FOOTSTANK

[yrmencyn]

So, almost a year and a half ago I bought a pair of Chaco Z/2s.  They're absolutely the best shoes I've ever owned -- amazingly comfortable, rugged, durable, and they can be resoled (they're quite due for a resoling, actually).

There's only one problem -- I've had this pair since March '06, and by this point they've acquired a stench that threatens to take on a life of its own.  I mean, it's BAD.  I sit at my desk at work and think "Oh Jesus.  Is that me?"  And this is when I have my shoes on, so the stank is somewhat contained.

I've tried scrubbing them a couple times, but it's pretty much ineffective.  So tonight I went looking on the internet to discover how to deal with the problem. 

Turns out I'm a moron.  If I had just looked at their website (or for that matter at the literature that came with the shoes, I suspect), I would have found out that the proper cleaning method is... the washing machine.  Just throw them in with the laundry every couple weeks and then let them air-dry. 

So my shoes are in the washer right now.  I'm so excited!  I can't wait to (not) smell them.

Comments

[sibilance7.livejournal.com]

I have the same problem with my Chacos - something in them really holds on to funky foot smell! The washing machine method always works for me, so I hope you will be just as pleased with the results.

[zigeunerweisen.livejournal.com]

Ok, I am so glad you posted this, because I am a moron too. I've had Chacos for several years now and have been not wearing them this summer because they smell so awful and I could not make it go away.

Yay, washing machines!

[yrmencyn.livejournal.com]

Indeed. They do recommend throwing them in with DARK colored laundry, which makes sense, I guess. And one random person online suggested maybe throwing them in a mesh bag, which doesn't seem unreasonable.

[gothicsquish.livejournal.com]

i wish i could wash my sandles... but i don't think i can.

i hate it when my shoes stink.

[lucki-dog.livejournal.com]

I think we could. I can try to look it up.