Warum Do My Feet Smell So Bad?

I am not afraid to admit that I, like several of you reading this, have experienced the dreading smelly feet. That fear of taking shoes off due to their stench is something that has surely gripped all of us at least once in recent times right?

Why Do Feet Smell?

It can get even worse the hotter it is, and intense exercise such as Zumba workouts can make the smell worse as the sweat increases. Due to the hot moist environment that is created within our shoes, bacteria grow and thrive. They find a welcome home in dark, damp, and moist areas, especially between toes. Once the bacteria find their way into damp feet and set up shop, they will begin to multiply in numbers, slowly eating the dead skin cells and even the oil that feet produce.

It’s when they start getting rid of the waste which is an organic acid that the smelling begins. Sometimes a special type of bacteria can find its way on to your feet and these create a very particular sulfur smell.

How To Prevent Smelly Feet

• It is important to keep your feet as dry as possible; damp conditions will quickly become a harvesting ground for the all too willing bacteria.
• Remember to change your socks after exercising or simply just wearing shoes for a long time.

If you continue to wear the same socks, they may not have dried from the last time and can still be damp which is bad news.

Sandals and open toe shoes are fine, but sneakers in particular will soak up sweat and eventually leave a stale smell.