PFAS score
Allbirds · Waterproof Boots
Allbirds Women's Wool Runner Waterproof Sneakers
Lower-concern choice: Allbirds explicitly avoids PFAS in waterproofing, but no third-party verification provided.
Allbirds has publicly committed to PFAS-free water-resistant treatments across its waterproof line, including this wool runner. The shoe uses natural merino wool and bio-based EVA, which are lower-concern base materials.
Brand says: “Allbirds commits to PFAS-free water repellent treatments in their waterproof products”
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Material
Merino wool upper, sugar cane-based EVA sole, water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states the product is PFAS-free (self-declared).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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