40Poor

Dansko Review, Is Dansko Non-Toxic?

The verdict
Dansko averages 40 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the single Dansko product graded as of October 2026, which does not reach its 70 point pass mark.
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Dansko grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

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Dansko and PFAS, common questions

Does Dansko have PFAS?
Dansko averages 40 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the single Dansko product graded as of October 2026, which does not reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is Dansko non-toxic?
No Dansko product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Dansko Suede & Nubuck Protector at 40/100.
Which Dansko products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded Dansko products we have scored are Dansko Suede & Nubuck Protector. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.

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