MarcO Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 (edited) Well, I loves me my Birkenstocks but they are rank. I smell like a String Cheese Incident show.Anybody found a good way to de-smellify (I made that up, thank you) Birkenstocks?any advice would be appreciated. I really don't have extra $$$ to just replace them, plus they are super comfy!Desmellification NOW! Edited May 31, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 hehe good thread MarcO!Mine are smelling fine right now, but the season is still early! In about a week or so I should have a nice stench built up on mine as well.I wonder if giving them a good scrub with anti bacterial dish soap would help... I predict it would get them smelling nice for a few days, but the smell will come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I think the word you want is "deodourize".Have you tried the obvious, like starting with a good washing (incl. scrubbing with a brush) in hot, soapy water (and/or laundry detergent)?I've also heard that leaving a sheet of Bounce fabric softener in each shoe when you're not wearing them can help, but that's more of a maintenance thing than a corrective thing.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidy Mae Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I think I've tried everything. My research has lead me to believe that Birks just plain smell (and I even wear the vegan version). Although if someone has some thoughts, I'd give it a try. Sorry MarcO. I don't know if anything can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Vegan shoes? What in the hell? Leather braves the weather! Down with animals!Here's what you do MarcO:1. Wash your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidy Mae Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 HELL NO! Water's for pussies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggzz Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I'm in the same situation myself, there is something in Birks than sucks in all the smell from miles around and deposits it somewhere in the buckles I bleieve. Seriously though I'm gonna take care of the smell this weekend, by getting a new pair, there is nothing that I have come across to lose that smell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Wash em in a Mix of baking Soda ,Vinegar and Water.... then just rinse em a bit in some water with a bit of dish soap or better eyt laundrey detergent!! This werks Oh soo well...No joke.I';ve had my latest birks for almost 3 year snow and they still be smellin Fine!! Also washing ur feet dailey helps Even more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 toss them in the freezer for an evening...it's supposed to kill all the bacteria that causes odour. annnnnnnnnnnd the two most sacred words that can be spoken about foot wear..... GOLD BOND!!! I recommend the yellow flavour, extra strength...and if you're feeling randy toss a handful on the ol' boys...makes it feel like your junk is smoking 2 packs of menthols! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 thanks friends.I wash daily, thank you very much. In the Summer, twice daily. I don't know how Wooks do it, I love being clean.I will try some of these and get back to you. Keep the suggestions coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Febreeze. But let it dry before you wear them again. And the next time hamilton dares you to step in dog shit DON'T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Dunnit depend on the dog, and what you fed him that day?I mean, some people would pay top dollar for dog shit derived from, say, Kobe beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Dunnit depend on the dog, and what you fed him that day?I mean, some people would pay top dollar for dog sh!t derived from, say, Kobe beef. ok dr evil, , you spent too much time listening to dave wadell's japan stories i've found the only thing that cures smelly birks is nothing. i've washed scrubbed bleached, nothing works. "If you're hardcore throw your shoes in the fire!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I say try tea tree oil, that stuff works for everything Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReDD Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 In the summer I always put a little baby powder in my shoes and that seems to help with teh rank smell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaPink Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 This is a great thread marcO!I sell something called "Sweet Snow body powder" - it's safer than baby powder, made from corn starch and other natural ingrdients. Keeps your sandles dry and smelling like honey... and it's edible! I find it works really well to prevent the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Well, for a slightly cheaper alternative to buying brand new ones, you can just rip out the straps and discard the footbed and sole..take the nice leather straps and buckles down to your favourite shoe smith and let them build you a new pair with your old broken in straps...should cost around 50-60 bucks, at least thats what they charge around here. Thats half price for all you wookies on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 If I talk nicely to the sandals, do you think that might help??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I've never owned birkenstocks, only Naots. The nice thing about them is that the rubber sole is removable and easy to replace. I realize you have the opposite problem but if you're replacing the smellies I thought you'd like to break from the pack and buy sandals that are made on a kibbutz in Israel.If you don't, then you are an anti-semite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 thanks but I'll stick with the nice German sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 wow. I'm pretty sure buying comfortable shoes HAS NOTHING to do with racial bias...So I guess by said standards if I buy some shnitzel for lunch does that make me anti-semetic?? what a strange world we live in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Correction fluffhead: eating shnitzel makes you fat AND an anti-semite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 do you really belive that? you can't possibly be that obtuse.....can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 fluffhead77 - we're just joking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 ok, thank you! I really was hoping there wasn't someone of that calibre of ridiculousness on this board. Have fun fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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