Comments on: How to Remove Odor From Shoes

By: puma

puma — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:34:03 +0000

I too use leather shoes and it really stinks a lot thanks for the info buddy

By: Shelley Haggert

Shelley Haggert — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:29:48 +0000

Putting baking soda was the simplest solution but the effective I’ve tried and test it and it really works.

By: Kay Tracy

Kay Tracy — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:26:56 +0000

It is also a good idea to wash your shoes a couple times each year. Plain clean water inside and out will let the salts that your feet have been sweating into the shoes all that time be gently re-dissolved and flushed form the fabric and leather.

If concerned about spotting, then use distilled water. submerge int he water and let sit a moment or two, then pour out and let dry in a cool airy place. (I usually walk around in ine till dry as they then form fit to my feet- and make them very comfortable.
Use a light conditioner for leather to keep them supple and protect the surface.

Some shoes are built with glue and that can offgas causing odors and foot pain or irritation. Not always a lot you can do for those.
k

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:42:22 +0000

Very informative post This will come in handy with my husband’s shoes.

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:37:32 +0000

a product called Sportzyme by a company called Norwex works pretty amazingly. I’ve used it on sneakers and leather work shoes. My buddy uses it on his softball shoes and equipment bag. The only drawback to this product might be how it’s sold. It’s a home-based business where people try to set up parties, and convince you to become a “representative” etc… I hate that kind of crap. Maybe you can just buy it online? I don’t really like their other products too much, even though my wife keeps trying it. But that Sportzyme is pretty cool.

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By: Milan

Milan — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:30:46 +0000

Putting smelly trainers in a ziploc bag and then freezing them overnight seems to help.

Apparently, it kills stink-causing bacteria.

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By: Carye

Carye — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:56:01 +0000

Another great method is to crumple up old newspaper and put them inside. This not only helps keep odors at bay, it also helps shoes retain their shape. I throw in a dryer sheet for a great scent, along with the crumpled newspaper, just for the heck of it.

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 06:54:04 +0000

I found using cedar shoe trees eliminate odor and leave the shoes feeling fresh. they are supposed to made the shoes last longer.