This article was co-authored by Moe Draper and by How.com.vn staff writer, Dan Hickey. Moe Draper is a Shoe Care and Repair Specialist and the Owner of Detroit Shoe Shine and Shoe Repair. With over 20 years of personal experience, Moe specializes in shoe shining, cosmetic restorations for quality leather goods, and minor/major shoe repair services. Moe and his staff at Detroit Shoe Shine and Repair have over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge.
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Stinky shoes and insoles are common, but still unpleasant—what can you do to clean the insides of shoes? It turns out there are a ton of easy DIY tricks to make your shoes smell as good as new! We’ve put together a helpful list of ways to clean inside shoes so you don’t have to worry about bad smells following you around in your favorite footwear. If you’re ready to oust the odor, read on!
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- Prevent shoe odor (especially in the hot summer months) by regularly washing your feet, avoiding wearing the same shoes 2 days in a row, wearing socks, and applying a preventative foot powder or baby powder.Thanks
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