WAG Deodorizing beam shoes

[All Chalked Up]

It's embarrassing to post, but my beam shoes are RANK.

I have tried airing them out which doesn't help much, and even carpet deodorizer (sort of helps, but they end up smelling like weird fake perfumed flowers and, well... sweaty gymnast feet). Does anyone have any ideas as to how to get them smelling fresher? I'm attending a new gym next week and I'm very embarrassed about the smell!

They are the Pegasus All Purpose Shoe.

 

[meganliz77]

What the heck are beam shoes?! I have never seen any of our gymnasts use them! And our gym always smells like stinky feet so don't feel too bad!!! Lol

 

[All Chalked Up]

What the heck are beam shoes?! I have never seen any of our gymnasts use them! And our gym always smells like stinky feet so don't feel too bad!!! Lol

These beauties! I have bad heels, so they help the impact when I do jumps, leaps and flight skills. They aren't especially common nowadays. My gym smells like stinky feet too, but these are BEYOND and embarrassing! Need some fixes (or maybe new shoes)

 

[newgymMama]

Have you tried baking soda? I don't know about with beam shoes ( didn't even know they existed) but my ds has done stank shoes. I've used just just plain arm and hammer in them.

 

[jessmomto2]

I second baking soda my son has orthopedic inserts in his shoots that smell absolutely awful but can't be washed and baking soda helps a ton.

 

[RAMS]

I used baby powder in my daughter's shoes and it never worked. Never thought of baking soda. Definitely will be trying that.

 

[Kiwi]

You should be able to hand wash these in cool water. Between washes use Gran's Remedy.

 

[iwannacoach]

Haz-Mat squad......

 

[LucyTRA]

My first pair of trampoline shoes were made of leathery stuff and were a nightmare to clean. Since then I've always got the more fabric ones and just thrown them in the washing machine. Could you try that with yours or are they leather?

 

[Kidsgym]

I wash them in washing machine for my son he use them on floor it works he using different company shoes

 

[Iwannabemargo]

the smell is produced from bacteria who are present, they break down the sweat and cause the smell. You can a) mask it - deoderising spray, or b) remove the bacteria, washing or anti-bac kitchen spray

hth

 

[aerialriver]

I throw my leather tramp shoes in the washing machine on gental cycle with gental detergent and a little bleach and air dry them. I've not ruined a pair yet and figure when they get to the reeking point it doesn't matter.

 

[gothgymmom]

I heard that if you put them in the freezer it takes the smell out of any kind of shoe. just take them out in enough time so they defrost...dont want frostbite on your toes

 

[pamred4]

I put a tea-bag in my shoes! It worked well but I recommend putting one in the toe and one in the heal for better results

 

[Kiwi]

My DD has the Pegasus shoes, I wouldn't put them in the washing machine. Also Pegasus say not to use any heat as the glue is heat-sensitive so they'll come unglued.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

You should be able to hand wash these in cool water. Between washes use Gran's Remedy.

no, you can't wash them. it'll ruin them.

 

[Kiwi]

no, you can't wash them. it'll ruin them.

I haven't actually washed the Pegasus shoes yet as they're quite new. Previously she always used Venturelli shoes and I washed them all the time with no problems at all.

Here are the exact Pegasus instructions that came with the shoes:

"Care of shoes: Shoes may be washed with a mild detergent in cold water. Do not put shoes in the dryer or where heat is present. This product contains a heat activated glue and will fall apart if these guidelines are not followed".

 

[Pineapple_Lump]

How about wearing socks...