How to Get Rid of Smelly Feet

Do you have smelly feet? Have you been in a very embarrassing  situation because of your smelly feet? Have you experienced removing your shoes in public (in an airport during an inspection,for example) and the people around you noticed that there was something  in the air? Do not worry, you are not alone, I know how it feels when you have this problem. Just keep reading, I’ll tell you what you can do to put the bad odor away but you need to understand why you have smelly feet in the first place. Knowing  the real problem is the first step in finding the correct and most applicable solution to any problem (not just smelly feet). Just be patient and keep reading.





The Cause

Understanding the cause of smelly feet will help us know how to solve this embarrassing problem. There is probably nothing wrong with your feet. The human body produces sweat to protect itself from too much heat. Sweat acts like a cooling agent that lowers the body temperature when it evaporates.  Your feet use the same process to keep their normal temperature specially when you are wearing your shoes.
Depending on the shoes and the socks that  your wear, it could sometimes be more difficult for each foot’s sweat to evaporate specifically when there is no enough air ventilation. When this happens, it becomes easier for bacteria to live and act on your sweat. This causes the unpleasant odor that you smell when you take off your shoes. It is the interaction between the bacteria in your shoes/socks and your perspiration that causes smelly feet.

The Solution

Now that you know  why you have smelly feet, you may try the suggestions in the list below. You may consult  your doctor if these suggestions fail to solve the problem.

• Do not wear shoes if you do not have to. You can try going barefoot at home (be sure your house is clean) or try wearing open-toes sandals. This will prevent your feet from perspiring too much and there will be enough air ventilation when it does for any unusual reason.
• Do not wear the same shoes everyday. If possible, use two or more pair of shoes and do not use the same pair for two or more consecutive days. This will give your shoes more time to dry out. Use good quality shoes. (I did not say expensive)
• Do not use nylon socks. Use socks that are made of cotton or wool instead. Nylon socks will not help your feet to get dry faster as they do not provide good ventilation.
• Dry your feet well after bathing them in hot water. This will make your feet clean.
• Clean your feet (and your whole body) with anti-bacterial soap.

Try these suggestions and get rid of smelly feet. Smelly feet is something that no one should have, specially those who say that they are good-looking.