Sweaty feet help?

What on earth is one supposed to do when those standard, run-of-the-mill lotions and deodorants just... fail? I mean, they completely fall short! Does anyone else out there struggle with these exact same issues, and if you do, how on earth are you managing to solve them?

You might want to give Lushov deodorants a shot. I was reading through their latest newsletter, and they mentioned one specifically designed to be used on your feet too—apparently, it’s great at neutralizing odors.

Or maybe try some tea tree oil?🤔

Also, just a heads up, wearing those synthetic socks can really make things worse.

Honestly, you should give Pedesal a shot (you can grab it at any DM—it’s that little blue box)
It totally works, I'm telling you!

These solutions are now available at our local pharmacies

For me, it was all about using foot powder and making sure I always had a fresh pair of dry socks on hand—I used to carry an extra pair in my backpack everywhere I went. You have to be careful to stick strictly to 100% cotton, too. It’s surprisingly hard to find these days; most brands just blend in a bunch of synthetic fibers, usually around a third of the fabric... once I hit about six months of this routine, I woke up one morning and realized my feet just weren't sweating anymore. My socks stayed bone-dry all day long, so I finally stopped using the powder just to give my skin a break. But before that breakthrough, you really had to be disciplined—changing into clean, dry socks three times a day and applying powder every single time.

The Leader cream actually worked wonders for me—you can find it right at DM!

Megan Morales5 said:Honestly, using some foot powder really saved me—plus, just making sure I always had a fresh pair of dry socks ready to go. I used to carry an extra pair in my backpack all the time, just in case. You’ve gotta be super careful to find 100% cotton ones, though... which is actually kind of a nightmare because it feels like everything these days is blended with synthetic stuff, maybe like 2/3 polyester or whatever. After about six months of being super strict about it, I woke up one morning and realized my feet just weren't sweating anymore! Like, my socks stayed totally dry all day long. So, I eventually stopped using the powder just to let my skin breathe a bit. But before that breakthrough, I was changing into clean, dry socks three times a day and applying powder every single time. You really have to stay disciplined with it.

Wait, what if Ashley Nguyen5 is a woman?
I mean, what kind of cotton socks would you even wear with high heels😁?

Ashley Moore8 said:And what if Ashley Nguyen5 is a woman?
What kind of cotton socks would you even wear with pumps 😁?

Do women only ever wear pumps? Give me a break... 😁 My girlfriend wears knee-highs in the winter and light cotton socks in the summer—she’s perfectly fine. It's easier when there isn't some strict office dress code hanging over your head. My mother wore nylon stockings her whole life, though if I recall correctly, her feet started sweating the moment she made them a daily habit. These days, at least there are decent boots or flats where you can actually wear socks (they don't have to be white, obviously; dark ones work too). Thanks for the "constructive" input...

Ashley Nguyen5 said:What should I do when the standard lotions and deodorants just aren't cutting it? Is anyone else dealing with this—and if so, how are you handling it?

There’s really no saving you now...

Honestly, my husband tried out that Lushov stuff for his skin issues and it worked like absolute magic... I'm seriously telling you, you've gotta try it!

So, how do I fix this annoying issue for good? I've been using stuff from Avon and it keeps the sweat under control, but... any ideas on a long-term fix?😘

I’ve been using some sprays from Schollov—they’re actually pretty decent...

lonecrane42 said:how to fix this annoying issue. I've been using products from Avon, and they do a decent job at stopping the sweat. But how do you actually solve this for good?😘

The real catch with those over-the-counter stuff is that they just plug up your pores right where you apply the spray or gel. You aren't stopping the moisture; you're just forcing the sweat to find a different exit point somewhere else on your body.
Sweat isn't the enemy here. The culprit is usually fungi thriving because of poorly ventilated shoes. When the sweat can't evaporate naturally, you end up with that nasty odor.

My advice? Try dropping a little bit of lavender essential oil into each shoe, or mix a single drop into the foot cream you use every morning. Lavender oil acts as a natural antiseptic that stops fungus in its tracks.
That's exactly how my husband keeps things under control.

It’s definitely a fungus issue. Washing more often usually does the trick. I don't really deal with this myself, but the last pair of sneakers I picked up makes my feet sweat way more than usual, and I basically stay in them all day—literally from the moment I get out of bed until I hit it again at night. So yeah, warm and damp... basically a playground for fungi. I just make sure to wash my feet regularly and swap out my socks, and that seems to be enough.

1. Scrub 'em and dry them well: Wash your feet every single day, especially before bed. If you've actually got the time, soaking them in a foot bath with some tea tree oil helps a ton. Don't just shove socks on right after washing... dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes, and let them air out.

2. Deodorants and antiperspirants: Once they're dry, hit them with an antiperspirant to kill the sweat. There's a massive selection out there now, and honestly, the Schollov ones have been reliable forever.

3. Let them breathe: Ideally, keep your feet dry and exposed to the air. That’s easy enough in the summer, but once winter hits, just make sure you have a mountain of clean cotton socks—doesn't have to be white if you hate them—and swap them out at least once a day.

4. Rotate your shoes: One reason girls rarely deal with stinky feet is because they actually like wearing shoes! They rotate through several pairs so fungus doesn't just move in. After you wear a pair, leave them to "air out" for at least 24 hours while you switch to something else.
The real issue is when people only own one pair... usually sneakers. If you want your feet to actually breathe, go grab at least one pair of leather shoes so they don't sweat as much.

5. Grab some insoles: Any decent shoe store, pharmacy, or DM will have a huge variety of insoles (latex, fresh, faux fur, coconut, whatever). We aren't talking about those orthopedic ones for posture or heating up old folks' feet—these are specifically to stop fungus from growing.

Oh, and don't forget stress can make you sweat like crazy, including your palms. Same hygiene rules apply, but you know, for keeping your mind healthy too...

lonecrane42 said:1. Scrub 'em and dry them well: Wash your feet every single day, especially before bed. If you've actually got the time, soaking them in a foot bath with some tea tree oil helps a ton. Don't just shove socks on right after washing... dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes, and let them air out.

2. Deodorants and antiperspirants: Once they're dry, hit them with an antiperspirant to kill the sweat. There's a massive selection out there now, and honestly, the Schollov ones have been reliable forever.

3. Let them breathe: Ideally, keep your feet dry and exposed to the air. That’s easy enough in the summer, but once winter hits, just make sure you have a mountain of clean cotton socks—doesn't have to be white if you hate them—and swap them out at least once a day.

4. Rotate your shoes: One reason girls rarely deal with stinky feet is because they actually like wearing shoes! They rotate through several pairs so fungus doesn't just move in. After you wear a pair, leave them to "air out" for at least 24 hours while you switch to something else.
The real issue is when people only own one pair... usually sneakers. If you want your feet to actually breathe, go grab at least one pair of leather shoes so they don't sweat as much.

5. Grab some insoles: Any decent shoe store, pharmacy, or DM will have a huge variety of insoles (latex, fresh, faux fur, coconut, whatever). We aren't talking about those orthopedic ones for posture or heating up old folks' feet—these are specifically to stop fungus from growing.

Oh, and don't forget stress can make you sweat like crazy, including your palms. Same hygiene rules apply, but you know, for keeping your mind healthy too...

Man, you nailed this. Send this over to some men's magazine and you might actually save a few relationships and marriages. 😉

So, I’ve got this weird whitish stuff between my toes, and it feels like the skin there is getting super thin. I already hit up my dermatologist about it, but they couldn't find anything—even ran a fungus test and came up totally clean. My feet definitely sweat like crazy, though... could that be the culprit? Does sweat just eat away at your skin? If anyone else has dealt with something similar, please let me know! Any advice or tips on how to stop my feet from sweating so much would be amazing.

Seriously, try to dodge closed-toe shoes as much as you can right now while it's summer. You've got tons of options like sandals (without socks🙂) or flip-flops—they're everywhere and super trendy lately. If you absolutely have to wear socks, stick to 100% cotton. Make sure your shoes are made from natural materials too; stay far away from all that cheap plastic and synthetic rubber stuff. Also, pro tip: just dust your feet with some talcum powder. It soaks up all that extra sweat and keeps that "stinky feet" smell from taking over.

So, I spent my whole vacation down at the beach, and I tried doing the thing where you walk around barefoot or just in flip-flops. Honestly? It didn't do much for me. As for toe spacers—I wasn't using them, but clearly, I should be. I feel like I need to get my toes to spread out more naturally... maybe normalize things a bit. Right now, there's always this constant moisture, which obviously leads to those skin issues between the toes...
I definitely need to do something about this so I can finally get rid of it!