I have new trainers - how can i prevent them smelling rather than deal with the problem afterwards?

Question

I have new trainers - how can i prevent them smelling rather than deal with the problem afterwards?

Answer 1

don't wear them all day every day

give them a day to dry out between uses

wear clean socks and have clean feet

Answer 2

If my feet get sweaty in a pair of shoes I do this.  I unlace them to where I can pull the tounge back to that it has a larger opening, then I set them in a sunny area, like infront of a window to dry. I will leave them sitting for a few hours to make sure they are dry inside. And then will put them up.

Answer 3

Use an anti-perspirant formulated for feet or a foot powder.

It is the bacteria formed from the sweat from our feet that causes the smell so if you can prevent your feet from sweating you shouldn't have an odour problem.

You can also buy odour-eaters in-soles for shoes but not sure how effective they are.

Answer 4

I would suggest that you sprinkle a bit of baking soda inside of the shoes before wearing them.  If you can wear only white socks inside these shoes and sprinkle powder inside your socks before you put them on.

There is also an  anti-fungal foot spray that you can buy at the pharmacy that will help out.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

Febreeze them.