Can anything be done to save smelly shoes????

Answer 1

Lysol, foot powder and Frebreeze

Answer 2

For the most part no you can't get rid of the smell in shoes. The smell comes from bacteria in your shoes breeding. If it is caught before the rot sets in you can use a Lysol type of product that is antibacterial. Then hit it with a good shot of Febreeze for carpet and get an insole so the smell doesn't come out through your breath, which is probably the worst part of your favorite shoes going smelly. If you don't believe this try putting a piece of garlic in your shoe, half way through the day you will have garlic breath.

Answer 3

If they can't be washed try:

How to Freshen Smelly Shoes

Odor-causing bacteria thrive in dark, damp spaces, which makes your sweaty tennies an ideal habitat. You'll need to wipe out the smelly bacterial population to achieve truly odor-free shoes.

Steps:
1. Examine the shoes. Are the insoles damp and causing the odor? Remove them and dry them. Or replace them with insoles formulated to kill bacterial growth, available at drugstores.

2. If the shoes are slightly damp, place them in the sun or near a heater and allow to dry thoroughly. Remove laces and lift the shoes' tongues to fully air out the shoes.

3. Put the shoes in a zipper-lock plastic bag and place them in the freezer overnight. The freezing temperatures will kill most odor-causing bacteria.

4. If odor remains after the freezing, pour baking soda into the shoes and leave it in overnight to absorb the odors. Or use products designed to remove shoe odor, which are available at supermarkets and drugstores.

5. If all else fails, go to a pet store and purchase an odor remover such as Nature's Miracle that contains enzymes or bacteria. The enzymes and bacteria in these products literally eat away the source of the bad odors. Follow the instructions carefully as you apply the product to your shoes.

Overall Tips:
Dry shoes thoroughly after they become wet to prevent smelly bacterial growth.

If your feet sweat a lot, wear lightweight cotton socks that allow your feet to breathe. You can also try odor-absorbing foot powder. And invest in two pairs of athletic shoes so that your shoes can dry out.

Answer 4

If they can't be washed, try Febreeze. Just soak the inside of the shoes down real well, then set them outside (if you can) to dry. When they are dry, put a dryer sheet (like Bounce) into each shoe.

I have washed many shoes that were not washable. Try this as last resort. If they are ruined anyway, this can't hurt.

Good luck, hope this helps.

Answer 5

Unfortunately, probably not. It kind of depends on what they smell like, too. If they smell like sweaty feet you are going to have a really hard time getting the stink out. You can try Dr. Scholl's foot powder or Gold Bond. No promises, though. They will probably just smell like feet with a hint of foot powder. I suggest that you throw them out or if they are your favorite shoes, just use them around the house while you do chores (unless they're high heels or something). Good luck!

Answer 6

Wash them, use something like fabreeze or oust, a foot spray from such as scholl. There are many, and once youve stopped em smelling... wear socks! The socks absorb most of the smell and sweat... good luck though

Answer 7

What I've done for my shoes when they smell is stuff them or seal them up with newsprint. The paper absorbs the moisture and the carbon in the paper absorbs the odors. I do this a lot with my sneakers and it works fabulously!

Answer 8

bi carb soda left to sit in the shoes pour it in then shake it out after a few days, do not wear the shoes in this time, bicarb soda absorbs odours

also u can buy these odour eater shoe inserts but id do that after the bicarbsoda

Answer 9

If they are sneakers you can wash them. If the smell is still there or you can't wash them, wrap them tightly in a plastic bag and put in the freezer for at least a day. The smell should be gone.

Answer 10

Not wearing socks went out in the 80's! Try baking soda in them if they can't be washed if not , they will make a great chew toy for the dog!

Answer 11

no need to save smelly shoes..but while buying u must smell them well...lol