Profoot · Synthetic Athletic Insoles & Orthotics
Profoot Full Length Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic Insoles
Lower risk since standard insole materials pose minimal PFAS exposure.
Profoot insoles use common orthotic materials including foam, fabric, and plastic without known PFAS treatments. No brand disclosure on PFAS appears, but typical plantar fasciitis insoles carry lower risk than water-resistant products.
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Material
Foam cushioning, fabric lining, plastic shell
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Profoot Full Length Plantar Fasciitis is made of, ingredients and materials
Profoot Full Length insoles use EVA foam (ethylene-vinyl acetate) cushioning, a fabric topsheet, and a rigid plastic shell. EVA is a thermoplastic elastomer chosen for shock absorption and durability; it is not known to leach harmful chemicals at body temperature or during normal foot contact. The plastic shell provides arch support structure without load-bearing toxicity concerns typical of rigid polymers.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Microplastic shedding from cushioning
EVA foam can shed small particles with age and mechanical wear, especially in high-compression areas under the heel. This poses minimal health risk during normal foot contact, but microplastic accumulation in footwear and laundry systems is an emerging concern in the broader textile-apparel category.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Profoot insole fabric linings are not documented to contain formaldehyde-based resins. Standard cotton-polyester blends in orthotic insoles typically have minimal formaldehyde risk unless treated with wrinkle-resistant finishes, which is uncommon in this product class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in fabric
No recalls or reports of azo dye contamination in Profoot insoles exist. Fabric dyes in mass-market orthotics are generally restricted under informal supply standards, though formal Oeko-Tex certification is absent from this product.
Antimony in polyester shell
The plastic shell is EVA or polyurethane, not polyester; antimony is not a typical additive in thermoplastic elastomer insole structures. No evidence of antimony use in Profoot's manufacturing.
Adhesive off-gassing between foam and shell
Profoot insoles are assembled with contact adhesives that can theoretically release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) if degraded by heat or moisture. No specific VOC off-gassing reports exist for this product; risk is low under normal storage and use conditions.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Profoot is a subsidiary of Implus Corporation, a sports-health footwear and insole manufacturer with no major recalls or chemical safety controversies on record for this product line. The brand does not publish detailed material safety or PFAS disclosure statements, which is typical for consumer orthotic brands but limits transparency. No third-party certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, FDA Class II clearance) are publicly documented for these insoles.
How it compares in its category
Profoot sits in the mid-market orthotic segment alongside brands like Superfeet and Powerstep. Most competing insoles use similar EVA foam and plastic shell construction with fabric linings, so material hazard profiles are broadly equivalent. Profoot does not stand out as higher or lower risk than mainstream competitors; it is neither premium-certified nor budget-minimal in safety terms.
If you buy it
Inspect the insoles for visible damage or delamination before use; replace if the foam separates from the shell. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct heat (above 140 F/60 C can degrade EVA). Wash the fabric lining with mild soap and air-dry; do not machine wash or expose to high heat, which may accelerate adhesive breakdown. Replace every 12-18 months depending on use frequency, as foam compression reduces orthotic effectiveness over time.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Profoot has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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