A wide range of home foot odor home remedies exists. Which work and which don’t? Here’s how to cure smelly feet for once and for all.
I know from experience you can cure smelly feet! If you follow the 3 steps below you will get rid of that stinky foot odor. Period.
The Key is to Fight the Source of the Smell
Useful answers to smelly feet questions on this page:
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How to prevent smelly, sweaty feet?
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Does foot spray really work for smelly feet?
My Cure for Smelly Feet
tested and proven succesful
Since I was about 10 years I have had the problem of getting sweaty smelly feet relatively fast.
The technical term for it is Bromhidrosis (the smell of bacteria growing on the body) or Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased perspiration).
Apart from embarrassing it is at least inconvenient and sometimes even painful. I always got very hot, sometimes hurting feet when I had walked a lot.
Taking off my shoes would offer relief but would at the same time result in awkward situations because the odor that could be very unpleasant.
I felt embarrassed about taking off my shoes
I have tried different things in order to cure my sweaty feet and now I know what works. There are several things you can do but it is also important to maintain this treatment. Otherwise the foot odor will gradually return.
If you want to cure smelly feet you’ll have to take 3 crucial steps. If you follow these steps and maintain them in a structural matter there’s a really big chance you will cure your smelly feet.
If you don’t have the time or commitment you there are some other measures you can take in order to get rid of sweaty feet or at least reduce the foot odor.
It will take a little of your time each day and some dedication but you will get rid of your smelly feet. I would say a few minutes a day certainly is worth it! Never again that stinky odor. But instead you can be proud of your clean, fresh and dry feet! Guaranteed! *
* Well, there might be people who’s feet are even more severe sweaty and smelly so for them a visit to the doctor might be the only solution but this worked in my case and I am convinced it will do for most people.
Smelly Feet Cure
Smelly Feet Cure Summary (the 3 crucial steps):
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Wash your feet with an antibacterial soap
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Wear clean leather shoes and wicking socks and change shoes daily
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Use a anti-perspirant foot spray at night
Additional measures to remove foot odor :
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use foot powder or zinc cream ….etc.. before putting on your socks
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powder your shoes
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use replaceable odor eating insoles
3 Steps to Fresh Feet
1. Wash Your Smelly Feet Regularly
with surgical spirit, antibacterial soap
The source of the odor is isovaleric acid which the on sweat thriving bacteria on the feet produce. In order to tackle the problem the source should be taken away.
Make sure to wash your feet once but preferably twice a day. I found that washing my feet when showering doesn’t give such a good result as when you wash them in a foot bath. Of course you can also use a bowl. I used a bowl but now I am using a heated foot bath.
Getting rid of smelly feet starts with washing your feet thoroughly and consequently. I bath my feet in the morning and after dinner in front of the TV or before going to bed. (If I am in a hurry in the morning I don’t use the foot bath but I do always use antibacterial soap) Don’t forget to dry your feet very well after washing.
It is crucial to wash your feet with an antiseptic or antibacterial soap. I use Betadine scrub myself. I got this on prescription by my doctor the first time I used it. Now I purchase it myself. It is also available in the better drugstores. It is the same stuff medical personnel use in hospitals to disinfect their hands and it does a great job in killing bacteria.
Fight the bacteria which are the source of the smell
My father always told me to wash my feet in very hot water withEpsom Salt
Why Not Make Washing your Feet a Pleasurable Activity..
Since you have to do this daily and with care you might as well enjoy washing your feet. Not only will you get rid of the stink but you’ll feel great about taking care of yourself and your body.
Another plus is that the feet contain many nerve endings and pressure points and foot baths’ or spa’s provide not only relief for the feet but also for actually the whole body.
Dr. Scholl’s DR6624 Toe-Touch Foot Spa with Bubbles and Massage
Making a ritual of proper foot care is part of a structural solution
2. Wear Leather Shoes and Cotton Socks
change shoes every day, make use of insoles
Again, the environment the bacteria live in is what has to be taken on. Socks and shoes may become hatchery’s of foul odor causing bacteria. So make sure to fight the source.
After you have washed your feet make sure to wear cotton socks. I prefer to wear cotton sports socks (these are also available in black or blue) because their fabric is thicker than most socks so they tend to absorb more sweat.
When you buy socks take a look at the label on how much percent of the socks are made of cotton. Many times they are also made partly of synthetics but make sure your socks contain at least 70% cotton. Preferably more.
Wear leather shoes or cloth (cotton) shoes. Stay away of synthetic leather shoes because these will only make smelly feet worse. When your shoes are already smelly it’s time to buy new ones.
Some people say you can try to clean them with charcoal, baking soda or other things but I in some cases they are just beyond any help.
Wearing open shoes such as sandals, open toed shoes, or flip flops allows air to flow around your feet. More cooling equals less sweat. The sweat that is produced has the chance to evaporate due to air circulation.
Go barefoot or on socks when you can. For example at home or at the office. I always walked on my socks when on the office. If you can’t or feel a bit conscious about how co-workers may look at you, you can also change socks during the day. Make sure to keep a plastic bag with you to put the socks you wore that morning in.
Change shoes on alternate days. This way they can dry out between wearings. A 24-hour breathing period is recommended to remove the smell. Sweaty shoes breed bacteria. Use replaceable (leather) insoles and change them periodically.
For faster results start off with changing socks and shoes the same day. For instead when you are home from work.
Replacable Insoles
Put replacable insoles in your shoes. Specialized odor eater insoles exist of charcoal which is also used in air filters and other filter systems. While filtering bad odor these soles can also be part of a quick solution.
If you don’t have time to start treating your smelly feet thoroughly yet you using these soles will remove bad odor partially.
Other, often recommended insoles are Cedarsoles. The cedar wood inside the soles combats bacteria because of its natural, antifungal, and antibacterial action.
Dr. Scholl’s Odor-X Odor Fighting Insoles, 1-Pair Packages (Pack of 4)
3. Use a Quality Antiperspirant Foot Spray
aluminum chloride liquid or spray prevents sweaty feet
This is the crux of curing smelly feet. Apply antiperspirant on your feet. This is really important because it will take away the source of the smell. Washing with antibacterial soap alone won’t cut it.
There are many types of foot antiperspirants but the one that really works like a charm is the spray that contains aluminum chloride (Aluminum hydroxychloride).
This is what I got prescribed by my doctor the first time and if you’ll use it regularly this will keep your feet dry and fresh. It worked for me but you have to keep using it.
The best one available on Amazon is Drysol Dab On.
Many supposedly effective foot sprays contain natural ingredients. Although this sounds great the downside is they do not work for people with bromhidrosis or hyperhidrosis.
This spray has to be applied in the evening before going to bed. The next morning it will be washed off. If you do this you will notice, probably already after the first time you use it that your feet will feel differently.
Aluminum hydroxychloride is the silver bullet in curing smelly feet
Your feet will feel dryer, fresher, cleaner and will tend to sweat far less.
Tip: Apply the spray by dabbing with a slightly moist cotton pad for better absorption
Ultimate Cure for Smelly Feet
aluminum chloride hexahydrate | Drysol
Aluminum chloride is what my doctor advised me to use and it works. Even after applying this once I noticed my feet feeling dryer and cleaner.
It seems like it takes the sweat and moist out of your feet. It is recommended to apply in the evening, before going to bed and wash it off the next morning.
Drysol is such a special antiperspirant containing aluminum chloride. It works by blocking the sweat glands openings. It is essential to keep using it on a regular basis otherwise it will not work that well.
Maxim Prescription Strength Antiperspirant & Deodorant – Doctor and Dermatologist Recommended
How does it work?
Antiperspirants like aluminum chloride react with electrolytes present in sweat, forming “gel plugs” that close up your sweat ducts.
Note: not all your sweat ducts are blocked. Your feet still sweat, only less.
Our feet have the highest concentration sweat ducts per square inch on our body which is why blocking off some of these pores is such an effective measure.
Additional Measures
Zinc Cream, Shoe Powder & Insoles
Additional Home Remedies for Smelly Feet, Shoes & Socks
These are things you can do to speed up the process. They are not per se necessary because the 3 steps above should be sufficient. But because we all tend to forget to apply the spray or wash our feet the steps below can be great additions.
4. Zinc Cream for Dry Feet
Try to make a habit of applying zinc cream on your feet after washing them with antibacterial soap.
I must admit I don’t always do this because of time shortage (we’re all in a hurry in the morning) but I try to use zinc cream as much as possible.
Zinc is known to have a drying and antibacterial effect on the skin. Zinc is also has an excellent record in the treatment of sensitive skin.
Margarite Zinc Cream
5. Powder your Shoes & Socks
destroy bacteria and odor
Make your smelly shoes fresher with odor eaters. These powders help destroying bacteria and remove smell. A very popular foot powder is On Your Toes Foot Bactericide Powder.
Dr. Scholl’s Odor Destroyers Medicated Shoe Shot Powder – 10 oz
Other powders you can use to rub your feet with:
- Talcum powder. Just like aluminum chloride, it’s an astringent. Astringents are substances that cause body tissues (such as skin) to tighten. Because of that it’ll dry out your feet.
- Baking soda. This stuff is highly alkaline which kills the bacteria.
- Baby powder. Like baking soda this is also used to put into shoes and socks.
- Dryer sheets : insert half of a standard sheet in each shoe overnight to reduce the smell.
powder shoes and socks with baking soda.
Sodium bicarbonate or baking soda also seems an effective and cheap way of reducing the amount of bacteria in shoes and socks.
It is recommended to put it both in the shoe and in the socks. After a few days the odor should have been reduced or removed.
A holistic approach increases the chance on succes
More Smelly Feet Cure Tips
some additional advice
Tip 1 – Shave excessive hair of your feet / toes
Hair on the feet, especially on the toes, may contribute to the odor’s intensity by adding increased surface area in which the bacteria can thrive. Source Wikipedia.
Tip – 2 Scrub your feet
By scrubbing you are removing dead skin cells and bacteria that feed on these cells. Often a simple wascloth will do the job. A washcloth is also less irritating and drying to your skin. Scrubbing, or exfoliating can also be done by using a brush, pumice stone, loofah or foot brush. Do this when washing your feet. Make sure to scrub between your toes too.
Tip 3 – Dry your feet well after washing them
Moisture left behind after washing your feet makes the bacteria breed like rabbits. If your feet stay a little moist, e.g. between the toes this provides an extremely fertile environment for the bacteria responsible for the smell. So always make sure to dry your feet well. Don’t forget to dry between your toes.
Tip 4 – Don’t wear shoes without socks
This will make your feet sweat faster and more.
Tip 5 – Use a pumice stone
Use a pumice stone when showering to slough off the dead skin cells on your feet. The bacteria that cause a cheesy smell feed on these skin cells. A bonus, it will help you feet keep moisturized.
Tip 6 – Wash your socks inside out
This way the inside is exposed more thus allowing dead skin cells to be washed away.
Tip -7 Wash your shoes
Some people never wash their shoes. Many shoes can be washed in the washing machine. And if you have smelly feet you should.
I always put them in a pillowcase for protection. You can also use a sneaker wash and dry bag. The good thing about these is that you can hang it on the inside of the washer/dryer door so there’s no banging of shoes during the process. They cost 5 bucks or less.
Tip 8 – Use natural air refresheners in you shoes
When you are not going to wear them, put cloves or cedar wood shavings inside your shoes. This will remove odors. It’s for the same reason that cedar soles are so popular.
Tip 9 – Use a shoe dryer to fight the bacteria
There are simple devices that use dry air to safely dry footwear. Soe dryers are known to be an effective means to remove moisture, odor, and bacteria from your shoes, boots, and also gloves. The convection air currents slowly but steadily dry wet, sweaty shoes killing off the odor-causing bacteria.
If sweaty feet is a serious problem, a shoe dryer will pay for itself after a while because they also make your shoes last longer. This is, by far, the most popular, well-reviewed feet dryer on Amazon.
Tip 10- Cut down on alcohol intake
Drinking alcoholic beverages will increase perspiration of the feet.
Use a UV light sanitizer and shoe driers help in combating odors. Also your “Tip 4 – Don’t wear shoes without socks – This will make your feet sweat faster and more.” This is true, or at least it feels like it.
I’ve been unable to find an astringent with aluminum chloride in it. Is that normally something people can find by scouring the usual suspects, e.g., Target, CVS, etc.?
It’s commonly used in antiperspirant products like Certain Dri and Drysol. You can buy these products at pharmacies and selected retail stores, nationwide. I got a bottle of Aluminum chloride hexahydrate solution prescribed by my doctor which is a more pure form.
Try something natural like Lavilin.
Help me throgh my email.i have done lots of things to get cured. However got nothing. Extreme burning, smelling but exeptionally SNEEZING is the favourite.
Fasika ,I have a herbal medicine to cure Bromhidrosis. Cöntact me,if u are still having that problem
I’m shells how can I get this for my son
what do you use have stinky fet and shoes only last a couple months need help bad
I am interested in your herbal remedy.
Can you help me?
I have that kind of problem
My three year old grandson has the worst smelling feet….HELP
I find it really worrying that aluminium in products is being Reccomended for smelly feet when it completely blocks pores so the bacteria that your body is naturally releasing through the sweat glands goes back into the body – in deodorants this has already been proven to link to breast cancer.
It is far better to work with the body rather than against it, regularly filing the layers of dead skin on the feet and afterwards applying an organic base cream with geranium, lemon & tea tree essential oils as well as peppermint for freshness is a far better and safer way of treating odour on the feet and lavender & oregano oils are fantastic for treating nail fungus. Vicks vapour rub on soles of feet at night also works winders and at the same time will help alleviate chesty coughs through the many reflexology points on the feet. Also the salt crystal deodorants moistened and applied to feet will both dry out, kill bacteria & fungus that cause odour & last for years too. Please consider your general health before resorting to harsh chemicals.
Hi Emma, the so called link between those products and breast cancer is a widespread myth. The American Cancer Society states: “there is no clear link between Aluminum-containing antiperspirants and breast cancer”. For more research findings and other professional conclusions read are aluminum-containing antiperspirants safe?.
Go fuck yourself!
Don’t listen to this person’s baseless fear-mongering.
From the American Cancer Society:
>There have been many extremely thorough epidemiological studies of breast cancer risk factors published in medical journals. We are not aware of any among these proving or even suggesting anti-perspirant use as a risk factor for breast cancer, much less the “leading cause” of the disease.
>Lymph nodes clear some toxins from the body. But, they are not released through sweating. The American Cancer Society is not aware of any evidence that shows substances in deodorants or antiperspirants to be toxic or that cause DNA damage that could lead to cancer. Such products are rigorously tested before they can be marketed.
>About half of breast cancers are in the upper outer quadrant (UOQ). The reason is entirely unrelated to lymph nodes and is because most of the breast tissue is located there. The breast quadrants are not of equal size; the nipple is not in the true center of the breast and a significant amount of breast tissue, called the “axillary tail,” extends toward the underarm.
>Men are about 100 times less likely than women to develop breast cancer. This is because they have about 100 times less breast tissue. Hormonal factors also play a role. Deodorants or antiperspirants are not cancer risk factors to men or women. Razor nicks can increase the risk of infection but not cancer.
>”There is absolutely no scientific evidence that anti-perspirants cause or even increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer,” said Debbie Saslow, PhD, director of breast and cervical cancer for the American Cancer Society. “Unfortunately the ‘leading’ risk factors for breast cancer are things that women cannot do anything about: being a woman, aging, and having a personal or family history of breast cancer.”
From the National Institute of Health:
>Articles in the press and on the Internet have warned that underarm antiperspirants (a preparation that reduces underarm sweat) or deodorants (a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors) cause breast cancer. The reports have suggested that these products contain harmful substances, which can be absorbed through the skin or enter the body through nicks caused by shaving. Some scientists have also proposed that certain ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants may be related to breast cancer because they are applied frequently to an area next to the breast.
>However, researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the National Institutes of Health, are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer.
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I have bad smell on my foot leg when I take shoes or bare feet so how can I treatment from this bad smell and sweat
There was a cloth impregnated with something, I bought for my teenage son 30 years ago, where you washed and dried your feet thoroughly then you rubbed this cloth all over your feet and allowed ghem to dry. It was miraculous and his feet have never been stinky sgain. Now his son has smelly feet and he asked me to find it again but I cant see such a product. Can anyone help? Please.
There was a cloth impregnated with something, I bought for my teenage son 30 years ago, where you washed and dried your feet thoroughly then you rubbed this cloth all over your feet and allowed them to dry. It was miraculous and his feet have never been stinky again. Now his son has smelly feet and he asked me to find it again but I can’t see such a product. Can anyone help please?
I have tried all the medication but still my feet stinks even im not wearing a shoes & im not sweating.
My boyfriendsister feet smell super super bad. Like I open windows and turn on fans when he takes his shoes off. He makes my covers stink when he sleeps only around the feet area. He uses a shoe spray but it sucks. I want to buy him foot things but don’t want him to feel bad. Should I secretly treat his shoes and feet or just buy him more shoes??
I meant boyfriend idk where sister came from
I reviewed the Crystal Salt deodorant alternative. Turns out it works because the salt contains alum which is a form of aluminum.
Yeah these people are pretty stupid. That crystal is one of the ingredients they freak out about in deodorant.
STOP LISTENING TO DAVID “AVACADO” WOLF!
I tried that. You won’t have odor but you will still sweat.
I had bad foot odor and extream smelly plus seaty foot. thanks to Jesus, at the end of the day My foot problem is cured. If you bleive in God every thing is possible. here in Ethiopia, I have visited all Doctors but They Can’t cure it. thanks for Jesus, he cured me.
Get a grip!
Holy moly just changing to the correct Footwear, the correct socks, using antibacterial soap, and some foot spray and my smelly sweaty feet are cured. Thank you so very much! I think this advice may have saved my future love life. ♡
I have tried more to remove bad foot smelling & I have seen by the doctors but no solution.Let me tell u about my feet 1. my feet have not excess sweat.2 .wben i wearoff the shoes no smelling but when I wear the shoes it smells. 3. I tried many creams but i didnt be cured. give me some advice please….!!!?
Kelemu z I have the same problem.My foot odor starts when I put on my shoes.Do find any cure?
My nose was saved after my son’s feet caught the stink bug. I had him soak them in a container with vinegar before bed one night. The next day he dusted with baking soda and put a little in his shoes also. Two days later we noticed there was no longer a smell.
Natural fix!!!!!
Apple cider or regular vinegar?
How much vinegar, and what kind? How long did he soak them?
I want soulution if i wear shoes with shoks ठं my leg inside smell?why
My issue is my feet are smelling when I wear flip flops or sandals. I wonder if it’s the material that they are made of along with the fact my feet are exposed to dirt and whatever is on the ground / floor…??? I’m not sure but it seems to mostly only happen in the summer when I always am wearing sandals…. I’m going to try one of this.. I also read tea baths or Apple cider vinegar foot soak can work and help kill the bacteria .also cleaning the feet with alcohol or witch hazel…im going to see what works… do you think my flip flops can be washed or can the bacteria get inside the soles of shoes??? How long can it live on a shoes? Or fungus? I mean at some point it should die or stop smelling right? Just wondering… Oh and to the girl talking about deodorant gives you cancer stfu everything gives you cancer now didn’t you knoe?? Lol the sun gives you cancer too
Hey Brook, I think if your sandals have cloth straps or there is braided cloth between the toes that is what is stinking. You can either try to wash the sandals/flip flops or toss them and start over with all rubber flip flops and all rubber or leather sandals. The dirt from the ground is making the cloth dirty and creates bacteria when your feet sweat. So even if your feet are clean you are re-inoculating your feet with the bacteria from the shoes.
If you are looking for some practical means to cure smelly feet, I highly recommand you to use cedar wood insoles. They are very effective and you really have nothing else to do but wearing them.
My foot odor starts when I
put on my shoes.Do find any cure?
Hi guys my feet have no bad smell my shoes also too but when i put my foot to the shoes after soma hour it becomes badly smell any solution ?
One thing blatantly absent in the article and comments is foot fungus, i.e. Athlete’s Foot. My feet sweat moderately, but I’ve always had stinky feet. Also, I’ve had chronic, intermittent athlete’s foot my entire adult life. The problem was, I would only use the antifungal cream until the itching stopped and invariably I’d leave a colony of fungi behind just waiting to grow. I’d repeat the same process every month or two.
Do it right though. The manufacturer didn’t just put ‘use daily for 2 weeks’ on the label to get you to buy more of their product, they put it there because of clinical trials. Take the full course, even if it means buying a second tube. I tackled the athlete’s foot first and the results were almost instantaneous. I’ve since expanded to general good foot care which keeps the bacteria in check, but fungus might be a secondary cause.
The only other tip I’d add is keeping your toenails well manicured. Keep them trimmed right to the edge of your skin. Toenails are hardened, dead skin cells, so if the bacteria can flourish on the sole of your foot, there’s a strong likelihood that they can flourish under the tips of your toenails. Not to mention the toe fuzz and other detritus that stays lodged under your toenails.
If you have work boots and don’t want to constantly shell out money to replace them, and if you’re equipped to do so… boil your boots. (Turkey fryer filled with water, anyone?). In the backyard of course. Its essential that you rub them with leather conditioner, or even plain hand lotion as soon as they’re about 90% dry, otherwise they’ll turn to crap quickly.
thank you for all your help. I never felt like you were selling certain brands and appreciated all your advice. I was on your site over an hour deciding what to order for a a son with hyperhidrosis of the feet.
PLEASE READ THIS IF………………YOU ARE TOTALLY FED UP WITH SEARCHING FOR A CURE TO THIS PROBLEM BUT NO METHOD TRULY STOPS YOUR FEET AND SHOES FROM ODOR, SWEAT AND RESIDUE.
I spent YEARS dealing with this annoying, embarrassing burden. I found myself trying every product and suggestion to relieve me of this issue, but I could NEVER find anything that resolved it. I was on a 10 year witch hunt to no avail. Finally, I decided that since no one else in this day and age apparently could develop a way to actually eliminate this monkey on my back, it was time to take matters into my own hands. I was convinced there had to be an actual solution as we aren’t trying to cure a terminal disease for goodness sake. There’s a story behind how I finally found a way to relieve this problem, but I’m getting right to the solution I came up with that is NOT available on the market. I have developed and patented non-orthopedic handmade insoles that keep your feet and any shoe you own dry, odorless and heathly. The top layer is 100% geninue suede pigskin leather (color is light/medium neutral beige) and the bottom layer is 100% flexible PCV material. Because they are so resilient and durable, they come with a money back guarantee as well as a lifetime warranty. They are thin as a quarter and come with ultra low profile thin Velcro hook and loop strips that have such a strong hold, the insoles stay inplace all day every day inside your shoe. Now you can wear any shoe (high heels, flats, tennis shoes, boots, etc) even without socks and never deal with sweat and odor again. The secret to this amazing insole is using a material with the required properties to combat the problem. The best material hands down is genuine suede pigskin leather. The brand name is Heel to Sole and can be found for sale on Amazon and Ebay. Currently we only have women’s dress shoe insoles listed for sale, but insoles designed for all MEN’S/WOMEN’S casual and athletic shoes and CHILD/YOUTH’S athletic shoes are being currently manufactured and should launch by January 2017. On Ebay, search for item #282686169553 and on Amazon, search for item #B075GJ661V. Or type “Heel to Sole” 100% geniune suede leather insoles into the search bar. They are only $14.99 and FREE FIRST CLASS SHIPPING. Just try a pair and watch the magic happen.
Hello.my cousin has bromhidrosis..what is the best herbal medicine for that.please email me at sally.unisa@gmail.com
check out http://www.notsocks.com for all smelly feet cures, especially going sockless. They even make a bamboo /charcoal anti-odor spray.
Kenny,
Good advice. Tried NotSocks and Wow! What a difference. It feels like I’m walking on carpet and best of all no stench. Especially with that spray they have. Thanks
all you need to cure smelly feet is to wash your feet daily with hibiscrub ,the active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 4.0% which binds to the skin forming an effective barrier and is much better than betadine (Povidone-iodine) which just disinfects the skin and not lasting like hibiscrub.
Sikoped insoles worked for me. My podiatrist recommended them.
http://www.sikopedinsoles.uk
You can also buy them on EBAY.
The best thing ever is rubbing your feet with Germolene Antiseptic Ointment (the one that smells like wintergreen) after bathing/showering every day. Within a few days the stink is gone but you need to continue using it daily.
I’m an expert on athletes foot and smelly feet.
For smelly feet, Boric acid soak.
For athletes foot, Vinegar soak.
These are the BEST cures and dirt cheap.
Yes, keep your shoes dry with shoe dryer or don’t wear same shoes every day.
Look up details on web.