The feeling of freedom on a motorcycle is unparalleled. The wind in your face, the sound of the engine beneath you and the open road in front of you. But after a long ride, there is one thing that can ruin this perfect experience: taking off your motorcycle boots and confronting sweaty feet. The battle against damp, smelly feet in your boots is one that every motorcyclist knows. Fortunately, there are solutions!
Motorcycle boots are designed to provide protection. They are often sturdy, which is great for safety, but not always for ventilation.
This can cause your feet to overheat, especially during longer rides or on warmer days. Add the natural tendency of feet to sweat, and you have a breeding ground for bacteria that cause that unpleasant odor.
The best weapon against sweaty feet is prevention:
Already suffering from sweaty feet in your motorcycle boots? Don’t panic, there are solutions:
Enjoying Your Motor Boots Longer
By taking good care of your motorcycle boots, you will extend their life and enjoy every ride without the threat of sweaty feet. Regular cleaning, proper drying and using the right products can make all the difference.
Conclusion
Sweaty feet in smelly motorcycle boots can put a damper on your motorcycling experience, but with the right knowledge and tools, you can effectively address this problem. Ride with confidence, knowing that at the end of the ride your feet will be fresh and dry. And remember: a little attention to your feet and boots goes a long way!
Here’s to many fresh miles on the bike!
There are several things that can be done to combat odor. Here are some tips:
If your boots are still damp then you need to make sure they can air out. If the inside of the boot is wet you can put wads of newspaper inside. The moisture will then soak into the newspaper wads. Once you have done this you can take them out later so that you can further dry/air your shoes. You can also buy a very expensive shoe dryer for this purpose but newspapers are just as effective and often dry even faster.
Use an antibacterial (antiseptic) agent For example, an antiperspirant such as PediFris® combined with foot spray from PediSpray®, this is to thoroughly disinfect the feet and shoes against the smell and ensure that perspiration is greatly reduced.
Calluses act like a sponge and absorb moisture, including sweat. The sweat stays in here and can start to stink, thus causing stinky feet. Remove calluses by rasping or even better, you can have this done by a qualified pedicurist.
Choose natural materials such as leather or reinforced canvas. This breathes well and provides natural moisture removal
Wearing boots and shoes without socks is asking for odor problems. Normally the sock will absorb the sweat. If you don’t wear one, the sweat will soak into the shoe and result in a terrible smell. Synthetic materials can also cause smelly boots.
