In case of extreme odor, we have to address the issues producing the smell as well: bacteria and humidity; thus killing bacteria and maintaining shoe dry is the objective.
- Wear socks and wash feet after removing shoes, with disinfectant soap and alcohol; wash feet frequently.
- Swipe inside shoe with an alcohol soaked paper towel, only the inside to avoid damaging shoe, leaving towel overnight to kill bacteria.
- Cloth tennis shoes should be washed frequently.
- There are many products marketed to prevent smelly feet like Lysol disinfectant spray, but I find the simple above steps quite effective.
- Set problem shoes under sun light whenever possible – the key is to keep them dry.
- Place a small quantity of baking powder inside shoe at night, a stoking filled with baking powder will do the trick.
- Freely use mentholated powder inside shoes overnight and on your feet, dusting powder off before wearing shoes.
- There are several medicated products in the market that can alleviate foot odors; if odor persists it could signal fungal infection.
- Placing inside shoe a few drops of aromatic oil such as eucalyptus, mint, tea tree, menthol, orange, or any other aromatic oil, can also be helpful eliminating odors
- For strong odors you can use charcoal odor and moisture removers
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