What helps against stinky soccer shoes?

Intense football means a lot of sweating. Moisture, heat, and closed (often synthetic) shoes provide ideal conditions for bacteria and fungi. These organisms break down sweat into substances that give off a strong odour — often described as a pungent or “cat’s urine”-like smell.

Allow your shoes to air and dry after use; a closed, damp sports bag makes the problem worse.

Combine two things: reducing foot sweat (less food for odour-causing bacteria) and tackling odour inside the shoe (bacteria and fungi in the material).

PediFris® has been developed to make it easy to maintain this two-step approach: first, regulating sweat; then, keeping the inside of the shoe fresh — without masking the odour.

If you want to reduce smelly football boots on a long-term basis, it helps to reduce sweat production on your feet. PediSpray® contains aluminium salts that help to soothe overactive sweat glands, so your feet stay drier and less moisture gets into your boots.

• Application: Apply in the evening to clean, dry feet, focusing on the soles and between the toes (e.g. 4–6 pumps). Allow to absorb before putting on your socks.
• Use: daily for the first week, then usually 1–2 times a week for maintenance; the effect can last for several days.

PediFris® Classic works inside the boot to combat the bacteria and fungi that cause odour — not a temporary fragrance, but a solution that tackles the problem at its source.

Sprinkle half a teaspoon per football boot before wearing them; the powder works throughout your training session or match. This way, you can combine drier feet (with PediSpray®) with fresher boots.

The result: less odour, more comfort on the pitch and in the changing room — exactly what you’re looking for when dealing with stubborn, smelly football boots.