weird smell

[SteveDenver]

Diet can definitely play a part, as well as your work environment (I am sure the food scents can get into your shoes), and the material of your shoes. What kind of material were the shoes made of? I remember my brother having some kind of leather sandals as a kid and they smelled BAD! It was only that one pair of shoes. For some reason it just did not work well for him. Try to get a pair of shoes that lets your feet stay cool and well ventilated. Some materials can get sweat trapped in there, plus odors, and then the scent really sticks around. Try getting a pair different than the previous ones for sure! I notice that some of my dress shoes get a smell easily, yet my running shoes and open shoes never get any kind of smell. It ends up happening most with the fake leather material shoes I have! Some of my cheaper shoes are fine, some are not. I wear Asics running shoes because they are the ones that fit my foot shape best and help with my alignment since I overpronate, and they never smell like nothing. I notice that some of my open toe shoes will get dirty because I walk a few blocks to work in them sometimes, and getting dirt in them can cause a smell for sure, so I try to regularly wipe them out to keep them fresh. It helps a lot!

I eat a pretty healthy diet, but I know some people can even get weird body odors from certain vegetables, even if they are healthy. You might have to try tweaking your diet to see if you notice a difference. If it's a sweet scent, you may be eating too much sugar and carbohydrates. Also, be sure to stay well hydrated with plenty of water!

Do you notice your feet sweating a lot or no? Also, do you wear socks with these particular shoes?