How do you get the smell out of shoes?

How do you get the smell out of shoes?

Put baking soda in the offending shoes. If the freezer trick does not work, put in a healthy dose of baking soda and let the powder absorb the odor overnight. Place fresh orange, grapefruit, lemon, or lime peel into the shoes. Fresh citrus peel has a great smell because of its essential oils.

Why do my shoes smell so bad?

When your feet can't breathe, bacteria proliferate, breeding on your feet, spreading to your socks, and making themselves at home in your favorite shoes. They release foul-smelling toxins, which are absorbed by your shoes, causing them to reek even after they've aired out.