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Stinky shoes?

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Pibplob · 12/07/2018 14:11

I have some ballet type pumps that I have been wearing over the summer and they are getting pretty smelly. Any tips to get rid of the smell so they are wearable again? I only bought them a couple of months ago so don’t want to throw them out already.

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MirriVan · 12/07/2018 15:27

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Yecartmannew · 12/07/2018 16:35

@MagicFajita and @IlikemyTeahot it's not such a silly idea.

OP put them on ebay but make sure you state "well worn" in the title. They will be worth ££££ Wink

MagicFajita · 12/07/2018 17:04

@Yecarmannew , yes , I've seen it a few times on auction sites , if people can stomach knowing where their shoe have gone then good luck to 'emSmile

MagicFajita · 12/07/2018 17:05

@Yecartmannew sorry , autocorrect got me.

ladyratterley · 12/07/2018 17:11

I second (or maybe third?) the bicarbonate of soda in them overnight.
Myself and an old flatmate had several pairs of smelly pumps years ago & tried it. I honest never thought it would work but it did. Cheap too.

Pibplob · 12/07/2018 17:24

Well, if it’s easy money I may well be tempted!!

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Fluffyears · 12/07/2018 18:09

Iepie eith anti bacterial wipe and once dry put bicarbonate of soda in overnight then tip out.

Pibplob · 17/07/2018 13:31

Well the bicarb didn’t work. It’s probably better but not enough! Will try the teabag tonight!

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Polarbearflavour · 17/07/2018 13:51

I have some silver ones that I’m wearing at work. They really smell but are so comfy. Nothing makes them less stinky. I’ve just ordered a selection of ballet pumps from Accessorize that I’ll rotate. It’s a great excuse to buy some more shoes!

Lostinedinburgh · 17/07/2018 14:54

Leather insoles. Get 2 pairs and rotate them i.e. one pair in the shoes you're wearing today, and one pair airing. Bonus: shoes more comfy!

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