Boat shoes - STINK
Aug 25, 2019 20:17:26 #
Wondering if anyone has any secret method for getting that stank out of the shoes that are in and it if the water.
I have a super comfy pair of Columbia boat shoes that I kayak in. Constantly wet and then dry and then wet.
I’ve washed them and it helps, but one trip later the stench is back in full effect.
--
by Cfullen
I have a super comfy pair of Columbia boat shoes that I kayak in. Constantly wet and then dry and then wet.
I’ve washed them and it helps, but one trip later the stench is back in full effect.
--
by Cfullen
Aug 25, 2019 20:17:33 #
There is no solution.
Either wear socks and keep your feet dry or wear sandals.
--
by _wsmfp_
Either wear socks and keep your feet dry or wear sandals.
--
by _wsmfp_
Aug 25, 2019 20:17:38 #
Aug 25, 2019 20:17:42 #
Aug 25, 2019 20:17:48 #
Was them ,dry them,then place in the freezer to freeze ! This should kill the odor causing bacteria !
--
by Fiyahouse
--
by Fiyahouse
Aug 25, 2019 20:17:56 #
Aug 25, 2019 20:18:04 #
I bought some food service sanitizing stuff. You mix it with water. I soaked my foul wading shoes in it and it helped tremendously.
No idea what it will do the the materials but it’s working great so far.
--
by 5uper5kunk
No idea what it will do the the materials but it’s working great so far.
--
by 5uper5kunk
Aug 25, 2019 20:18:18 #
Get a large bucket. Dump a ton of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and add water. Keep the shoes submerged for 24 hours. Take the shoes out rinse with water. Air dry in the garage not under the sun. Works every time.
--
by The-Lazy-Loafer
--
by The-Lazy-Loafer
Aug 25, 2019 20:18:24 #
Aug 25, 2019 20:18:32 #
Aug 25, 2019 20:18:40 #
Put them in a bag full of sea salt let them sit for a few hours.
Put the bag in the freezer once all the moisture is drawn out.
You can do this with instant rice too but I find that salt keeps them sterilized much longer.
--
by warweapon762
Put the bag in the freezer once all the moisture is drawn out.
You can do this with instant rice too but I find that salt keeps them sterilized much longer.
--
by warweapon762
Aug 26, 2019 10:16:20 #
Aug 26, 2019 20:02:46 #
Hotrod
Loc: Naples, FL 7 months, Bflo NY 5 months
I have an ozone generator. I put it in a large tote with 4 or 5 pair of deck shoes. Close the tote and run the generator 24 hours. Ozone kills bacteria and mold. The odor is gone. Not healthy for human to breath.
In the past I tried freezing them, hydrogen peroxide, even bleach. The results were not good.
In the past I tried freezing them, hydrogen peroxide, even bleach. The results were not good.
Aug 26, 2019 20:07:05 #
FS Digest wrote:
Wondering if anyone has any secret method for getting that stank out of the shoes that are in and it if the water.
I have a super comfy pair of Columbia boat shoes that I kayak in. Constantly wet and then dry and then wet.
I’ve washed them and it helps, but one trip later the stench is back in full effect.
--
by Cfullen
I have a super comfy pair of Columbia boat shoes that I kayak in. Constantly wet and then dry and then wet.
I’ve washed them and it helps, but one trip later the stench is back in full effect.
--
by Cfullen
Sounds crazy but this really works! The smell is caused by a bacteria. Put the shoes in your freezer overnight. You won't smell anything until you introduce more bacteria. So you need to scrub your feet good to.
Aug 26, 2019 20:59:46 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
I'll take the comfort of a pair of shoes over stench, any day. And unless you have a date wearing them, why does it matter ? I can't say I bother checking the smell of my fishing wardrobe ever. Just isn't a thought pattern to do so. Heading out for the evening w/ friends...yeah, shower, deodorant, cologne, even mouthwash and breathmints. But Fishing ? Naaah, don't care, gonna stink somewhere from SOMETHING by the end of the day, anyway......or change your shoe choice.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.