I've never had this problem, but recently I've been having some definite foot odor problems. It might be the particular shoes, or maybe it's me.
In any case -- any good ideas to minimize foot odor?
Also, how do you get rid of odor in boots? I have a brand new pair of boots that are already smelling kind of stinky. Maybe they aren't real leather? I thought they were. Anyway, is there some kind of spray or something that eliminates the odor?
Thanks!
Get an antifungal spray like micatin. Also Ive heard putting newspaper in your boots when you're not wearing them takes out the moisture. Make sure your feet are totally dry before putting them in the boots. Wash your feet often, but make sure they are totally dry and put some type of powder, like golds medicated before putting on shoes or socks. You might also try putting baking soda in the boots when not wearing.
my son had some stinky feet (horrible) and what helped him was putting a layer of neosporin on them at night with socks. I was desperate for some help because they seriously made me gag when he would take off his shoes so I did a ton of research and read an article about neosprorin and I tried it and it did work. Now he just has spells here and there of stinky feet. When it does get too bad its time for new shoes but its been about 4 months since our last issue. If its only the boots that are making your feet stinky then its the shoes, but if its everything try to put some neosporin on after a shower. It does work
How much do your feet sweat?
Some people use a antiperspirant on their feet to keep them from sweating so much.
Don't wear the boots everyday.
They need to dry out completely between wearings.
Google 'boot dryer' - and find one that will help dry the boots out completely.
To get the odor out, fill a pair of socks with kitty litter and just tie with a rubber band. Stick them in your boots or any shoes.
I've not had foot odor until the last year or so myself. I have always been able to give my shoes away if I got bored with them because they didn't smell like they'd even been worn.
I bought some shoes and wore them a few days, with socks, and I noticed my feet stank badly. I washed the shoes with the thought if they made it through the washer then they could be worn again and if not...well, they were just $10 shoes from Walmart. The had a cute Mary Jane style and were squishy inside. Very comfy.
I have them and have washed them a LOT now. I still smell them after a couple of days so I toss them in the washer then sit them upside down on the heating vent overnight to dry.
I watched an episode of Honey Boo Boo and she was saying someone's shoes smelled like Frito's. I have smelled shoes that smelled like that! I had not put a label on the....fragrance? Odor? until I heard her say that!
I'm going to try the vinegar and water soak though. It sounds like it would do a good job. I'd even thought about having a friend do that foot soak thing that takes out toxins through the feet. She goes to craft shows and sells that product.
