Smelly shoes

[ventura]

I've just returned some Adidas shoes as the heel had gone after less than 6 months and have swapped them for some footjoy's. My old one were a tad wiffy (I'm surprised they took them back!).

Any tips on keeping my new ones smelling fresh for longer?

 

[palindromicbob]

Little fabric bags filled with bicarb. Absorbs odour and also moisture. Also the occasional spray with something like scholl odour control.

 

[ventura]

Nice idea, I use bicarbonate to keep half the stuff in my house fresh so will give it a go.

 

[Wenglish]

Scholl sprays not just for your shoes but also feet. Let your shoes air after wearing them and clean them properly. The smell is basically caused by bacteria so if you just put your shoes in a bag or locker and leave them after a round your giving the bacteria an ideal breeding area ( warm and moist ).

 

[palindromicbob]

Nice idea, I use bicarbonate to keep half the stuff in my house fresh so will give it a go.

Great for when you shoes are a bit damp as well. You can then just empty the bag and refill when needed as well.

 

[SCDeac82]

I use foot powder-shake in generously after each round, (Gold Bond is a good brand if you have it over there) and also keep Cedar "Shoe Trees" in my golf shoes. This also helps your shoes to keep their shape. Hope this helps. -JB

 

[chrisd]

To stop them smelling in the house my top tip is:


Leave them in the boot of your car - simple!

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

I keep a can of odour eaters spray in my locker and just give the shoes a squirt after the round and before they go home for cleaning.

 

[SAPCOR1]

Don't wear the same shoes all the time (providing you have others), allow to air properly, keep them clean on the outside so the shoe can "breath", wash your feet

 

[HawkeyeMS]

It's not the shoes, it's your feet

 

[harrisj]

Use a spray can once every few times. Never had a problem doing this. Though I could do with taking a pair back. Didn't realise they still would after 6 months!

 

[swanny32]

To stop them smelling in the house my top tip is:


Leave them in the boot of your car - simple!

Seconded.

 

[ventura]

Use a spray can once every few times. Never had a problem doing this. Though I could do with taking a pair back. Didn't realise they still would after 6 months!

I got mine in the Christmas sales from direct golf, no questions asked when I took them back. Swapped for some M Projects which he knocked down to £75 from £100 so only cost me another £15 this time.

I've got some odour eater spray so will carry on using that, think I got it too late for my old pair though.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I just rotate the 16 pairs and leave the others to dry out and air before the wife cleans them and puts them away.

 

[USER1999]

One of my pairs of Ecco streets smell like a cat has wee'd in them.

May be one has!