Shoes form an essential part of your attire. In fact, it is said that 'you can spot a gentleman by the shoes he wears'. Though most of us take care of the outward appearance of our shoes, very few look beyond it. Have you ever noticed that at times, your shoes smell the moment you take your feet out of them? Doesn't it seem embarrassing when you are forced to take out shoes in front of other people and end up being the source of bad smell? We are here to help you out of the problem. In the following lines, we have provided some tips that will help you keep your shoes smelling good and fresh.
How To Stop Your Shoes From Smelling
- Sprinkle some talcum powder inside your shoes, immediately after you take them off.
- Put some soda bicarb into your shoe and shake it around, down till the toes. Place the shoes in a plastic bag and keep inside the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Before you put on shoes in the morning, sprinkle some talcum powder on your feet.
- Wash you feet thoroughly in the morning, especially the area in-between your toes.
- Make sure that your feet are completely dry, before you put on shoes. Wet feet can lead to smelly shoes.
- Change your socks at least once in a day. In case you are involved in an activity that leads to sweating, changing the socks more often is required.
- Whenever you take a bath, don a fresh pair of socks.
- Wash you sports shoes once a week and always let the shoes dry completely, before you put them on.
- Stick to shoes that are made from natural materials, as they allow your feet to breathe and let sweat dissipate easier.
- Every few days, keep your shoes outside, in the sun. It will help get rid of any smell in them.
