Remind · Synthetic Athletic Insoles & Orthotics
Remind Cush Impact Insoles
Insole foam and rubber unlikely PFAS risk, but no disclosure.
Remind Cush insoles use foam and rubber cushioning, materials not typically treated with PFAS. The brand provides no public PFAS statement, leaving composition details unclear.
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Material
Foam, rubber, textile blend insole
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Remind Cush Impact Insoles is made of, ingredients and materials
Remind Cush Impact Insoles combine foam (likely EVA or polyurethane), rubber (probably synthetic or recycled), and textile top layers. Foam insoles are chosen for cushioning and impact absorption, which is their primary function. The material blend itself, absent visible coatings or dyes, carries lower chemical load than, say, treated leather or heavily dyed textiles. Degradation of foam and rubber compounds over time can release volatile organics, but this is typically gradual and ventilation-dependent rather than acute.
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.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from foam/rubber
Polyurethane and EVA foams can off-gas small amounts of volatile compounds, especially when new or when warmed by body heat and friction. This is not acutely harmful in ventilated footwear but may be noticeable as odor; no threshold exceedance documented for this brand/product.
Microbial growth and moisture-retention degradation
Foam and rubber insoles retain moisture in warm, enclosed footwear, creating conditions for mold, bacteria, and fungal growth over time. This is a hygiene and material-breakdown issue rather than a chemical one, but degradation can increase leaching. Regular air-drying and replacement mitigate this.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Textile-reinforced insoles sometimes use formaldehyde-based binders in top fabric or adhesive layers. No public testing or recall data for Remind Cush insoles indicates this; foam/rubber-dominant construction makes resin use less likely than in woven or treated shoe uppers.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in textile top layer
If the textile facing is colored or printed, azo dyes could be present; however, Remind does not publicize dye sourcing. No product-specific safety data or failures on record. Sweating feet create acidic, warm environment that could theoretically accelerate dye migration, but risk is low for brief contact insoles.
Antimony in synthetic rubber or polyester blends
Synthetic rubber and polyester can contain antimony as a catalyst or flame-retardant additive. Remind does not disclose rubber sourcing or composition. Direct skin contact is brief; no established risk for insole use, but not ruled out by brand testing.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Remind is a lifestyle/action sports footwear brand with no public record of PFAS transparency statements or third-party chemical certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex, GOTS). The brand has not disclosed material sourcing details or manufacturing chemical controls for this insole line in publicly available sources. No documented product recalls or chemical safety controversies specific to Remind insoles are on record. Silence on PFAS and chemical screening does not confirm presence, but reflects a gap in transparency typical of mid-tier footwear brands.
How it compares in its category
Insole products vary widely, premium brands (Superfeet, Powerstep) often publish material specs and third-party testing; budget/athletic brands rarely disclose chemical detail. Remind's approach is middle-of-road, no red flags, but no proactive verification either. Foam and rubber insoles as a category pose lower chemical risk than insoles with leather, metal shanks, or antimicrobial coatings, which can harbor heavy metals or biocides. This product contains materials with lower concern profiles within its category, though transparency lags specialty brands.
If you buy it
Store insoles in a dry, ventilated area to minimize moisture-driven mold and off-gassing. Replace them every 6-12 months depending on wear; compression and material breakdown increase risk of inadequate support and potential chemical leaching into sweat. If odor develops (sign of microbial growth or material breakdown), discard and replace rather than remediate. Avoid prolonged heat exposure (hot cars, direct sun) as foam and rubber off-gas more readily when warm; this does not indicate toxicity but can indicate aging.
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
- Remind has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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