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erp
Feb 16, 2004, 11:19 PM
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So I don't know what the deal is but my rock shoes stink to high heaven. I have to rush away from wherever I'm climbing to avoid complaints as soon as I take them off. I've never had this problem with my other rock shoes. Any scent-improving suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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overlord
Feb 16, 2004, 11:24 PM
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airdry them after climbg.
but if they already stink too much, consider washing them.
or maybe use some medical deswinfectat, the kind used to desinfect floors and stuff in hospitals.
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roughster
Feb 16, 2004, 11:24 PM
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Send Caughtinside a PM. He is the "Stink Shoe Masta"!! Heheh. I used to make him put his pack in the back of my truck otherwise they would stink up the cab even when they were buried in his pack!! :lol:
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grover
Feb 17, 2004, 12:29 AM
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One way to ease the stench is to jam newspaper in them as soon as
you let them air dry a bit. As well baking soda combined with the n-paper
works. A friend washed a pair in the sink and it worked out. Dry them
slowly to avoid shrinking and cracking! Good luck!!
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scubasnyder
Feb 17, 2004, 12:35 AM
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try putting hydrogen peroxide in them, you will see it kill the bacteria, dump a few bottles in then wash them, they should be good after that.
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falling
Feb 17, 2004, 12:41 AM
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What model are they?
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micahmcguire
Feb 17, 2004, 1:24 AM
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dry them out with baking soda after climbing
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michell_e
Feb 17, 2004, 1:38 AM
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there are some interesting ideas here:
:arrow: http://www.gripped.com/forum/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=8&tid=527
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buzzard
Feb 17, 2004, 1:43 AM
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My shoes use to smell so bad that I had to put them in the back of my truck. Someone told me to put them in my freezer over night. I only put them in there for about an hour, although they still do smell. But they don't smell as bad.
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itakealot
Feb 17, 2004, 1:45 AM
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when you hike out don't stuff them in your bag, use the straps on the back to attach a biner or webbing and attach them to a gear loop. When you climb again they should be dry.
That funk is caused by bacteria, and using anything like an atheletes foot spray or disinfectant spray may work, as well as putting rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle.
To get the funk out throw them in the wash and use an ounce of bleach and make sure the machine is set for a full load.
If you are out sport climbing take off your shoes between routes.
Lined shoes will have more funk where shoes like slippers don't smell so bad.
If none of this works then you need to see a podiatrist, since there is a medical condition that causes stinky feet.
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reprieve
Feb 17, 2004, 1:48 AM
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I read somewhere that putting newspaper in your shoes is better for them, because it doesn't allow them to reshape properly or something.
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watchme
Feb 17, 2004, 2:28 AM
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Most people think it is a poor solution, but wearing thin socks helps.
When I started climbing, I did'nt wear socks, and my shoes would be trashed in a few months. Now, with socks, my shoes last for years, and they don't stink.
My feet sweat a lot, so the socks are the best way for me to deal with it.
Does it affect/effect my climbing. I don' t think so. Maybe once I start working on 13's I'll reconsider.
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reprieve
Feb 17, 2004, 2:43 AM
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I just e-mailed La Sportiva about this. We'll see what they have to say about it.
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coldclimb
Feb 17, 2004, 4:01 AM
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coldclimb moved this thread from General to Gear Heads.
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boulderqt
Feb 17, 2004, 4:06 AM
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hmmm...i would suggest doing a search...i know that this topic has been discussed many times before. i suggest frezzing them and not putting them in anything till they are dry so the smell doesn't build up as bad, they will dry faster outside a bag anyway.
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nagatana
Feb 17, 2004, 5:09 AM
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I don't know why everyone suggests freezing as it's only temporary. Freezing works 'cause it "slows down" the odor molecules. And I would avoid stuffing with newspaper because it restricts airflow.
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climbingurlie
Feb 17, 2004, 5:35 AM
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Spray them with some lysol for the next few times you climb in them. It'll kill the odor causing bacteria. After you spray them with lysol and let them dry a bit, put some baby powder in them. It'll soak up the moisture. After the odor lessens, just start sprinkling baby powder in them after you climb to soak up the moisture. (The moisture contains the bacteria that causes the stink.) I hope this works for you :)
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litleclimberchick
Feb 17, 2004, 6:33 AM
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letting them air out after you wear them is good, and then spray them with some lysol. that way your shoes will have a chance to dry and you will be killing some of the bacteria that has accumulated in there as well. :)
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hema
Feb 17, 2004, 7:16 AM
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In reply to: I don't know why everyone suggests freezing as it's only temporary. Freezing works 'cause it "slows down" the odor molecules. And I would avoid stuffing with newspaper because it restricts airflow.
Actually freezing works 'cause the bacteria and fungi can't usually survive temps that low (ie. freezer).
So that freezing thing has nothing to do wit odor molecules (if you were slow them down you should use liquid helium (I believe that liquid heliums temp is only a couple of degrees higher than the absolute zero).
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redpoint73
Feb 17, 2004, 12:30 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: I don't know why everyone suggests freezing as it's only temporary. Freezing works 'cause it "slows down" the odor molecules. And I would avoid stuffing with newspaper because it restricts airflow. Actually freezing works 'cause the bacteria and fungi can't usually survive temps that low (ie. freezer). So that freezing thing has nothing to do wit odor molecules (if you were slow them down you should use liquid helium (I believe that liquid heliums temp is only a couple of degrees higher than the absolute zero).
Nice job spewing junk science. Freezing kills SOME bacteria, but many types will just have their growth slowed, and will begin multipying again once they thaw out.
Otherwise, you would never have to worry about food poisoning from any food that was frozen, and you would never have fungus in any place that has freezing temps in winter. Neither of which is true, of course.
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dc
Feb 17, 2004, 1:10 PM
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In reply to: Send Caughtinside a PM. He is the "Stink Shoe Masta"!! Heheh. :lol:
or may i suggest giving andyw a PM.. he also is well trained in the shoe stink removal arts..
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hema
Feb 17, 2004, 1:14 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: I don't know why everyone suggests freezing as it's only temporary. Freezing works 'cause it "slows down" the odor molecules. And I would avoid stuffing with newspaper because it restricts airflow. Actually freezing works 'cause the bacteria and fungi can't usually survive temps that low (ie. freezer). So that freezing thing has nothing to do wit odor molecules (if you were slow them down you should use liquid helium (I believe that liquid heliums temp is only a couple of degrees higher than the absolute zero). Nice job spewing junk science. Freezing kills SOME bacteria, but many types will just have their growth slowed, and will begin multipying again once they thaw out. Otherwise, you would never have to worry about food poisoning from any food that was frozen, and you would never have fungus in any place that has freezing temps in winter. Neither of which is true, of course.
See the bold bit.
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bflank
Feb 17, 2004, 2:36 PM
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Still haven't seen what specific shoe you have. In my case, I had a pair of 5-10 Huecos that developed a severe stinkosis problem. They were the only pair of lined shoes I have had and the only ones that had this severe odor. I tried everything I could think of with only mild success.
Now my wife won't let me buy lined shoes. Odor problems are now not an issue.
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erp
Feb 17, 2004, 11:22 PM
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thanks so much for all the suggestions. they're some cheapo mad rock shoe ( I really like them though), i think maybe the mugen or noogie or something. thanks again for all the suggestions I just walked home from flagstaff with them dangling from my pack air-drying so we'll see what happens. I'll probably have to get more extreme. thanks again
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Feb 19, 2004, 9:41 AM
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Get some Old Spice Red Zone anti-perspirant deodorant and put some on your feet. I usually just get by with a little on the underside of my toes before I put my shoes on. I was initially given this advice when I was backpacking all the time for a solution to how to keep my feet and shoes fresh and also to help with blisters. It works really really well! I'm sure this will solve your problem! (Other brands may work, but old spice red zone has proven to be the best by far!)
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