically use PFAS, and Nikwax/Kiwi discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray

Kiwi

Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray

Wax-based waterproofing coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nikwax clarifies waterproofing chemistry, traditional suede/nubuck water-repellent coating treatments often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof Spray

Kiwi

Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof Spray

Proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment on fabric and leather

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nikwax discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof sprays historically used PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NIKWAX Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray

Kiwi

NIKWAX Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray

Waterproofing spray (solvent-based, composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS use in water-repellent coating sprays is common but unconfirmed here.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel Spray

Jason Markk

Repel Spray

Proprietary water-repellent spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses or tests for PFAS in this waterproofing spray.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Shoe Care Repel Spray

Jason Markk

Shoe Care Repel Spray

proprietary water-repellent spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or request PFAS disclosure, shoe repel sprays commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating chemistry, and Jason Markk does not publicly address it.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel Bundle Shoe Protection Spray and Refill

Jason Markk

Repel Bundle Shoe Protection Spray and Refill

Proprietary water/stain-repellent spray coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves, waterproof sprays are classic PFAS vectors.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel & Revive Bundle, 5.4oz Shoe Water Repellant Spray, sneaker Cleaning Essential Kit with 4oz Cleaning Solution, Size: One size

Jason Markk

Repel & Revive Bundle, 5.4oz Shoe Water Repellant Spray, sneaker Cleaning Essential Kit with 4oz Cleaning Solution, Size: One size

Water repellent spray (polymeric water-repellent coating); aqueous cleaning solution

F
F · High PFAS

Water repellent spray carries inherent PFAS risk; no brand transparency, skip unless PFAS-free verified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Anti-Stain Bundle

Jason Markk

Anti-Stain Bundle

aqueous stain-repellent coating (composition undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Jason Markk discloses coating chemistry or obtains PFAS-free verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MELTONIAN Nu-Life Shoe Spray (4.5 oz) #611 Light Navy

Meltonian

Nu-Life Shoe Spray (4.5 oz) #611 Light Navy

spray-applied water/stain repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, spray shoe treatments commonly use PFAS-based water repellents; Meltonian discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Meltonian Nu-life Color 4.5 Spray Shoes Leather Vinyl Plastic 631 -

Meltonian

Nu-life Color 4.5 Spray Shoes Leather Vinyl Plastic 631 -

Leather, vinyl, plastic with spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, spray leather treatment likely contains fluorinated water repellent; no transparency from Meltonian.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Collonil Carbon Pro Leather Care Waterproofing Spray 300ml

Collonil

Carbon Pro Leather Care Waterproofing Spray 300ml

Proprietary waterproofing spray (polymer-based, unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Collonil discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk is real for leather care sprays.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Air & Grace collonil Shoe Protection Kit

Collonil

Air & Grace collonil Shoe Protection Kit

Leather/suede protection coating (proprietary formula)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Collonil discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Collonil Carbon Pure – Imprägnierung 100 ml

Collonil

Carbon Pure – Imprägnierung 100 ml

Carbon-based water-repellent impregnation

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern choice; carbon-based formula likely avoids legacy PFAS, but no explicit disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Air & Grace collonil Carbon Protecting Spray

Collonil

Air & Grace collonil Carbon Protecting Spray

Collonil Carbon protection spray (water/stain repellent treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, PFAS status unclear for this protective spray.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Collonil 1909 Supreme Protect Spray

Collonil

1909 Supreme Protect Spray

Protectant spray (water/stain repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Collonil discloses PFAS status, water-repellent sprays commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Cambridge Satchel The collonil Carbon Pure Spray

Collonil

Cambridge Satchel The collonil Carbon Pure Spray

Protective spray coating (solvent-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Collonil discloses coating chemistry or seek PFAS-free alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Grant Stone Saphir Suede Waterproof Spray

Saphir

Grant Stone Saphir Suede Waterproof Spray

Spray-applied waterproof treatment (water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Saphir discloses waterproof chemistry, water-repellent coating sprays commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Waterproof Spray

Saphir

Waterproof Spray

Waterproofing spray coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Saphir discloses waterproofing chemistry; conventional spray coatings often rely on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Saphir Medaille d'Or Protector Spray 200ml

Saphir

Medaille d'Or Protector Spray 200ml

Silicone-based protector spray with water/stain repellent treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; premium shoe protectors often use fluorinated water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Crep Protect Spray

Shoe Rescue

Crep Protect Spray

proprietary water/stain repellent spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, waterproofing sprays are common PFAS vectors.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RESHOEVN8R Water + Stain Repellent

Shoe Rescue

RESHOEVN8R Water + Stain Repellent

Water & stain repellent coating (unspecified fluorochemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until the brand discloses coating chemistry, water-repellent coating sprays historically rely on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Skechers Waterproofer Spray

Shoe Rescue

Skechers Waterproofer Spray

Waterproof spray coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; water-repellent coating sprays commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Shoe Rescue

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Wax-based fabric and leather treatments

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing ingredients; traditional wax treatments carry lower PFAS risk than fluorinated DWRs, but NikWax does not specify formul

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sof Sole Water Proofer

Shoe Rescue

Sof Sole Water Proofer

Proprietary waterproofing spray/coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; waterproof sprays commonly use PFAS but this brand won't say.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rust-Oleum NeverWet Fabric Spray

Rust-Oleum

NeverWet Fabric Spray

Proprietary water-repellent aerosol coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until reformulation confirmed, fabric waterproofing sprays historically used PFAS; Rust-Oleum provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rust oleum 275660 Never Wet Multi Purpose Kit

Rust-Oleum

Rust oleum 275660 Never Wet Multi Purpose Kit

Silicone-based hydrophobic spray coating (waterproofing agent unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; waterproofing sprays commonly use PFAS but Rust-Oleum discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RUST-OLEUM LeakSeal Spray Coating

Rust-Oleum

LeakSeal Spray Coating

Acrylic-based spray coating (waterproof sealant)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact manufacturer, waterproof coatings often contain PFAS, and Rust-Oleum provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Rustoleum 12Oz White Leakseal Rubber Coating Spray

Rust-Oleum

Rustoleum 12Oz White Leakseal Rubber Coating Spray

Rubber/elastomer spray coating (polyurethane or acrylic base)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Rust-Oleum discloses PFAS content or provides testing; waterproof coatings commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Aquaseal Leather Waterproofing Pump

Aqua Seal

Aquaseal Leather Waterproofing Pump

Leather + unspecified waterproof treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; leather treatments commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Aquaseal Max Leather Daub

Aqua Seal

Aquaseal Max Leather Daub

Leather with unspecified waterproofing treatment/daub

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient transparency improves, waterproofing treatment on leather commonly uses PFAS, and brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Aquaseal Leather Waterproof Liquid

Aqua Seal

Aquaseal Leather Waterproof Liquid

waterproof liquid coating (composition undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, waterproof treatments often contain PFAS; brand silence raises red flags.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Aquaseal Leather Cream

Aqua Seal

Aquaseal Leather Cream

Leather conditioning cream (wax/oil-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, leather creams often use water-repellent treatments that may contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Aqua seal for leather 1/2 oz

Aqua Seal

for leather 1/2 oz

Aqueous polymer coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, waterproofing coating lacks disclosure; PFAS risk unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shoe Gear Water Repellent Aerosol Spray

Granger's

Shoe Gear Water Repellent Aerosol Spray

Aerosol spray with water-repellent water-repellent coating treatment (composition not disclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Granger's discloses PFAS-free status; water-repellent sprays commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Granger's Footwear Repel Plus

Granger's

Footwear Repel Plus

Waterproof/repellent treatment on footwear (composition undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, repellent coatings commonly use PFAS, and Granger's discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

House Of Bruar Grangers Footwear Proofer Spray

Granger's

House Of Bruar Grangers Footwear Proofer Spray

Proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) spray coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Granger's discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof sprays historically rely on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

10.5oz Silicone-repellant Boot Protector

Granger's

10.5oz Silicone-repellant Boot Protector

silicone-based repellant coating on fabric/textile

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern option, but Granger's does not disclose PFAS status, confirm material specs before purchase.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shoe Gear Water Repellent Aerosol Spray

Tarrago

Shoe Gear Water Repellent Aerosol Spray

Water-repellent aerosol coating (unspecified fluorochemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, waterproofing sprays commonly use PFAS, and Tarrago discloses nothing about chemistry or PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

tarrago Nano Shoe Protector Spray

Tarrago

Nano Shoe Protector Spray

Proprietary nano-coating (likely silicone or hydrocarbon-based polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Tarrago discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

tarrago Sneakers Fixative Spray

Tarrago

Sneakers Fixative Spray

Spray-applied protective coating on textiles

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Tarrago discloses coating chemistry, sneaker fixatives often use fluorinated water-repellent coating agents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Waterproofing spray protector for shoes and other products

Bona

Waterproofing spray protector for shoes and other products

proprietary waterproofing spray coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Bona discloses ingredients; waterproofing sprays commonly rely on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fiebing Water & Stain Protector

Fiebing's

Fiebing Water & Stain Protector

Water & stain repellent coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Fiebing's discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snow-Proof Water Protector by Fiebing’s

Fiebing's

Snow-Proof Water Protector by Fiebing’s

Leather/suede waterproof protector (spray formula)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Fiebing's discloses waterproofing chemistry, traditional leather protectors commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fiebings Kelly's Water & Stain Protector

Fiebing's

Fiebings Kelly's Water & Stain Protector

Silicone-based water & stain repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until PFAS transparency improves, water/stain protectors commonly use PFOA/PFAS alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fiebings Silicone Shoe Kote

Fiebing's

Fiebings Silicone Shoe Kote

Silicone-based waterproof shoe coating

F
F · High PFAS

Silicone shoe protectant with unclear waterproofing chemistry, lower concern than fluorinated water-repellent coating, but PFAS-free claim absent.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

12369 Fiebings Snow-Proof Leather Weatherproofing 3 oz

Fiebing's

12369 Fiebings Snow-Proof Leather Weatherproofing 3 oz

Leather weatherproofing/waterproofing treatment (proprietary formula)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Fiebing's discloses or certifies their waterproofing chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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