Question from Stacey
Hi Debra,
I found some UGG Australia leather shoes that I like, however, they are also made with a “PORON/EVA footbed.” Do you think this PORON is safe in shoes, or would you not recommend shoes with this cushioning?
Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
Poron is a brand name for a urethane material made from petroleum. No MSDS is required because “this material does not release and will not result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use.”
EVA is ethylene vinyl acetate, which is made from ethylene and vinyl acetate. But it is not very toxic. The MSDS says that it may cause irritation if it comes in contact with the skin, but inhalation is not a probable route of exposure and it is “not considered hazardous.” It’s basically a polyethylene. Like a sandwich bag.
Even though both these materials are made from petroleum, their toxicity is relatively low.
