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Sandals
Open footwear including flip-flops, sport sandals, and dress sandals. Often made from rubber, EVA foam, or plastic materials.
Why It Matters
Foam and rubber materials in direct contact with skin, especially when feet sweat. PAHs in rubber soles are carcinogenic. Metal buckles may release nickel causing allergic reactions. Cheap plastic sandals may contain phthalates and lead.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
A group of chemicals found in coal tar, petroleum, and formed during incomplete combustion. In...
Bisphenol A (BPA)
An industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. Found in...
Lead
A toxic heavy metal that was once commonly used in paint, plumbing, and many consumer products....
Nickel (Release)
Nickel metal that leaches from metal alloys in jewelry, buckles, buttons, zippers, and other...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Very cheap plastic sandals
- Strong rubber smell
- Jelly shoes (often PVC)
- Metal buckles causing skin irritation
What to Look For
- ✓Natural rubber construction
- ✓PVC-free materials
- ✓Phthalate-free claims
- ✓Nickel-free or coated metal buckles
Finding Safer Options
Natural rubber sandals, leather sandals from reputable brands, cork-soled options, or brands like Teva and Chaco with safer material commitments.
Certifications to Look For
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