Question from Debbie
Hi Debra,
I have been working in a shoe store for the last 2 yrs. And i am sick all winter for the last 2 winters. Ihave red sore eyes. Sore throat and sinus infections. Dizziness and no energy. Could the boots be out gasing? They r mostly synthetic. Polyurethane ect.
Thank you.
Debra’s Answer
Yes most boots can be toxic.
Synthetic materials do outgas vapors of varying degrees of toxicity and boots also have polish and waterproofing agents that can be toxic as well.
Working in a shoe store you get a greater exposure to these toxic chemicals than from simply wearing one pair and storing them in your closet (which is still toxic enough from my viewpoint).
I suggest getting a different job.
I agree. I would get out of that job and that store as soon as possible. These symptoms are not good. Your body is reacting to synthetic toxic chemicals from boots. This is how my MCS started. You do not want this illness. Please find a safer environment to work in.