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A full schedule of games, training, and traveling can result in not a lot of time to dedicate to taking care of your own feet. But if you're playing hard enough, your feet will smell, and you should take care of that sooner than later. Sometimes the problem goes deeper than a post-game shower, this is How to Be an Athlete and Now Have Smelly Feet.
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No. 1 - Wear the Right Pair of Socks
There is no excuse for choosing to sport a pair of cotton bags with your next level Nike trainers, try out any of these antimicrobial knits and you'll be ahead of the game.
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No. 2 - Pre-game Powders
Gold Bond, baking soda, baby powders, and corn starch are all good for prepping dry feet before you slip into your shoes. Remember, clean and dry feet are the goal as one of the other can cause a smell.
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No. 3 - Clean Your Shoes
Your shoes may be the culprit for repeat offenses, a combination of white vinegar and baking soda will get rid of any bacteria causing the foul oder. Another (more extreme method) involves hot water and a drop of bleach, but do this with caution as you could end up bleaching your shoes. Let air dry in partial or full sun.
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No. 4 - Store Shoes with Care
Raiding your mom's cleaning closet is your best bet here. Misting shoes with a product like Febreeze or stuffing dryer sheets into the toes will provide a quick fix while being transported in your gym bag.
No. 5 - Clean Your Feet
This may sound like a no-brainer, but putting some pumice on your feet won't hurt anyone. Start with a clean slate and properly scrub and dry feet before and after practice.
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