{"id":39755,"date":"2023-09-24T16:05:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T14:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedifris.nl\/stinky-athletic-shoes-what-to-do-about-it\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:06:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:06:41","slug":"stinky-athletic-shoes-what-to-do-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldskoolbackup.pedifris.nl\/en\/stinky-athletic-shoes-what-to-do-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Stinky athletic shoes, what to do about it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

But before we dive into the details, let’s look at how stinky athletic shoes happen, what the symptoms are, the cause and, more importantly, what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n

How do smelly athletic shoes occur?<\/h3>\n\n
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Stinky athletic shoes are a result of dirt, sweat and bacteria accumulating in your shoe. When conditions are right – hot, humid and dark – these things make for a smelly shoe. Wearing the same shoes without proper ventilation or cleaning can result in this unfashionable problem. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

You notice this with smelly athletic shoes?<\/h3>\n\n
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  • A strong, unpleasant smell as soon as you take off your athletic shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Visible sweat stains on the inside or outside of your shoe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Growth of bacteria or mold in your shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Uncomfortable or potentially harmful to your feet by creating an environment for foot problems such as footworm and athlete’s foot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    What is the cause of smelly athletic shoes?<\/h2>\n\n
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    Sweat, bacteria and poor ventilation create the ideal mix for foul odors in your athletic shoes. Below is a brief overview of some of the factors that cause your shoes to smell: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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    • Excessive sweating:<\/strong> This is the main culprit. When we exercise, our feet sweat. This sweat remains in the shoes, making it the perfect environment for bacterial growth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fungi and bacteria:<\/strong> Certain microorganisms thrive in warm, humid environments – exactly like in a sweaty athletic shoe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Poor ventilation:<\/strong> Many athletic shoes are designed to be as light as possible, which means they often lack adequate ventilation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t
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      Suffering from Stinky Shoes?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      PediFris\u00ae<\/strong>removes unpleasant odors and reduces perspiration.<\/p>

      Walk carefree through the house in socks again!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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