Stinky shoes - Obvious question

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HermanBloom Oct 2013 2:08pm, 17 Oct 2013 3,948 posts	0 HermanBloom Ok, just got two bottles, thanks.
HappyG(rrr) Oct 2013 2:19pm, 17 Oct 2013 21,231 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) The odour eaters spray works fine too 1. rinse dirt off in cold water (or go for run in the rain!) 2. allow to dry naturally (you can stuff paper in etc. do it in garage or shed cos they'll still niff) 3. when completely dry, spray on. Allow to stay dry and with plenty circulating air for a wee while (i.e. still in shed!) Kills bacteria, so smell goes away completely. Cheaper too! :-)G
Ultracat Oct 2013 2:34pm, 17 Oct 2013 10,538 posts	0 Ultracat Wash them with soap and water by hand, stuff them with newspaper til nearly dry then sprinkle them inside and out with bicarbonate of soda.
Zorba Oct 2013 2:37pm, 17 Oct 2013 989 posts	0 Zorba Washing machine every time
Fitz Oct 2013 5:49pm, 17 Oct 2013 555 posts	0 Fitz I read somewhere that sealing them in a placcy bag and putting them in the freezer helps, because the cold kills the bacteria that causes the smell. Never tried it myself.
What The Actual Fleecy Oct 2013 6:36pm, 17 Oct 2013 12,179 posts	0 What The Actual Fleecy Who the fuck has room in their freezer for a pair of shoes?
Velociraptor Oct 2013 6:45pm, 17 Oct 2013 27,743 posts	0 Velociraptor It's absolutely fine to wash running shoes in the machine unless they're all retro and leather and steel. Ideally, wash them quickly after the soggy run so that they don't start to smell. Mine get done at 40 degrees in Techwash.
Squares Oct 2013 7:16pm, 17 Oct 2013 978 posts	0 Squares Cold will just cause the bacteria to hibernate I'm afraid... Once you're warm feet are in them it'll be stink fest all over again.
HermanBloom Oct 2013 9:28am, 18 Oct 2013 3,950 posts	0 HermanBloom Well I've learnt something today. Ask about smelly shoes, stay for the science class