How Do I Make My Feet Less Smelly?
4 Easy Ways to Mask Your Foot Stank
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Save for a niche audience, feet aren't exactly the most celebrated of all body parts. In fact, feet wouldn't be feet if they didn't get sweaty, blistered, and, yes, smelly, from time to time. That said, you can take steps to quell chronic foot stank. Keep reading for four fast tips on how to help your problem — two of these solutions are totally free. (Yes, F-R-E-E.)
Bring Your Antiperspirant Down South
You probably already wear an antiperspirant underneath your arms. You can reap the same sweat-free benefits on your feet. This is especially easy if you've got a spray antiperspirant. Spritizing a bit on your toes before heading out for the day can help keep things kosher — just remember to dab excess deo off your feet with a towel before you go.
Switch Up Your Shoes
We know you love your Birks, but over-wearing one particular pair of shoes can bring in the noise, bring in the stank. When you live your life in the same shoes, your sweat starts to seep into the material (sexy!), and pretty soon you've got forever-rancid shoesies. If you've got sweaty feet, it's best to give those puppies a rest for at least 24 hours before you wear them again.
Soak Your Toesies
You probably don't need a reason to soak your feet with Epsom salts (other than the fact that it just plain feels good). That said, filling up a tub full of hot water and a soaking solution ($5) helps to ditch any unwanted stenches.
Powder Up
Not only will a Foot Powder ($7) alleviate odor, but it also helps control sweat and friction. Those are two main causes of athlete's foot and blisters. Smell ya later, irritated toesies.
