It is really fun to jog with friends or even by yourself as long as you wear Asic sneakers. This brand of sneakers is really comfortable to wear, not to mention trendy and fashionable. I don’t know about you but sneakers for me are multi-purpose as some I use for casual wear, some just to show off and some for jogging. With the comfort and protection that Asic sneakers provide me, I’d personally choose this over any running shoes. Unfortunately though, there is one problem that most runners encounter even if we own the best shoes out there and that is the smelly shoes and feet. It is a simple problem that can bring so many headaches to you and those around you. It may be a simple problem but the solution is not as simple and will take you some hard work to remove.
The first that I do after running or even just walking is to air my Asic sneakers out. Many people commit the mistakes of keeping their shoes in the closet right after removing them or putting in the laces into the shoe to make it look neater. This will trap the smell and moisture inside the shoes and leaving it there for some time will let it sink into the shoe. Additionally, the more you do this, the smellier your shoes are going to be and the harder it is to remove them. When I wash my Asic sneakers, I prepare a solution of water and neutral cleaner such as liquid dish-washing detergent or any mild detergent. Then, I remove the laces and inserts and rinse the shoes inside and out while using a soft brush and cleaning solution to scrub every dirt, grime and marks on every part of the shoe including the liners and insoles. When it is clean, I rinse the shoes, stuff them with paper to speed up the drying process, don’t use newspapers though because of the ink, and I let them drip-dry outside. I usually throw the laces in together with my clothes and the inserts are left to air dry outside. You can also use baking soda to the inserts if they’re really, really smelly. After everything is dry, I put my Asic sneakers back together and they’re clean and stink-free as if they were new.
It usually takes me one washing to get the smell out but if yours doesn’t, try a second or even a third washing. If all else fails, too bad, buy a new one. Remember though, when wearing shoes, always wear socks to keep most of the moisture and bacteria trapped inside the socks.