How To Deodorize Shoes - Solutions for Smelly Footwear
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In general, though, these odors are caused by a mix of oils secreted from our skin along with bacteria feasting on them all in a mix of perspiration, gross, right? To get rid of them though, you won't want to use the same technique that we laid out in our previous odor removal video which is to say, a spray bottle full of vodka. This is because leather won't respond as well to liquid as fabric would. Similarly, using a spray made from an essential oil might be effective at neutralizing odor but generally speaking, you'll want to keep your leather goods away from liquids as much as possible.
With that said then, you've got a few solid-state options to consider instead. Before we get to the ones we do recommend you using, however, let's cover one that we don't recommend that you use. It falls into the broad category of odor masking which is to say, just covering up an unpleasant odor with a different scent instead of actually neutralizing that bad odor in the first place. Therefore, using perfumed deodorizer balls and other similar implements might cover up some of that nasty odor but they won't actually get to the root of the problem and in fact, many of these deodorizer balls don't smell that great, to begin with and even if you were to opt for a more natural solution here, like using a sachet of lavender, for example, you'd only be masking the underlying odor, not eliminating it.
So what would be a better next step then? Simply put, it would be using a solid material that acts similarly to how vodka does with fabric which is to say a material that encapsulates and draws in offending odors. Two materials you can use in your shoes for these purposes then are baking soda and activated charcoal.
Baking soda, otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate, is often used as a household cleaning agent and deodorizer in addition to a baking ingredient. You may, for example, be aware of the trick of keeping an open box of baking soda in your refrigerator to eliminate any food odors that might be happening there. Meanwhile, charcoal which is produced by heating wood or other natural substances in the absence of oxygen can further be activated through various scientific processes which are too complex to touch on here. All that you really need to know is that this activation results in a charcoal that has many small pores which will readily absorb odors. These materials can be used individually as is the case with bags of charcoal that may be inserted into your shoes or they can be used in combination, as is the case with many available odor fighting insoles. Speaking personally, given that I have a condition called hyperhidrosis which causes me to perspire more than most, I find that using these baking soda and activated charcoal insoles helps keep my shoes smelling fresh longer than they otherwise would. One note here with both of these materials, just don't be tempted to use any loose powder forms of either as they'll probably just end up gumming up your shoes over time. The insoles aren't the only technique I use, however, which brings us to our last odor fighting implement that we'll discuss today, Cedar shoe trees. Shoe trees are wooden or plastic forms roughly shaped like feet that are inserted into your shoes to help them maintain their natural shape and size. We recommend that you use shoe trees made from cedar as they'll wick away any moisture remaining in your shoes after wearing and they'll also eliminate odors given that cedar is naturally antimicrobial.
So with the odor fighting trio of cedar, activated charcoal, and baking soda, you'll be well on your way to fighting any odors that might crop up in your shoes and you'll be able to keep them smelling fresh in the future. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Shoe trees are the best investment one can buy for shoes. It makes a night and day difference since i started using them for my leather shoes.
Can't agree more!
Just remind you that smell telling me that the shoe is full with bio-hazard... just because you don't smell it don't mean your feet won't get infected...
What kind of shoe tree and for every pair of shoes ? I have quite a few pairs of shoes now
@@Someguy8822 As long as they are cedar, you can buy them from amzon for cheap. All my dress shoes and most of my boots have their own shoe trees.
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I used to wear two and three piece suits with tie and cuff links when I worked in an office over fifteen years ago (this was unusual for a young girl back then). I now prepare all my husband's outfits for work and he has been called a dandy by several colleagues. 😀 I'm addicted to your channel, I've learned so much from you. And this great series about garment care is great. Thank you.
Hi Kiz, Have you solved your problems with smelly shoes?? If it is okay with you can I ask you a few questions about the problems that you were facing before you knew this method of getting rid of shoe odor and how you felt about those problems?? I thinking about making a product that can eleminate the smell from smelly shoes and before I actually make it I would love it if I could get a few people's experiences through asking a few set of questions.
Once again you have accomplished a wonderful job, and you seem to be more relaxed while doing the videos. Thanks.
I'm a woman and I love this channel. So many channels for women but not as specific, classy and informative like this one.
Never thought about it Preston but I have Cedar trees in all my shoes and they keep them fresh and looking new
Looking forward to seeing your show collection grow Preston, beware shoes can be addicting
For sure. I'm a shoe addict.
Preston, I could listen to you all day reading the phonebook! 😊 Love the informative vid!
He's real cute
This is very helpful.
I'm glad I subscribed to this channel.
Thank you so much!
We appreciate the support! :)
I haven't done anything heroic to eliminate any odors from my shoes. But I do rotate them, as suggested in the video. Thanks for posting this.
I am in agreement with putting shoes into rotation. Never wear shoes two days in a row. Also, I have found that you can find desiccants for free. Many snacks and some packaged foods come with small
packs of < Do Not Eat > material. Don't throw it away ! They are valuable. Stash one in your shoe and it will remain fresh and dry, the next time you put it on. Finally, invest in a good shoe brush. After wearing, lightly brush your shoes and they will be clean and neat, forever.
Hello Howard, If it is okay with you can I ask you a few questions about the problems that you were facing with shoe odor and how you felt about those problems?? I'm thinking about making a product that can eleminate the smell from smelly shoes and before I actually make it I would love it if I could get a few people's experiences through asking a few set of questions.
I used to buy traditional cinnamon/charcoal inlay soles from a Vietnamese shop, every summer. Worked excellent.
Great video. Keep it up!
Good advice here. I find cedar wood shoe trees do a good job and prolong shoe life. Insoles help too.
Great to know! Thanks guys.
I use antiperspirant roll on (Dove non-scented) directly on fibrous insoles and on feet before putting on socks. For leather insoles, you can put a little on a cloth and put it inside the shoe. Antiperspirant kills off the bacteria that cause the smell while charcoal and baking soda only absorb the smell. A shoe treated with antiperspirant ( like trainers and sneakers) if done from new will not develop the problem, one such treatment lasts a couple of wears. I agree with you on rotating shoes daily, but sometimes not possible with company issued work boots etc. The antiperspirant kills the smell on really stinky boots quickly. I mentioned Dove but any good quality gel or roll on will work.
My feet sweat a lot too, so I use a few methods. One, I never wear the same pair of shoes more than one day in a row, give the shoes a chance to dry out. Two, I wear dress socks with less nylon since that material causes feet to sweat more and smell more. If needed I use foot powder spray in the shoes to keep them fresh. Of course washing your feet thoroughly each day and keeping your foot skin and toenails managed helps to prevent odor.
This guy is like from the 1940s
*1950s
😄😄
Very informative video, as always.
Old sports shoes: I put dust free kitty litter in an old sock. Insert in shoes after using.
Glad you posted,. ... I was wondering ,... How does one effectively apply Baking soda?.... THANKS..!
Sprinkle dry baking soda liberally inside of shoes. Leave overnight, and shake and wipe out with dry cloth.
The best cure for smelly shoes is prevention. Toward that end, I spray the inside of all my footwear with Febreeze "Linen & Sky" every time I remove them. I have a pair of 14yr-old cowboy boots I've worn daily and they're still odor free. Even my fishing shoes are odorless. That stuff works!
Wow David, thanks for your tips. I'm having problems with my stinky sneakers, I should try out your method. Also David is it okay if I ask you a few questions about your experience with smelly shoes??? I'm trying to make a product that gets rid of the odor from shoes and before I actually do I would love it if I could talk to some people about their experience with smelly shoes.
@@gangroklee9053 leather is a natural odor fighter, only used shoe trees in my full leather shoes/boots on a few pairs of 23+ year-old boots. Fabric sneakers are much different and have to use occasional baking powder/charcoal treatment.
Put few drops of vinegar in your shoes from time to time (monthly or so) and let them dry. Also wash your feet and rinse them with vinegar. Magic.
In Colombia we use foot powder every day. It's talcum and baking soda we apply before wearing socks.
When you were explaining what causes smells and finished with “Gross, right?” I choked on my spit laughing so hard
Great video.
Thanks Preston 🤘🏼😉👍🏼
First thought when Preston talked about stinky feet was the Frank Zappa tune "Stink Foot" and the line about Bromidrosis.
Great video. I wonder what you can do to disinfect a pair of shoes.
These are gems
Great and informative video as always.
In my case, I use bicarbonate of soda, but instead of using it on the shoes I apply it directly on my feet after bathing. That way my feet won't stink or stink up my shoes either.
VERY INFORMATIVE....
I would love to see a video of what to wear to a private members club. I know it is a little niche but it could be extended to upscale sports club eg golf or boat clubs. Thanks
Thanks guys..
One of the things I used to do was, a used dried tea bag ..... I am not sure if it absorbed the moisture or just added an odor to mask the other but It worked for me :)
Using good cedar shoes trees as well as rotating how often you wear your shoes will help tremendously.
Very helpful
Very nice video as always. Could you next please do a video on how to take care of our leather gloves. Mine are from Dents gloves and are made with deerskin and are lined with cashmere. But I don't know how to keep them safe for next winter. Can anyone help me please?
Can you make a video on different pockets in trousers and jackets and what they are meant for
Thanks for the tips I use insoles and I frequently rotate my shoes and the same with my sneakers on a daily basis 👍
Thanks for this vlog. Interesting and helpful.
When will Sven publish his video on suit collection and other collections?
My shoes really love the shoe trees, especially those made of cedar, but also those made of other wood.
I use cedar shoe trees plus spacing between shoe wear.
I love your oxblood penny loafers. 😍
A friend made the mistake of dusting the inside of his running shoes with baking soda before a run, and I suppose it was the abrasiveness, but it hurt so much he had to stop and gingerly walk home.
So, I wonder if there's something better than an old sock for stuffing with baking soda, activated charcoal, and or cedar shavings? Any ideas? The old socks may allow too much carbon or baking soda to leak through the relatively loose threads in the fiber.
Love, love, love you
Love that outfit ♥️
I swap pairs of boots that I use for work, every other day. I remove my insoles and leave them out to dry and put my boots in front of one of the fans that we have.
I cannot get the foot smell out of my Johnston and Murphy Melton cap toes. anyone experience the same?
Would shoe trees help disinfect used shoes that might’ve been worn by someone who had athletes foot? I just bought a used pair of leather skates and a used pair of suede skates and am hesitant to put my foot into someone else’s toe jam without first trying to disinfect any ick that might be lurking inside.
Lavender and cedar wood also keep moths away. Every now and then, I'd sand my cedar wood to bring out the natural oil scent. This way, the cedar wood will last you forever.
I am confused by this "gentleman culture" to be quite honest. It seems to cling to some very antiquated and outdated ideas of social human interaction. I mean, do you. But its odd to me. I appreciate the presentation, and the very professional production/information sharing! Just some honest feedback and opinion sharing here. Cheers.
There are shoe driers and also UVc lamps that could help too
Baking soda is terrible for leather shoes.
Any trace that's in it will permeate the leather eventually and come through to the outside in the form of a weird white stain.
I still haven't figured out how to get it our because it just keeps returning each time I shine them.
Thats what is called class
Baking soda should be equally applied on all surface inside so that it soaks up all odor causing bacteria. The problem is baking soda will only settle at the bottom.
I think video on Baby Shower dresscode would be an appropriate video for the season
What about sneakers (not leather)?
I have a pair off goretex lined boots that smell horribly. I've tried the insides in alcohol, activated charcoal, silica gel packets.... to no avail. Is anyone aware off a more aggressive treatment?
This guy is straight out of fallout.
Cool!!!
what about ozone gas for bacteria
Have more than a pair of them (?)
I use full bottle of peroxide inside my running shoes, put into a plastic bag for about half an hour after the bubbling has subsided. Then throw them into my washer on warm wash with some laundry soap. (White tennis shoes get some bleach), then onto my Peet shoe dryer to get them dry in about an hour or so. Whalla! Fresh as the day I bought them. My husband swears by my process, and his workout shoes are THE worst!! I wish I knew of a way to get the smell to not occur in the first place from the body...👍🥴😃 Have a great day everyone!
00:00 📝 Understanding the causes of shoe odors involves a mix of oils from skin, bacteria, and perspiration.
01:57 🔍 Odor masking techniques like perfumed deodorizer balls only cover up shoe odors temporarily without addressing the root cause.
03:11 🧂 Baking soda and activated charcoal are effective at absorbing and neutralizing odors in shoes.
04:57 🌲 Cedar shoe trees help maintain shoe shape, wick away moisture, and naturally eliminate odors due to cedar's antimicrobial properties.
05:49 💦 Rotating shoes daily prevents moisture buildup, a key factor in preventing odors.
I have excessive hyperhidrosis. My shoes are saturated at the end of each day. I resort to wearing croc and washing them each night. Lol
At the end of every day my boots go on my Peet dryer. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever bought. The dryer works on my cowboy boots, dress shoes, and athletic shoes.
Ditto. I bought mine for drying my scuba boots after diving, but started using them on my street shoes as well; it works great.
Me too. Got it for our snow days, and now when I go for a run, out it comes after a spritz of fabric deodorizer. One of the best purchases I’ve made and it was many years ago!
I'm still here learning about stinky shoes.
Asking about the video on what style tips you Should ignore. From the spot where you said, that your leathers and metals dont have to match exactly. Can you wear A yellow gold watch with A silver belt buckle?
Thanks for your question, Otto! The general answer is probably "yes," but there are a number of factors to consider. For example: is the watch large and bold, or small and understated? Does it have a metal strap or a leather one? How big is the belt buckle? Will it be seen in the open, or covered by a jacket? Remember to consider how all of the elements of an outfit are working together. Stay stylish!
- Preston
@@gentlemansgazette okay, thank you very much!
I’ve been using cedar shoe trees on my dress shoes for years. Does anyone use shoe trees on their sneakers or casual shoes?
I’m trying to decide if it’s worth getting a few extra pairs of shoe trees for the sneaker/casual shoes I wear most.
Im about to try it on sneakers, did it work with you?
Cedar shoe trees don't work for me. Neither do odor eater inserts. So far I've found nothing that works.
Just saying this guy definitely knows where some bodies are buried
Are those Sebago Classic Dan loafers?
Kenwoods, from Allen Edmonds. Stay tuned for upcoming content on footwear, and check out our guide at the link. Thanks for watching!
www.gentlemansgazette.com/shoes-boots-guide/?
- Preston
Something important to note is 99.9% of all socks are synthetic or have a mix of synthetic fiber. I am on a mission to find budget wool boot socks. Which this doesnt seem to exist any more... Theres a huge opportunity for someone to start a Cost Plus Wool socks company....
odor neutralizing kitty litter works better then baking soda
An iontophoresis machine stops your feet from sweating; eliminating the need to use these products as well as any damage from liquid.
What to do with cedar shoe trees which lost their natural scent though?
For how long did you have it.. mine has been 3+ years and still has the cedar wood smell
Change socks once a day (?)
So long winded on “our previous videos ,” I never made it to shoes😡
A pinch of fresh tarragon in each shoe works great.
I didn’t know the handsome mannequin from the mall had a TH-cam channel:D
this guy reminds me of „the sims“ characters with his gestures and acting
guy looks like a james bond villian.
wow it is so hard to be a gentleman and maintain it
SSD: solid state deodorizer
tidy cat kitty litter in an old sock
I'm a new subscriber. What happened to Sven/Raphael?
He does most of the videos, but not all.
@@seikibrian8641 Got it, Thank you.
Foot odor killed him.
place a couple teabags in each shoe. leave over night. then come back here and thank me.
will give it a go I might be bck 👊
@Shauntheduke not too bad worked a bit dunno if done it properly tbh 🤣🤣
Near the end of the video, you said you shouldn't wear shoes for multiple days in a row, does that comment still stand even if you insert shoe trees after wearing them and continue to leave them in overnight, I ask this question as I only own one pair of quality dress shoes and I need to wear them for five days a week from 9-5
Hoping you and the GG team are well and are staying safe in these uncertain times
Dhanu
Yes, even with trees you get more wear out of your shoes if You rotate between at least 3pairs
@@gentlemansgazette Right I see, thank you for the swift reply
Looks like he has a swear jar and sleeps with the light on
tea tree essential oil is best
On your feet, maybe, but not in your shoes.
Nobody will smell my shoes, so i dont care
That jacket in background so interesting
I have definitely smelled other people's feet and shoes before. The guy next to you at the gym locker, yoga class, people taking of shoes at other people's home etc.
@@gentlemansgazette very professional
Good for you lol sometimes I can smell mine and it makes closets where I store shoes reek.
6:30 You should read the book American Psycho.
Not for the psychopathic element, but the ~400 pages of clothing analysis =P
Note: the film is good, but it removes most of the materialist elements, and so isn't really relevant.
Stuff your smelly trainers with cheap tea bags. They absorb all moisture and leave a pleasant scent. :)
Does it actually function properly?
@@Saad-rf6ge honestly it works a treat. You just have to make sure the teabags are properly stuffed. Leave them like that for at least 24 hours.
1. Give them a spray of anti-perspirant before wearing
2. Never wear the same pair of shoes more than one day at a time
Yes to #2, no to #1; shoes don't perspire. All you're doing is adding a masking odor in the form of the antiperspirant's added scent. (Spraying your FEET with antiperspirant, on the other hand, can be beneficial.)
Wearing socks and keeping them in a well ventilated are is more successful
PodoPhylus antimicrobial insole is another solution….
4:38 Foot sweat and baking soda gum, yuck!
I use wintergreen scented rubbing alcohol on my feet to deoderize them after my day at work.
Sir Jaw MaGee
Myne hooves whiff!