how do you cure sweaty smelly feet?

Answer 1

Some people just have more odour than others, but a way of managing foot odour is to not give the bacteria the chance to multiply.

Bacteria basically need warmth, and moisture to grow, so the key to stopping them multiplying is to take away one or both of those key elements.

The best way is to air your feet and shoes, so make sure that you have a few pairs of shoes and try not to wear the same pair of shoes 2 days in a row. If possible then wash your shoes in the washing machine (only if they're washable).

Buy insoles with charcoal as this helps absorb the smell, any insoles that just smell nice will only cover up the smell. When you get home change out of your shoes and try and go barefoot, or if it's too cold to do this then put a clean pair of socks on.

I hope this helps! Wishing you lots of luck.

Answer 2

Only wear cotton socks, wash your feet twice a day once in the morning and once in the evening, use only warm water not hot and add a lot of salt. Dry your feet thoroughly especially between your toes. Allow your feet to breath so walk around with no shoes or socks on for an hour or two a day. Don't wear training shoes a lot. Try not to let your feet over heat either. the smell is from bacteria, you may have athlete's foot aswell, get your Gop to check if you have don't worry you can get a spray from any pharmasist or superstore which will clear the problem right up

Answer 3

Well there are some obivous answers to this question but first of all you need to find the cause of the problem. Do you find your feet sweat excessively even when not exercising? Do other parts of you body sweat more than normal? If so your doctor might be able to help.
If not, look at your footwear. Do you wear socks made of synthetic materials (e.g. Lycra)? These materials trap sweat near the skin which is a good environment for smelly bacteria. Try wearing cotton socks and shoes with good aeration (i.e real leather shoes or well ventilated sports shoes). Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day, rotate your shoes.Try and keep your feet out in the open when you are at home or wear more sandals (again no socks...bad for your feet and you reputation!).
Foot hygiene is important. Make sure you wash your feet thoroughly rather than a quick splash of water, use some soap and get in between those toes! Get a pumice stone and take off any dry skin, cut those toe nails! Very importantly make sure you dry your feet thouroughly, wet feet going in to socks accelerates the problems. Use talcum powder in your shoes and or socks to keep them dry. Try odor eaters to keep your shoes fresh.
Foot problems. Examine your feet. Is there any cracked, sore or weeping areas between your toes? Do your nails look a funny yellowish or off whitish colour? Do your nails crumble and break easily. All of these are signs of fungal infections which can be caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to moisture i.e. athletes foot. If so go to your pharmacy and ask for antifungal creams and powders. Antifungal powders can be used like talcum powder to keep the feet dry and treat fungal infections. If you are diabetic you need to take special care of your feet so see a chiropodist.
Good luck!

Answer 4

Only Leather Shoes. Wear no Pair for Longer Than Four Hours. Wash Your Feet Before You Go To Bed And When You Wake Up. Dry Between The Toes. Change Your Socks More than Once A Day, And When You Don't Need To Wear Shoes don't.

Answer 5

1. Use soap when you wash them.
2. You may need to replace the insoles on your shoes.
3. Never wear shoes without socks.
4. Wear clean socks every day, maybe change them mid-day if needed.
5. Maybe you need to drink more water, your sweat may be too concentrated.
6. Don't wear cheap plastic shoes, your feet cannot breath in them.
7 Alternate the shoes you wear so the can air out.
8. Smell them every day to see if it's getting any better. =)

Answer 6

Im quite surprised as to how many of you have an answer!

- Wash more often
- Dont wear the same socks for more than one day
- Dont always leave your trainers/shoes on, give ur feet room to breath

Pretty much common sense really

Answer 7

My son has had smelly disgusting feet for years until 2 years ago when someone told him to use canneston cream which is for thrush ,he has not suffered since and can wear trainers all day without so much as a wiff ,I think they may make canneston for feet now .

Answer 8

Don't wear synthetic socks, leave your shoes at the balcony when you get home in order the sweat to evaporate, always wear socks when wearing shoes (expect you're wearing sandals) and wash them 1-2 times a day.

Answer 9

Wash your feet every day. Always clean socks with foot powder sprinkled (Scholls, Mycil) in them. A pair of Odour-Eaters or Trainer Tamers in your shoes always.

Answer 10

Regularly washing feet using bicorbonate of sode in a foot bath with a little vinegar and if really desperate using foot deoderant you can purchase from chemists and supermarkets