stinky climbing shoe fix
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I found a way to get rid of the nasty, smelly climbing shoe problem. First, I threw them in the washing machine with no luck. They came out maybe 10% better than before but still smelled gross. Determined, I poured VINEGAR into each my shoes and let them sit for about a half hour. After I felt like they'd soaked long enough I rinsed and poured a little detergent and fabric softener in each shoe and let them marinate again. Put them in for one last cycle through the washing machine and the smell was pretty much gone. A little vinegar smell was still there but WAY better than the foot stank. It worked for me, I hope it works for you. |
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I put a small amount of baking soda in each shoe every couple times I use them then shake out before use. Has gone from unbearable too no smell. |
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If the smell bothers you, store your shoes with dryer sheets in them. Each dryer sheet will last a few months before you'll need to replace it. |
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climbing friend, |
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I used to have those five finger shoes, and they got FUNKY. My climbing shoes have faired a little better b |
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My $0.02 |
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Raul P wrote:I used to have those five finger shoes, and they got FUNKY. My climbing shoes have faired a little better b Best anti odor trick I used - denture wash. Soak them in a tub with a few of those effervescent tabs for an hour or so, and boom. Completely odor free, and sometimes minty fresh.Climbing friend master P, I do the liking of your idea for use of denture cleaning tablets for shoes, most effervescent! The only problem would be perhaps if you do not have an elderly person near you to steal the denture tablets from. What would you be doing in this situation? How can you befriend an elderly person and convince them to give you denture washing tablets? Would this perhaps be an excellent way to freshen your breath after a long day of making bold flash and eating of the fishheads and cheesesteaks? |
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these shoes fit my feet excellent,climbing friend, and make me feel like soaring eagle with downturned large talons, but I do believe they are the most overpriced shoes available anywhere, so i do believe I will search for another brand next time buying. |
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Here's the real solution: |
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I embrace my inner gumby* and wear socks with my climbing shoes. I have never had any funk.
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powhound84 wrote:embrace the stinkyep |
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Stuff shoes with newspaper in between climbing sessions...done. |
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Just purell your darn feet before stuffing them in the shoes... Not that hard! |
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Just climb barefoot, problem solved. |
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It's funny, I had this discussion with my climbing buddy who's feet really stink. We sat down and wrote a few tips to help other people out. |
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My shoes smell like butt. Previous pair didn't. Difference? New pair are a synthetic and old pair were leather. Question: does material have an affect on smell? I claim it does, which is why I not wear polyester base layers - they are stink factories. |
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Lysol disinfectant spray, just spray them out like the gyms do with rentals. Works, and if you don't believe me, smell my Shamans, they smell just fine and don't have that terrible stink evolv's are known for. |
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I've two pairs of shoes have lasted 10+ times each in the washing machine without issue. Smell like new afterwards. |
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sharyl wrote:Stuff shoes with newspaper in between climbing sessions...done.works for my stink and help keep the toe box stretched out |