How Do You Prevent Stinky Basketball Shoes?

Throughout the use of my previous pair of basketball shoes, I’ve noticed a strong odor seeping from the shoes. Every time I put on the shoes, I would have to wash my fingers because of the lingering scent.
I’ve recently bought a new pair of basketball shoes and I was hoping to prevent the smelliness this time around. Any hints?
I’ve been told that since I wear low cut socks, the sweat from my feet/legs can still be absorbed by the fabrics of my shoes. As a result, would wearing higher cut socks necessarily help?

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5 Responses to “How Do You Prevent Stinky Basketball Shoes?”

  1. Nickster says:

    What up Kevin C,
    i think you need to get some “odor eaters”. That’s probably the best solution. Higher cut socks still does not prevent the shoe from absorbing sweat. i would get some odor eaters and just put them in your shoes.
    Hope that helps. Kindly,
    Nickster

  2. Dominix says:

    There are a number of things you can do to prevent this, as other users have suggested try Odor Eaters or you could go for something more old fashioned like Bi-Carb sodor. I’m sure that there a whole aisle dedicated to things like this in a supermarket so it shouldn’t be hard to prevent the smell.

  3. Ryan - The Aussie Packer Fan says:

    odor eaters, foot powder, air your shoes out at night, air your feet out as much as possible and have your feet checked you may have athletes foot.

  4. AMETRA J says:

    Definetely after you take them off put them outside to air out till the next time you put them on

  5. O.J. Mayo says:

    wear thick socks

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