Is the material of your shoes really good for you?

The healthiest of all

1. Cloth shoes / canvas shoes (cotton) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Made of pure cotton, breathable and non-toxic, making it the safest
• Suitable for everyday wear

2. Genuine leather shoes (top layer). cow leather /Sheepskin/Silicone Leather) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Natural leather (silicone is truly eco-friendly leather) offers excellent breathability
• Note: Look for “top-grain leather” or silicone leather, and avoid “PVC/PU types.” artificial leather /Together finished leather ”
• Disadvantages: expensive

3. Natural rubber soles ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Extracted from rubber trees, safe and non-toxic
• Non-slip and wear-resistant, the most reliable choice for soles

🥈 It can be worn

4. EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer) ⭐⭐⭐

• It is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable
• Lightweight and shock-absorbing, commonly used midsoles for clogs and sports shoes
• ⚠️ However, foaming agents may retain formamide (low toxicity), and inferior products carry risks
• Recommendation: Choose a big brand without any pungent odor

5. TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) ⭐⭐⭐

• Eco-friendly material, wear-resistant and cold-resistant
• It is much safer than PVC
• Disadvantage: Yellows easily

⚠️ Wear less

6. PU leather (polyurethane compound). finished leather ） ⭐⭐

• It is slightly better than PVC but may still contain chemical residues
• If it’s not breathable, your feet can easily feel stuffy

🚫 Throw it away!

7. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) ⭐

• ❌ The WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies it as a Group 3 carcinogen
• ❌ Plasticizers (phthalates) must be added to soften
• ❌ Plasticizers can be directly absorbed by the skin! It is an endocrine disruptor
• ❌ It affects the reproductive system, increases cancer risk, and promotes precocious puberty
• ❌ Market sampling: Among 40 batches of PVC clog shoes, 26 batches had excessive plasticizer limits
• ❌ Cheap “step-on-poop-feeling” slippers are mostly made of PVC—throw them away quickly!
• The softer the lower grade, the more dangerous they are. Especially cheap plastic slippers = PVC = toxic