Tips to Combat Stinky Feet

The Doctors answer a viewer’s question about how to combat her son’s smelly feet.

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[ktcat]

When my husband and I were dating I noticed that his feet would smell. The next day I went over to my parent's for dinner I noticed that my dad's feet smelled. I told my mom amd as I was telling her it occurred to me that it was my feet that smelled.

[AutumnHarvest]

Here's the best advice because I at one point had tried everything. Buy super cheap shoes and socks, The minute they get stinky, go buy new cheap shoes and socks. I'm talking K-mart/Walmart/Payless type shoes. Do this until foot odor disappears. It will cost alot, but after several months foot odor will go away. I think it took me at least 6 months, so hang in there. I say this because i've tried teas, powders, deodorants, insoles, oils, soaks, sprays, you name it. They all only make the problem worse. The minute your shoes stink, get rid of them! And please, do not ever donate your stinky shoes to Goodwill so someone else can inherit your foot odor. Trash them! When your problem disappears, then you can start getting more expensive shoes again. Also, when you're at home, do your best to stay barefoot to let your feet breathe. Hope this helps someone. I've been odor free for years now using this method. Forget about all those home remedies.

[gazzybishop]

They didn't mention foot powder. I've used Dr. Scholls for about 30 years.

[JO-mgxc]

PodoPhylus antimicrobial insole is fantastic! It releases iodine gas that kills malodor producing bacteria while absorbing sweat. Also, iodine is a keratinolytic that removes dead skin or alpha keratin. It Lasts for months.

[stormygirl]

Can you use deodorant on your feet? I’m 50 this month. A teacher. Never used to have stinky feet. But from hormones (menopause) and sweat (from stress) I find my feet have been more stinky lately.
I wash my tennis shoes, have clean socks but still have an issue. :/

[easyspeaking]

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