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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.
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.
