Fight sweaty feet – Sour toes

January

If you experience discomfort such as smell, itching, redness and irritation on your feet, and if you tend to sweat a lot on your feet, the cause may be an overgrowth of bacteria that feed on dead skin cells. These bacteria break down the foot sweat and produce waste products, including butyric acid, which is the cause of the unpleasant and sour smell you notice from your feet.

Causes of sour toes

Sore toes are often the result of the humid and warm environment that occurs in our shoes, especially during long working days. These conditions create ideal conditions for bacteria, which thrive and cause unpleasant odors. In more severe cases, this can even lead to the development of athlete’s foot, a contagious condition that requires treatment.

In addition, sour toes can be caused by insufficient drying of the feet after bathing or by wearing too tight footwear that restricts air circulation around your feet.

Emotional factors can also play a role, as stress or nervousness can increase sweat production in the rest of the body as well as on the feet.

Avoid sweaty feet

Do you want to be free of sour toes and limit your foot sweat? So here we have found some suggestions on how to relieve sweaty feet easily and effectively.

Wash your feet thoroughly

Make it a habit to carefully wash your feet daily in warm water with antibacterial soap. Pay particular attention to cleaning well between the toes to remove dirt and bacteria that can cause odor and increased sweat production. After bathing, make sure to dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes.

This Body Wash from Australian bodycare is a mild soap that you can use on your feet daily. With a content of tea three oil, which has a bactericidal and fungicidal effect, it removes dirt and bacteria effectively.

Take a foot bath

From time to time you can pamper your feet with a foot bath with added bath salts for extra cleanliness and skin care. However, it is important to limit the foot bath to a maximum of 10 minutes, as it can otherwise dissolve the skin’s natural fat layer and make it more susceptible to bacteria. Remember to dry your feet thoroughly here as well.

Foot bath salt from Urtegaarden is softening at the same time as it gently and gently removes dead skin cells. With herbs and mineral-rich salt crystals, the skin on your feet is cleansed and left smooth and clean.

Get a delicious and luxurious foot bath with this foot spa set from Beurer. It combines vibration massage, bubble massage and water tempering to give your feet the ultimate pampering.

Maintain a healthy environment in your shoes

Create optimal conditions for your feet during the day while they are in your shoes. Below you will find products that help keep your shoes fresh and bacteria-free so you can maintain a healthy foot environment.

Shoe Buddy deodorizers are natural, cleaning inserts for your shoes that absorb odors, reduce bacteria and help prevent moisture in your shoes. Simply place an insert in each of your shoes when not in use.

Scholl’s shoe deodorant spray keeps your feet and shoes fresh and odor-free all day. With an antiperspirant formula, it effectively fights moisture and leaves a mild, pleasant scent.

Break the sweat

If your feet tend to sweat quickly, the risk of sour toes is also higher. The foot sweat acts as food for the bacteria, which then secrete butyric acid, resulting in sour and smelly toes.

Antiperspirant for your feet

Minimize sweat production and fight odor with antiperspirants designed specifically for feet. These products ensure not only freshness, but also dryness, which is essential for a comfortable feeling throughout the day.

Perspirex foot lotion with anti-deodorant is a cream that effectively provides protection against heavy foot sweat. The lotion has a sweat-reducing effect on the lubricated area for up to 5 days after use and is also preventive.

Deodorising Prebiotic Foot Cream from Green People is a moisturizing and deodorizing cream for the feet, which works against odors with 3 naturally odor-reducing ingredients.

Bamboo socks

It is important to choose the right socks when wearing shoes. Bamboo socks are particularly recommendable, as they effectively absorb moisture and subsequently release it again, which keeps the socks fresh and odor-free for longer.

The soft and comfortable bamboo socks from Bamboo Pro are sweat absorbent, breathable and naturally antibacterial. The socks are without seams and without tight elastic edges. 

7 housewife tips for sore toes

1. Switch between your shoes – It is best not to wear the same shoes several days in a row. It is therefore important that you change between your shoes often, especially your training shoes, as they are especially exposed to sweat and moisture.
2. Use Baking Soda to Remove Sweat Odor – Sprinkle baking soda into your shoe in an even layer and leave it on overnight to remove bad odor.
3. Use vinegar in your foot bath – Add a little household vinegar to your foot bath to effectively remove bacteria.
4. Freshen up with essential oils – Put a few drops of essential oil on some cotton balls and put them in your shoes overnight for fragrant shoes.
5. Give your feet a break when you have time off – Air your feet regularly, especially after wearing shoes all day. Go barefoot as much as possible at home to let your feet breathe.
6. Eliminate sour odors with newspapers – Crumple up a few newspapers and place them in your shoes for a day to absorb moisture and odors from the shoes.
7. Avoid sweaty feet – Sprinkle your feet with talcum powder, which absorbs moisture and keeps your feet dry all day. Alternatively, you can buy Active by Charlotte Runners Powder , which has the same effect.