Comments on: How to Remove Odor From Shoes

By: JenJoyHenry

JenJoyHenry — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:41:49 +0000

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By: deneicer1

deneicer1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:13:14 +0000

I know this post is really old, but hey; I am reading it today! LOL!

Just FYI ~ You can buy rolls of newsprint paper without any print on them! It is so nice for packing breakables as well as cleaning, especially windows and mirrors. Just go to your local newspaper office and ask. They sell the “end rolls” which may be tiny to them but are huge to me! I usually can get a good sized roll for $5 or less!

My kids and students love it, too! Its fun to trace your body, make a mural, feet-paint…you name it…they will come up with something to do with great big sheets of blank paper!

By: deneicer1

deneicer1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:09:46 +0000

I would like to mention that our feet are supposed to sweat to assist our bodies in excreting toxins. (I know that ISN’T purdy!) Using antiperspirant on the bottoms of your feet would not allow them to sweat properly. This could be very bad and in extreme cases could cause disturbing illnesses. Deodorant, on the other hand, does not plug up your pores and allows sweating.

On another sweat-note shoes that are not leather do not allow the sweat to evaporate. There are many cloth shoes that also allow evaporation. However, genuine imitation leathers don’t breathe and will cause terrible stinky-feet-syndrome! It does help to wear leather or cloth-wicking shoes.

Baking soda is AWESOME! We use it on our stinky carpet when its overly stinky! [We are totally saving for a much better replacement!] Definitely will use the tip about the stocking (or lost-mate-socks?) to leave baking soda in strategic spots! Love it!

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 20:42:22 +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.