after running under the rain for 30 minutes my white sneakers had a foul stench. I tried disinfectant and washing them with soap and water and lots of rubbing and sunlight to dry.

While that got rid of most of the smell, my white sneakers are now brownish, specially around the shoelaces.

I’ve never washed sneakers in the washing machine. Am I going to ruin them?

    • eezeebee@lemmy.caEnglish
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      8 days ago

      If I could go barefoot 100% of the time I would. I really don’t know what else I can do.

      • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        8 days ago

        Do you wear cotton (or another natural fiber) socks? Polyester tends to make smells linger a lot more because it doesn’t wick moisture properly.

        • eezeebee@lemmy.caEnglish
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          8 days ago

          I’m really not sure what material they are (dozens of randoms pairs), but I’ll keep this in mind next time I need socks. Thank you