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Merrell Review, Is Merrell Non-Toxic?
Merrell averages 32 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Merrell products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Merrell 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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Leather Lotion 4.0 oz
85ExcellentPFAS grade
- Leather conditioning lotion, composition unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formulation transparency / undisclosed ingredients, Merrell does not publish a full ingredient list for this…
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Premium Wool Trail Crew Socks
65GoodPFAS grade
- Merino/premium wool blend, no water-resistant coating mentioned
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (synthetic reinforcement and color), Nylon or polyester heel/toe patches and any dyes may include…
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Moab Hiker Low Cut Sock
65GoodPFAS grade
- merino wool blend, synthetic fibers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in synthetic fibers, Nylon and elastane components may be dyed with azo colorants; no specific…
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Premium Wool Trail Low Cut Sock
65GoodPFAS grade
- Merino wool blend, no known water-repellent coating treatment disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, Merrell does not publicly specify whether the…
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Men's Moab 3
65GoodPFAS grade
- Mesh and leather upper, rubber outsole
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs, Leather tanning often uses formaldehyde-based resins; Merrell does not disclose tannery…
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Rain & Stain 6.0 oz
40PoorPFAS grade
- textile with water-repellent coating water/stain repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, water-repellent coating treatment is the primary PFAS exposure pathway in this product. Merrell has not…
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Moab Hiker Crew Hiking Socks
20BadPFAS grade
- Merino wool/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating chemistry (fluorinated or non-fluorinated, unspecified), Merrell does not disclose…
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Full Zip Rain Jacket Blue M Light
20BadPFAS grade
- Polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Standard fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes are the primary PFAS source in rain apparel.…
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Gore Tex Jacket Mens Medium Navy Performance Shell Hooded
20BadPFAS grade
- Gore-Tex polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish
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Men's Agility Peak 6 GTX
20BadPFAS grade
- textile upper with GORE-TEX waterproof membrane
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs, Polyester and nylon textiles in outdoor footwear often receive formaldehyde-based…
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Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof
20BadPFAS grade
- Leather upper, synthetic lining, water-repellent coating-treated waterproof membrane
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Merrell has not disclosed whether the waterproof membrane uses PFAS-based fluorocarbons…
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Men's Moab 3 Waterproof
20BadPFAS grade
- Nubuck leather upper, proprietary waterproof lining
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproof coating composition (unspecified), Merrell does not disclose whether the proprietary waterproof…
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Men's Moab Adventure 3 Waterproof
20BadPFAS grade
- Synthetic leather/nubuck upper with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs, Synthetic leather and nubuck layers are often bonded using formaldehyde-based adhesives.…
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Women's Moab 3
20BadPFAS grade
- Mesh textile upper, rubber sole, likely water-repellent coating-treated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, The mesh upper on the Moab 3 requires water-repellent coating treatment for function. Merrell does not…
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Women's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof
20BadPFAS grade
- Nubuck leather upper, unspecified waterproof coating
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Men's Merrell Agility Trail
20BadPFAS grade
- Mesh, synthetic leather, polyester with water-repellent treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in colored mesh and synthetic leather, Synthetic uppers and mesh are routinely dyed. No…
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20BadPFAS grade
- nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating, unspecified
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Men's Moab 3 8" Tactical Zip Waterproof Boot
20BadPFAS grade
- Leather/synthetic upper with proprietary waterproof membrane
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Men's Nova 4
20BadPFAS grade
- Mesh/textile upper with waterproof coating, unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Men's Speed Strike 2
20BadPFAS grade
- Textile upper with waterproof coating, unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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Men's Speed Strike 2 Mid Waterproof
20BadPFAS grade
- textile upper with waterproof coating
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Moab Hiking Quarter Socks
20BadPFAS grade
- merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment (likely fluorocarbon-based)
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- polyester with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, composition unspecified
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- Does Merrell have PFAS?
- Merrell averages 32 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 23 Merrell products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Merrell non-toxic?
- Merrell Leather Lotion 4.0 oz is the highest-graded Merrell product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Merrell products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Merrell products we have scored are Merrell Leather Lotion 4.0 oz. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Merrell products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Merrell products we have scored are Merrell Opti-Shell Waterproof Gray Printed Rain Jacket Windbreaker Size S, Merrell Moab Hiking Quarter Socks, Merrell Men's Speed Strike 2 Mid Waterproof. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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