Salomon · Running & Athletic Shoes
Salomon Men's Ultra Glide 4
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes mesh textile upper, foam midsole, rubber outsole, with no water-repellent coating named. Water resistance on products like this usually comes from the material and its seals rather than a surface treatment. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
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Material
Mesh textile upper, foam midsole, rubber outsole
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Salomon Men's Ultra Glide 4 is made of, ingredients and materials
The Ultra Glide 4 combines a mesh textile upper, foam midsole, and rubber outsole. Mesh uppers minimize surface area for chemical treatments compared to solid synthetic overlays, reducing exposure to dyes and adhesives. The foam midsole is a common synthetic material in running shoes; quality varies, but degradation is mechanical (compression loss) rather than chemical leaching under normal foot-temperature conditions. Rubber outsoles are inert.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-releasing resins may be present in stitching adhesives or mesh bonding agents common to athletic footwear; off-gassing is typically mild and brief. No specific testing or incidents reported for this model.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester or synthetic mesh
Antimony trioxide is a catalyst used in polyester production; residual traces may be present in synthetic mesh uppers but are not bioavailable through skin contact during athletic use. No reports or testing results exist for this shoe.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes in mesh textile
No azo-dye violations or reports exist for Salomon footwear. Mesh textiles in athletic shoes typically undergo standard industry testing, but Salomon does not publish restricted-substance results for the Ultra Glide 4.
Heavy metals
No cadmium, lead, or other heavy-metal pigment contamination is on record for Salomon shoes. Mesh dyes in running footwear are not a documented concern class.
Source, FDA ↗Foam midsole degradation and leaching
Synthetic foam midsoles do not leach plastic compounds or phthalates under normal foot temperature and humidity. Degradation is mechanical compression, not chemical breakdown that would release hazards into sweat.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Salomon is a Groupe Amer Sports subsidiary with no public restricted-substance disclosure or safety certifications on record for this model. The brand has not issued PFAS commitment statements or third-party chemical transparency reports. No recalls or chemical safety incidents are documented for the Ultra Glide 4 line. Standard industry testing for azo dyes and formaldehyde resins is not publicly reported by Salomon for this shoe.
How it compares in its category
Mesh-upper running shoes are common across all price tiers and carry similar chemical exposure profiles to competitors (Nike, Brooks, ASICS). Salomon does not market a reduced-chemical or eco-certified variant of this model. The shoe occupies mainstream performance positioning with no explicit sustainability or restricted-substance claims that would differentiate it upward or downward on chemical safety.
If you buy it
Air the shoes out in a well-ventilated space for 24-48 hours after purchase to allow any manufacturing off-gassing (formaldehyde or solvent odor) to dissipate. Wash mesh uppers gently with cool water and mild soap; avoid prolonged soaking. Inspect midsole foam monthly for deep creasing or permanent deformation, which signals end-of-life (typically 300-500 miles). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to slow foam breakdown.
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
- Salomon has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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