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3 Steps To Get Rid Of Foot Odor In Your Climbing Shoes Today

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Stinky Climbing ShoesFoot odor in your climbing shoes is caused by bacteria.  That is the bottom line.  That is the end to the “why do my shoes stink” question.

It doesn’t matter if you shoes are leather or synthetic.  It doesn’t matter if you are male or female.  It doesn’t matter if your shoes are new or old.  Bacteria is causing the odor.

3 Steps To Get Rid Of Foot Odor In Your Climbing Shoes Today

Details of Step 1.  Use The Hair Dryer Method

Use a hair dryer to kill bacteria in climbing shoes
Use a hair dryer to kill bacteria in climbing shoes.

Use your hair dryer to dry out your climbing shoes and kill the bacteria.

Hair Dryer Method To Rid Your Climbing Shoes of Foot Odor
Don’t bury the hair dryer in your climbing shoe.

If you have a hair dryer, you know how to use it.  Hold it 2 – 4 inches away from the shoe and direct the heat into the shoe; moving the “aim” of the hair dryer back and forth from toebox to heel.  Do it for about a minute in each climbing shoe, then repeat.

 

 

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How To Choose Rock Climbing Shoes For People With Odd Size Feet

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You are slowly falling in love with climbing.  You are ready to stop renting shoes at the gym.  You are ready to buy your first pair of rock climbing shoes.

So how do you choose rock climbing shoes?  What if you have odd size feet?

The only rule you need to follow is this:  Try on many shoes.

How To Choose Rock Climbing Shoes For Odd Size FeetStart Your Search For Rock Climbing Shoes At Your Gym

If your gym has a shoe that fits you well, ask your wall manager if they sell the used shoes for a steep discount.  Most gyms do sell their old shoes.  Albeit, those shoes are going to be very worn out before your gym retires them.

Next, ask your wall manager to schedule a gear rep to come to your gym to demo shoes.  At events like this that I have attended, I was able to try out 3 different kinds of shoes.  Here’s the key benefit:  You get to climb in them.  And that is, without any doubt, the best way to feel out a new shoe.  Just keep trying on shoes.

Continue Your Search For Rock Climbing Shoes At Your Outdoor Shop

Most likely, you will be headed to your local outdoor shop.  Backwoods, REI, Moosejaw, Dynamic Earth.  If you are lucky, they will have a mini wall to test out your shoes.  Just keep your ears open for these words: [Read more…] about How To Choose Rock Climbing Shoes For People With Odd Size Feet