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A pair of worn-in brown leather hiking boots with red laces next to a spray bottle and fresh eucalyptus leaves on a wooden entryway bench.

Never Smell Your Boots Again: 6 Ways to De-stin...

Hiking is one of those things that feels amazing for the soul but can be absolute murder on your footwear. You spend all day climbing ridges and crossing creeks, but...

Never Smell Your Boots Again: 6 Ways to De-stin...

Hiking is one of those things that feels amazing for the soul but can be absolute murder on your footwear. You spend all day climbing ridges and crossing creeks, but...

Worn leather boots on a mudroom bench with crumpled newspaper and a box of baking soda nearby.

We Tested 20 Methods: These are the 6 Best Ways...

The Gist Moisture is the Root Shoes smell because sweat gets trapped, making moisture the real enemy to fight. Absorption Matters Baking soda and newspaper are effective for absorbing liquids...

We Tested 20 Methods: These are the 6 Best Ways...

The Gist Moisture is the Root Shoes smell because sweat gets trapped, making moisture the real enemy to fight. Absorption Matters Baking soda and newspaper are effective for absorbing liquids...

Clean entryway with leather boots, cedar shoe trees, and a spray bottle representing 6 ways to naturally deodorize your shoes.

What Podiatrists Recommend: 6 Ways to Naturally...

If you've ever opened your front door and felt like you stepped into a locker room, you aren't alone. I've been there. My kids’ soccer cleats used to live in...

What Podiatrists Recommend: 6 Ways to Naturally...

If you've ever opened your front door and felt like you stepped into a locker room, you aren't alone. I've been there. My kids’ soccer cleats used to live in...

A pair of cozy sheepskin slippers with cream fleece lining resting on a textured jute rug and light hardwood floor.

Do Your House Slippers Stink? 9 Best Ways to Ge...

The Gist Dryness is King Moisture is the primary cause of odor, so keeping slippers dry is the most important step. Material Matters Materials like wool and sheepskin require dry...

Do Your House Slippers Stink? 9 Best Ways to Ge...

The Gist Dryness is King Moisture is the primary cause of odor, so keeping slippers dry is the most important step. Material Matters Materials like wool and sheepskin require dry...

A pair of classic brown leather loafers resting on a woven jute doormat next to a minimalist wooden shoe bench in a bright entryway.

7 Easy Ways to Deodorize Your Smelly Loafers an...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Since loafers are often worn without socks, moisture management is the most important factor in preventing long-term odor. The 24-Hour Rule Resting your shoes...

7 Easy Ways to Deodorize Your Smelly Loafers an...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Since loafers are often worn without socks, moisture management is the most important factor in preventing long-term odor. The 24-Hour Rule Resting your shoes...

A pair of bright blue kid's sneakers on a wooden mudroom bench next to a box of baking soda and crumpled newspaper.

Do Your Kid’s Shoes Stink? 6 Easy Ways to Fix I...

The Gist Dryness is King Moisture is the root cause of all shoe odor, so keeping shoes dry is the first priority. Staples Work Baking soda and newspaper are effective...

Do Your Kid’s Shoes Stink? 6 Easy Ways to Fix I...

The Gist Dryness is King Moisture is the root cause of all shoe odor, so keeping shoes dry is the first priority. Staples Work Baking soda and newspaper are effective...