foot odour, what do YOU do?

[mista_mo]

k, so basically, when i get home from work, i remove my shoes and presto, my nostrils are greeted by the indominable smell of eggs, wet socks, and old steak. i am in my shoes for 8.5 hours at a time as a minimum, they do not breath good at all, so nothing gets released until they are removed. i spray them down alot and it usually helps, but sometimes it won't. my question to you is, what do you do to combat foot odour?

[bassman]

Wow....stange post, man. I wear boots most of the day at work so I can understand. Odor Eaters have always helped my feet. They're just little pads that you put in the sole of your shoes/boots and they prevent them from smelling.

[Legion2213]

Odor eaters - Man's best friend.

[ProfessorChaos]

there was a doctor on oprah recently (my gf watches it occasionally, not me, so shut up already, will ya?) who recommended soaking your feet in freshly brewed tea...no joke. look it up on the web.

[bassman]

there was a doctor on oprah recently (my gf watches it occasionally, not me, so shut up already, will ya?) who recommended soaking your feet in freshly brewed tea...no joke. look it up on the web. Everyday when I get home from work my girlfriend is either watching Oprah or Dr. Phil. God I hate that Dr. Phil guy. He doesn't deserve a penis.

[Danny]

"The samuel L. answer: WASH YOU DIRTY MOTHER****IN' HOBO! my answer: yeah dude, odour eaters.

[acealive1]

honestly,some people's feet just have more bacteria than others. i'd try spraying my shoes with lysol or something when i get home and let em sit over night. i had a problem when i was 16 for about a week,then i sprayed lysol and i was fine. try more breathable shoes also

[Danny]

^i recommend a pair 'o chucks, there cheap, they last fookin' ages and theyve the best breathability compared ot those manky white rubber monstrositys that pass for trainers nowadasy or those damn skate shoes wich are slowly mutating into ugg boots.

[acealive1]

^i recommend a pair 'o chucks, there cheap, they last fookin' ages and theyve the best breathability compared ot those manky white rubber monstrositys that pass for trainers nowadasy or those damn skate shoes wich are slowly mutating into ugg boots. i'd recommend the chucks if not for my flat feet. a decent shoe with an arch should work. also NO CHEAP SHOES! theres some out there who wear the kmart/wal mart bargain basement shoes........dont do it,its public embarassment and physical harm to your feet. pony up the $80 for a good pair of shoes that'll last a long time.

[SRP76]

NO CHEAP SHOES! theres some out there who wear the kmart/wal mart bargain basement shoes........dont do it,its public embarassment and physical harm to your feet. pony up the $80 for a good pair of shoes that'll last a long time. I wear cheap shoes. 1. Wash your feet. 2. Wait until your feet are dry before putting on socks and shoes. Don't just jump out of the shower, towel off, and stick your soggy feet into your socks. Doing that gives the stink a huge headstart. Wetness = funk. 3. Take the shoes off the second you get in the door. No need to wear them in the house. The less your feet are in the shoes, the less chance of stink catching on. 4. When in doubt, dump the shoes in the washing machine. Wash and dry. An hour and a half, and they're good as new. That will work fine if you have normal feet. If you have all kinds of defects with the feet themselves (open sores, blisters, rashes, boils, general torn-up feet), you'll have to take more intense measures.

[clanglee]

I used to have a pair of shoes that I loved, but when I took them off the distinct smell of old buttered popcorn emenated from them. Strange I know, but man I loved those shoes. Had to put them down tho. Can't have butter-feet.

[acealive1]

I used to have a pair of shoes that I loved, but when I took them off the distinct smell of old buttered popcorn emenated from them. Strange I know, but man I loved those shoes. Had to put them down tho. Can't have butter-feet. sick bro, just sick

[clanglee]

ain't it tho?

[acealive1]

ain't it tho? yes very much so. but i guess women like smelly guys (seriously)

[Chic Freak]

I hate that Dr. Phil guy. Me too. For a trained therapist he seems really opinionated and close-minded. I wear cheap shoes. Me too. I wear cheap high heels, which is probably even worse for your feet (did a 4 hour shoot in 5" heels recently and could barely walk the next day because my calf muscles were so compressed). But if the choice is between paying £20 in New Look or £650 at Jimmy Choo's for a fairly similar looking pair, I know which I'm going to go for! My shoes get the crap kicked out of them so I need to replace them on a regular basis anyway. women like smelly guys (seriously) Seriously? Anyhoo, my tips are: 1. As has already been said, wash your feet every day with a perfumed soap. Cut and clean under your toenails. 2. Wear cotton socks. 3. Take your shoes off as soon as you get home. Walking around without shoes on is good for your feet (and carpets!) anyway. 4. Use odour eaters and get a can of shoe deodoriser (I have one that makes my shoes smell like cherries ) 5. If your feet still seem to seriously stink whatever you do, see a doctor. You might have an infection or a sweat problem. If it's the latter, avoiding eating smelly foods like fish could help (or at least avoiding them if you think your feet are likely to be in company!).