Reebok · Running & Athletic Shoes
Reebok Men's ZigWild Trail 6 Shoes
Trail shoe with probable water-repellent coating. PFAS status undisclosed by Reebok.
Reebok does not publicly disclose PFAS use or absence in this shoe. Waterproof trail shoes typically use water-repellent coating finishes that may contain PFAS, but no specific testing data is available for this model.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Mesh textile upper, synthetic rubber outsole, likely water-repellent coating-treated
Lab data
No public lab test
You may also be interested in
Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What Reebok Men's ZigWild Trail 6 Shoes is made of, ingredients and materials
The ZigWild Trail 6 uses a mesh textile upper (likely polyester or nylon blend), synthetic rubber outsole, and a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish on the upper. water-repellent coating coatings are standard on trail shoes to shed water; the chemistry of Reebok's specific water-repellent coating formulation is not publicly disclosed, but the PFAS grade of 20/100 indicates likely fluorinated compounds. Mesh and synthetic rubber do not inherently off-gas hazardous volatile organics at room temperature, but the coating and dyes warrant attention during production and early wear.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Mesh and synthetic uppers may be treated with formaldehyde-releasing resins for wrinkle resistance or durability. Reebok does not disclose finish chemistry. Off-gassing is typically highest in the first few wears and diminishes with airing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and colorfast issues
The mesh upper and rubber outsole are dyed; azo dyes in low-cost footwear can release aromatic amines under sweat or friction. No specific test data for this model exists; risk is standard for the category and material tier.
Antimony in polyester fabric
If the mesh is polyester (common for trail shoes), antimony trioxide may be present as a catalyst from fiber production. Concentrations in finished textiles are typically low and migration to skin is unlikely under normal wear.
water-repellent coating degradation and particulate shedding
The undisclosed water-repellent coating finish will degrade with washing, UV, and friction over time. Worn or peeling coating may shed microparticles; no toxicity data for Reebok's specific water-repellent coating compound is public, but this is a physical wear issue independent of PFAS status.
What’s reassuring
Synthetic rubber outsole VOC off-gassing
Modern synthetic rubber soles emit minimal volatile organics at room temperature. No off-gassing complaints or test results for this model are on record.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Reebok has not published detailed chemical ingredient lists or restricted substance policies specific to water-repellent coating treatments in footwear. The brand does not disclose PFAS use or avoidance publicly. No recalls or confirmed contamination events for this model are on record. Reebok is owned by Authentic Brands Group and does not hold certifications such as Cradle to Cradle or Bluesign that would signal proactive chemical vetting.
How it compares in its category
Trail shoes routinely use water-repellent coating coatings; this product is typical for the segment. Competitors such as Salomon and Merrell similarly do not always disclose PFAS status in their water-repellent coating layers. Shoes from brands with Bluesign certification or explicit PFAS-free pledges (e.g., some Patagonia footwear) offer lower uncertainty, though at higher cost. The ZigWild Trail 6 sits at mid-market price and mid-transparency.
If you buy it
Wash the shoes gently in cool to lukewarm water; do not machine wash or expose to heat above 40 degrees Celsius, as this may accelerate coating breakdown and leaching. Inspect the upper regularly for peeling, cracking, or separation; worn water-repellent coating coatings can shed microparticles. Replace when the sole wears unevenly or the upper loses structural support, typically 500-800 km of trail use. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight storage, which degrades synthetic rubber and weakens adhesives.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Reebok has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Reebok Men's ZigWild Trail 6 Shoes?
- Canvas upper, rubber sole
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in canvas
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Canvas, rubber sole
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and synthetic dyes
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on Amazon
- Mesh upper, Fresh Foam midsole, rubber outsole
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and color-based toxins
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonMore running & athletic shoes grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.