We love the feeling of putting on a pair of good Running shoes, devouring kilometers and kilometers and, after having enjoyed our favorite sport, we take our shoes off and.... What do we do with the shoes afterwards? There are many who are only satisfied with "airing" that pair of shoes, completely neglecting a proper maintenance of the same. If what we want is to enjoy that pair of shoes for a longer period of time, it is necessary to dedicate some time to their conservation and care. All with the same purpose, that your Running shoes and/or trail running Running shoes continue to give you a quality response, regardless of the time or distance you are going to complete! Here are some tips on how to avoid bad odor in your Running shoes shoes, take note!
How to avoid bad odor in your running Running shoes
The lifespan of a running shoe can vary depending on certain factors such as: the profile of the runner, the terrain (asphalt, trail), the number of kilometers, the maintenance... This time, we wanted to emphasize the care and maintenance of our sports equipment. After a good running session, the crucial moment arrives: what do you do with your shoes after taking them off? If the answer is "air them" and/or store them, both are incorrect and insufficient if we want to increase the durability of our pair of shoes.
As you know, in Runnea we care about everything related to running and for that reason we want to present you some tips to get rid of the bad smell of your Running shoes that, in most cases, is preceded by improper maintenance and lack of care of this sports equipment. Take note of these simple tips and get rid of bad odors!
1. Get a pair of odor-controlled running shoes
As we have been saying for some time now, the best running shoe is not always the most expensive one, but the one that best suits our physical condition and our needs. Therefore, when it comes to buying a new pair of shoes, we can choose among some models that integrate odor control technologies and that put an end to this uncomfortable situation from day one! The reality is that most Running shoes are made with materials that facilitate perspiration and ventilation of the foot, but it never hurts to buy shoes that offer specific odor control.
Avoid washing them in the washing machine.
The fabric and the different compounds present in the shoe can be damaged if we choose to wash them in the washing machine. Therefore, as many manufacturers have already indicated, the best option is to wash them by hand . Simply use a mild detergent and/or soap (there are products specifically designed for sports products), a sponge, a brush (with soft bristles), a bucket of warm water and a towel. It is important that, in order to avoid the appearance of bad odors, we clean the shoes, after having used them, as soon as possible!
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3. Clean your shoes, part by part
Start by removing both the insole and the laces. The upper part of the shoe, usually made of mesh or fabrics, should be washed with a sponge and remove any traces of mud, dust or dirt that may have been embedded. It is also advisable to properly clean the outer sole, which is the main element in contact with the ground, so that it is ready for the next training session. It is important to emphasize once again that the use of the washing machine can be harmful to our Running shoes, it can even damage the properties of the same. Therefore, manual cleaning is our safe bet.
4. Dry them in the libre air
After cleaning, it is important not to dry your Running shoes shoes in the dryer, under the radiator or in direct sunlight, avoid it! . It is important to let our pair of shoes dry in the libre air, away from heat sources that can damage their composition. For a better drying, and in order to avoid the appearance of uncomfortable odors, put paper towels inside the shoe, for a total absorption of moisture.
5. Don't store them uncleaned
Sometimes, lack of time causes many of us to put our running shoes away soon after we have finished our training. We put them away without cleaning them first, and this can be one of the main sources of odor. Avoid at all costs to store your shoes without dedicating a few minutes for a proper maintenance.
6. Extra touch
Once we have properly cleaned the shoes, we can try sprinkling baking soda inside them. This compound helps absorb odors and traces of moisture that remain in your Running shoes.
These are some little tricks to take into consideration to avoid the appearance of bad odor in our Running shoes. In the vast majority of cases, bad odor is caused by improper maintenance of this sports equipment. Dedicate a couple of minutes to your pair of running shoes if you want them to last and accompany you to devour more and more kilometers.
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