We’ve all experienced it – the distinct odor that emanates from our shoes after a long day on our feet. While foot odor is a natural occurrence, it can be embarrassing and off-putting. This begs the question – will wearing thin socks make foot odor worse? Let’s take a look. Thin socks are often touted […]
We’ve all experienced it – those thin, moisture-wicking running socks that start to reek after just a couple wears. Meanwhile, our thick wool hiking socks can go weeks without needing a wash. What gives? Why do thin socks seem to collect odor so much faster than their thicker counterparts? As it turns out, there are […]
If you’ve ever taken off your shoes at the end of a long day and been greeted by an offensive foot stench, you’re not alone. Smelly feet are a common problem that can cause embarrassment and discomfort. The medical term for smelly feet is bromodosis, but most people just call it stinky feet. What causes […]
We’ve all experienced it – kicking off our shoes at the end of a long day to be greeted by an offensive stench wafting from our feet. Smelly feet can be an embarrassing problem that makes us want to hide our dogs at all costs. But don’t dismay – with the right plan, you can […]
If your shoes could speak, would they talk to you or shun you? For those with perpetual stinky feet, it’s likely the latter. Although an embarrassing problem many people face, foot odor doesn’t have to intrude on your confidence or comfort. With the right foot care and decision making, you can banish that smelly sneaker […]
If you suffer from sweaty, smelly feet, you know how uncomfortable and embarrassing it can be. But you don’t have to just live with embarrassing foot odor and damp socks. Finding the right insole can make all the difference in combatting foot sweat and smell. The key is looking for moisture-wicking, antimicrobial materials that both […]
If your shoe insoles have developed an unpleasant foot odor, you’re not alone. Many active people struggle with smelly insoles caused by a buildup of bacteria and sweat. The odor can be difficult to remove and often persists even after cleaning your shoes. Fortunately, there are several effective methods you can use to banish foot […]
You slide on your favorite pair of socks to head out the door. But as soon as you take your shoes off hours later, a noxious odor hits your nose. What is it about some socks that turn your toes into stink bombs while others keep feet smelling fresh all day? If you’re tired of […]
Smelly feet can be an embarrassing and frustrating issue. While there are many causes of foot odor, one potential solution that is commonly discussed is getting a pedicure. But will soaking your feet and getting calluses removed at the nail salon actually make a difference when it comes to stopping stinky feet? Let’s take a […]
It’s the end of a long day and you finally kick off your shoes after being on your feet all day. A strong, unpleasant foot odor hits your nose. You wrinkle your face in disgust, wondering if your feet smell worse with or without your socks on. Many people have experienced stinky feet at one […]
If you’ve ever peeled your shoes off after a long day only to get a whiff of an unpleasant odor, you’re not alone. Foot odor, clinically known as bromodosis, is an exceedingly common problem thought to be caused by a buildup of bacteria and sweat on the feet. And when it comes to nixing noxious […]
Is there anything worse than kicking off your shoes at the end of a long day and being greeted by the noxious odor of smelly feet? As awful as it is, smelly feet are a common problem that plague even the most hygienic among us from time to time. But what causes that foul foot […]
We’ve all experienced it – that unpleasant, vinegary smell emanating from our feet or shoes after a long day. While foot odor is common, especially in the warmer months when feet tend to sweat more, it can still be an embarrassing problem. But what actually causes your feet to smell? The main culprit is a […]
If you’re someone who deals with excessively sweaty feet, you know just how uncomfortable damp, soggy socks can be. Not only are they unpleasant to wear, sweaty socks can lead to foot odor and increase your risk of fungal infections. The good news is there are things you can do to prevent sweaty feet from […]
When the bitter cold of winter sets in, your first instinct may be to layer on the thickest, fuzziest socks you own before heading out. But when heavy-duty wool socks lead to uncomfortably sweaty feet after just a short time outdoors, you know it’s time to reassess your approach. The key is finding the right […]
If you suffer from excessively sweaty feet, you know how uncomfortable damp, smelly socks can be. Your feet feel slick inside your shoes, leading to blisters and chafing over time. Meanwhile, your socks soak through with perspiration, spreading bacteria that causes unpleasant foot odor. You don’t have to just suffer through sweaty feet season after […]
Our feet take a beating day in and day out. They carry us around, enduring pressure and sweat in shoes for most of our waking hours. So it’s no wonder that sometimes our feet can get a little stinky. But why exactly do our feet have such a potent and unique odor? There are several […]
Do your feet sometimes give off an unpleasant odor even when you think they are clean? You are not alone. Many people experience issues with smelly feet and blame it on everything from sweat to wearing the wrong socks. But what actually causes that embarrassing foot smell? As it turns out, there are a few […]
If you’ve ever battled athlete’s foot, you know the agony goes far beyond just dealing with cracked, flaky, itchy skin between your toes. Perhaps the worst part is the bothersome odor that seems to follow you everywhere, no matter how much you wash your feet. Even after applying creams and powders to treat the infection, […]
Has the stench arising from your feet been assaulting unsuspecting nostrils lately? Do people subtly shuffle away when you kick off your shoes? Have you been banished to the farthest corner of the room when lounging barefoot with friends? You’re not alone. Many perfectly clean people battle smelly feet. The foot contains over 250,000 sweat […]
It starts as an itch on your toes. Then the skin peels and cracks. Suddenly there’s a strange odor emanating from your feet that smells unpleasantly like cheese gone bad. You’ve got athlete’s foot – a fungal infection that can make your feet stinky and uncomfortable. While the infection itself requires antifungal creams and sprays, […]
If your feet are itchy, peeling, cracking or emitting an unpleasant odor, you may have contracted athlete’s foot – one of the most common fungal infections that plague feet. Medically known as tinea pedis, this condition thrives in the warm, dark and often damp confines of shoes and socks. Once caught, it can be tricky […]
Summer brings sunshine, warm weather, and unfortunately for some, sweaty feet. Excess perspiration can lead to discomfort, odor, infections, and damaged shoes. Thankfully, there are many effective Preventative measures and on-the-spot solutions to tackle summer foot sweat. With a few simple tricks, you can beat the heat and keep your feet cool, dry, and comfortable […]
If you suffer from unusually sweaty feet, you know how uncomfortable and embarrassing this condition can be. Your shoes and socks end up damp no matter the weather, and you may worry about foot odor. Excessive foot sweating, called hyperhidrosis, has many potential causes. The good news is that lifestyle changes, over-the-counter treatments, and prescription […]
For those plagued by excessively sweaty feet (a condition medically known as plantar hyperhidrosis), the symptoms can disrupt comfort and confidence in equal turn. Beyond damp socks, sweaty feet bring inconvenient odors and invite bacteria leading to infections if left unchecked. Thankfully, understanding root causes along with key signs beyond sweat itself can set the […]
Have you ever slipped off your shoes at the end of a long day and caught a whiff of an unpleasant odor? That smell likely signals fungal overgrowth on your feet. Foot fungus thrives in the warm, dark confines of shoes and socks, producing smelly byproducts in the process. If you’re tired of stinky feet, […]
If you deal with uncomfortably sweaty feet and the resulting embarrassing odors, take heart that this frustrating issue can be controlled. While some sweating in feet is natural, excess moisture paired with smelly feet usually indicates a problem requiring targeted intervention. Fortunately, by understanding root causes of excessive foot perspiration and odor and consistently applying […]
You slide your feet into your favorite sneakers to head out for a jog and instantly get hit with an eye-watering stench wafting up from your shoes. No matter how many times you wash them or leave them outside to air out, your shoes continue reeking of unpleasant foot odor within minutes of putting them […]
Have you ever caught a whiff of something so foul, so nauseatingly pungent that it makes you recoil in disgust? For me, that stench is the unmistakable odor of particularly stinky feet. Yes, I seem to have a knack for catching a nostril full of toe jam at the most inopportune times. Where does this […]
It’s an unpleasant smell that permeates the air whenever you take your shoes off – the stench of foot fungus. Even a faint whiff of it can turn heads and wrinkle noses. But why does foot fungus give off such a potent, nauseating odor? The reasons have to do with the biology and chemistry behind […]
