Wet bike shoes

[katiewlx]

Problem is most homes don't even get the free newspapers. Not had one for over 10 years.

Dehumidifier or a fan to dry them quickly.

I believe shops still sell them though, nobody said these solutions had to be free

I always stick mine in the airing cupboard, though I realise more modern houses dont quite heat a cupboard in the house for no particular reason anymore.

but do it straight away you get home, dont let them stay damp overnight.

 

[PaulSB]

Stuff with newspapers and allow to dry naturally, using heat, eg placing on a radiator, will only encourage the bacteria which create the odour.

One odour solution when the shoes are dry is this. Mix bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and cornflower in the ratio of 1:1:2 parts. Divide in half between two old socks. Place inside shoe at least overnight.

When wet sprinkle in vinegar and leave to dry. When dry sprinkle in bicarbonate of soda - gets messy.

You'd be amazed at the uses these products have around the house, good in cakes as well. Every few months I wash mine with detergent and dry outside. This is best done on windy days.

Overshoes don't make much difference in rain like we had on Friday. You need winter boots for that.