Remind · Synthetic Athletic Insoles
Remind Active Low-All Arch Shoe Insole
Low PFAS risk; foam and fabric materials typically don't require PFAS.
Remind insoles use EVA foam and textiles without known water-resistance treatments or nonstick coatings. No PFAS disclosure from brand, but material composition suggests lower concern.
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Material
EVA foam with textile cover
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Remind Active Low-All Arch insoles are constructed from EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam with a textile cover. EVA is a closed-cell elastomer commonly used in footwear cushioning and is chemically stable at normal wear temperatures. The textile cover is the primary interface with skin and can shed fibers or retain moisture if not dried; EVA itself does not leach into sweat under typical use conditions.
The brand's record and disclosure
Remind has no documented safety recalls or hazard disclosures in public databases for this product line. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing, manufacturing standards, or third-party testing results, which is typical for mid-market footwear brands but limits transparency. No known controversies regarding formaldehyde, azo dyes, or antimony contamination in Remind insoles have been reported. Absence of disclosure does not confirm safety, but also does not indicate detected problems.
How it compares in its category
EVA foam insoles are a standard, lower-risk choice within the orthotic insole market; many premium brands (Superfeet, Powerstep) use identical or similar EVA construction. Unlike gel insoles, EVA avoids potential plasticizer leakage. Unlike cork or latex, EVA poses no natural allergen risk. Remind positions itself as an affordable alternative to specialist brands, with comparable material chemistry but less visible third-party certification.
If you buy it
Allow insoles to air-dry fully between wears, especially in damp climates, to prevent microbial growth in the textile cover. EVA degrades gradually under UV and heat; store away from direct sunlight and avoid prolonged exposure above 140F (60C). Replace insoles when foam compression becomes visible or cushioning noticeably diminishes, typically every 12-24 months depending on activity level. Inspect the textile cover for tears or loose fibers that could cause irritation; discard if cover separates from foam base.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Formaldehyde resins in textile cover
EVA foam itself does not require formaldehyde curing; the fabric cover material composition is not disclosed by Remind. Standard textile finishes in budget insoles may include formaldehyde-based wrinkle or mildew resistance, but no reports or recalls of elevated formaldehyde in Remind insoles exist.
Azo dyes in fabric colorants
Textile dyes used on the insole cover are not detailed in product specifications. Budget athletic textiles sometimes use azo dyes flagged for skin sensitization; no specific incidents reported for Remind Active insoles or the brand's textile suppliers.
Antimony in polyester components
If the textile cover contains polyester, antimony trioxide may be present as a catalyst residue. Direct skin contact with insole fabric is intermittent and occurs in a moist, friction-prone environment; leaching into sweat is theoretically possible but undocumented for this product.
Microplastic and fiber shedding from textile cover
Budget insole textiles can shed microfibers with wear, particularly under friction with socks and footwear. This is an environmental and minor dermal irritant concern rather than a toxicity hazard; wear and replacement cycles mitigate exposure.
EVA foam off-gassing or thermal degradation
EVA foams are chemically stable at normal body temperature and room storage. Degradation and potential volatile emission only occur at elevated heat (above 140F); normal shoe wear does not trigger this. No odor complaints or VOC reports specific to Remind Active insoles are documented.
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.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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