Stain-Resistant Footwear, ranked by PFAS safety

23 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.

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

Merrell Leather Lotion 4.0 oz

Merrell

Leather Lotion 4.0 oz

Leather conditioning lotion, composition unspecified

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Limited transparency. No PFAS disclosure from Merrell.

Risky category by default

Angelus Reptile & Exotic Skin Cream and Conditioner

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Angelus Reptile & Exotic Skin Cream and Conditioner

Leather conditioner and cream product

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Topical cream with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Vaccari Boots Reptile Boot Cleaner

Gecko

Vaccari Boots Reptile Boot Cleaner

Cleaning product for reptile leather boots

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

No PFAS info available. Contact brand before purchase.

Risky category by default

Scout Reptile & Exotic Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

Gecko

Scout Reptile & Exotic Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

Leather cleaner and conditioner formulation

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Leather cleaner product. No PFAS risk data available from brand.

Risky category by default

Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

Nikwax

Conditioner for Leather

Natural leather conditioning oils and waxes

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Conditioning product without water-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather

Nikwax

Waterproofing Wax for Leather

wax-based waterproofing

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; wax-based formula aligns with PFAS-free claims.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Minnetonka Water & Stain Repellent Moccasins

Merrell

Minnetonka Water & Stain Repellent Moccasins

Suede/leather upper, unspecified water and stain repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Water and stain treatment chemicals unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel Bundle Stain & Water Repellent Spray + Refill

Jason Markk

Repel Bundle Stain & Water Repellent Spray + Refill

proprietary water/stain repellent spray coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status of repellent formula.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Eco Care Waterproofing Shoe Refill

Gecko

Men's Eco Care Waterproofing Shoe Refill

Waterproofing coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip pending ingredient transparency on waterproof treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Merrell Rain & Stain 6.0 oz

Merrell

Rain & Stain 6.0 oz

textile with water-repellent coating water/stain repellent coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown PFAS status. Typical water-repellent coating apparel carries elevated risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sof Sole Waterproof Shoe Protectant

Merrell

Sof Sole Waterproof Shoe Protectant

Waterproof spray coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Crep Protect Spray

Merrell

Crep Protect Spray

Polymer-based water-repellent coating on fabric

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or pursues verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sof Sole Mink Oil Leather Shoe Protectant and Conditioner

Merrell

Sof Sole Mink Oil Leather Shoe Protectant and Conditioner

mink oil leather conditioner and protectant

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Leather protectant with water-repellent properties, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RESHOEVN8R Water + Stain Repellent

Merrell

RESHOEVN8R Water + Stain Repellent

Proprietary water and stain repellent coating (unspecified water-repellent coating formula)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Merrell discloses coating chemistry or third-party tests.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

Merrell

NikWax Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack

fabric and leather waterproofing treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown PFAS content in waterproofing treatment; skip until tested.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel + Revive + Refresh Shoe Care Kit

Jason Markk

Repel + Revive + Refresh Shoe Care Kit

proprietary shoe care formulations with water/stain repellent treatments

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Brand silent on PFAS. Repel product likely contains water-repellent coating treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel Refill Shoe & Hat Protectant

Jason Markk

Repel Refill Shoe & Hat Protectant

Proprietary water-repellent spray coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or tests.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Jason Markk Repel & Refresh Shoe Care Bundle

Jason Markk

Repel & Refresh Shoe Care Bundle

water-repellent shoe treatment formulation

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Water-repellent shoe care, PFAS status undisclosed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Skechers Waterproofer Spray

Gecko

Skechers Waterproofer Spray

Proprietary waterproofing spray coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Skechers discloses waterproof coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ralyn Aquatec Waterproof Shoe Protector

Gecko

Ralyn Aquatec Waterproof Shoe Protector

Unspecified waterproof coating on shoe protector spray/treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip. Unknown waterproof coating chemistry poses PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dansko Suede & Nubuck Protector

Gecko

Dansko Suede & Nubuck Protector

Suede and nubuck water/stain repellent spray coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip; waterproofing spray coating likely contains PFAS without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Ecco Repel Guardian Spray

Gecko

Ecco Repel Guardian Spray

spray coating on textiles (unspecified polymer)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip. Waterproof spray lacks PFAS transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fabric & Leather DUO-Pack

Nikwax

Fabric & Leather DUO-Pack

Fabric and leather treatments, waterproofing and stain resistance

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Nikwax discloses PFAS content in treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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