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Polished leather dress shoes and cedar shoe trees on a modern entryway bench with wool socks.

Why "Airing Out" Stinky Work Shoes Fails: A New...

The Gist Air Is Not Enough Surface air cannot reach the trapped sweat and organic matter inside shoe linings. Moisture Is the Enemy Stopping odor starts with absorbing sweat before...

Why "Airing Out" Stinky Work Shoes Fails: A New...

The Gist Air Is Not Enough Surface air cannot reach the trapped sweat and organic matter inside shoe linings. Moisture Is the Enemy Stopping odor starts with absorbing sweat before...

A pair of white synthetic football cleats being cleaned with a soft brush and microfiber cloth on a mudroom bench.

Kill Odor Fast: 7 Easy Steps to Clean Funky Foo...

The Gist No Machines Washing machines melt cleat adhesives and warp the shape. Stick to hand-cleaning. Moisture is the Enemy Newspaper and open-air drying are your best friends for preventing...

Kill Odor Fast: 7 Easy Steps to Clean Funky Foo...

The Gist No Machines Washing machines melt cleat adhesives and warp the shape. Stick to hand-cleaning. Moisture is the Enemy Newspaper and open-air drying are your best friends for preventing...

Pair of leather hiking boots with red laces on a wooden boot tray in a sunlit entryway.

Fix Your Stinky Boots Before the Weekend: 3 Way...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Controlling moisture before it hits the boot lining is the only way to prevent long-term damage and smells. Neutralize, Don't Mask Standard perfumes just...

Fix Your Stinky Boots Before the Weekend: 3 Way...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Controlling moisture before it hits the boot lining is the only way to prevent long-term damage and smells. Neutralize, Don't Mask Standard perfumes just...

A pair of black leather soccer cleats with neon laces sitting on a light oak mudroom bench next to a clear glass spray bottle and a woven seagrass basket.

The 12-Hour Reset: How I Finally Got Rid of Sho...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Odors thrive in damp environments, so removing sweat is the first step to freshness. The 12-Hour Rule Applying natural deodorizers at night gives essential...

The 12-Hour Reset: How I Finally Got Rid of Sho...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Odors thrive in damp environments, so removing sweat is the first step to freshness. The 12-Hour Rule Applying natural deodorizers at night gives essential...

Baking soda being sprinkled into a pair of mesh running shoes on a mudroom bench to remove odor.

Ranked: 8 Super Cheap Ways to Eliminate Running...

The Gist Dry is Best Stuffing shoes with paper pulls moisture out before odors can set in. Pantry Solutions Use pantry staples like baking soda to balance pH levels and...

Ranked: 8 Super Cheap Ways to Eliminate Running...

The Gist Dry is Best Stuffing shoes with paper pulls moisture out before odors can set in. Pantry Solutions Use pantry staples like baking soda to balance pH levels and...

A pair of soccer cleats and canvas sneakers on a wooden mudroom bench with athletic socks nearby.

7 Secrets to Get Rid of That Stink: The Ultimat...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy The smell comes from bacteria eating sweat in damp environments, not the sweat itself. Rotation Works Switching to cotton or wool socks and rotating...

7 Secrets to Get Rid of That Stink: The Ultimat...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy The smell comes from bacteria eating sweat in damp environments, not the sweat itself. Rotation Works Switching to cotton or wool socks and rotating...