Is La Sportiva PFAS-free?
Across 4 graded products, La Sportiva averages F (20/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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TX5 GTX Men's
synthetic textile with Gore-Tex membrane waterproof layer
TX5 GTX likely uses PFOA-free Gore-Tex, but brand confirms nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Nucleo High II GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based waterproof layer)
Gore-Tex hiking boots carry inherent PFAS concerns; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Eclipse GTX Hiking Boots
Nubuck leather upper, Gore-Tex lining, synthetic sole
Gore-Tex lining likely contains PFAS; La Sportiva silent on disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sportiva Tx4 La Sportiva Leather Boots La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX Hiking Boot Men's Men
Leather upper with Gore-Tex waterproof membrane
Hiking boot with Gore-Tex; PFAS status unknown, typical for category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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