Shoe Waterproofing Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety
15 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. None grade Good or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
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The best non-toxic shoe waterproofing sprays, ranked safest first
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Scotchgard
Suede & Nubuck Protector
Proprietary liquid spray coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Scotchgard
Heavy Duty Water Shield 2-Pack
Proprietary water-repellent coating (likely Teflon-family coating-based water-repellent coating)
Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry; water shields historically rely on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kiwi
Protect All Waterproofer Spray
Proprietary waterproof/water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until Kiwi discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crep Protect
Crep Protect Spray
Proprietary water/stain repellent spray coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crep Protect
Shoe Protector Spray
aerosolized protective coating (unspecified polymer/silicone blend)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; water-repellents historically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crep Protect
Starter Pack
Silicone-based water and stain repellent coating (shoe/sneaker protectant spray)
Skip until transparency improves; waterproofing sprays commonly use PFAS, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nikwax
Fabric & Leather Duo-Pack
Fabric and leather waterproofing treatment (wax-based)
Lower concern than synthetic water-repellent coating products, but brand silent on PFAS; verify formulation updates.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nikwax
TX-Direct Spray-On
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish on textiles
Skip until Nikwax discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nikwax
Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray
Waterproofing spray (active ingredient unspecified on public labels)
Nikwax waterproofing historically uses PFAS-free wax formulas, but no public PFAS declaration; verify batch via direct contact.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kiwi
70415 Boot Protector
Aerosol spray coating (unspecified fluorochemical composition)
Skip until Kiwi discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kiwi
NikWax Waterproofing Spray
Solvent-based or water-based waterproofing treatment (formula not publicly disclosed)
Skip until formula transparency improves; waterproofing sprays historically use PFAS, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kiwi
Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray
Wax-based waterproofing coating
Skip until Nikwax clarifies waterproofing chemistry; traditional suede water-repellent coating treatments often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kiwi
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof Spray
Proprietary water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment on fabric and leather
Skip until Nikwax discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof sprays historically used PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Jason Markk
Repel Spray
Proprietary water-repellent spray coating
Skip until brand discloses or tests for PFAS in this waterproofing spray.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Jason Markk
Shoe Care Repel Spray
proprietary water-repellent spray coating
Skip or request PFAS disclosure; shoe repel sprays commonly use PFAS water-repellent coating chemistry, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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