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If i walk to work in running shoes then change to sandals, my feet smell. what can i do?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Several things: 1st try washing you feet when you get to work and then spray an antifungal on your feet. The odor is probably from perspiration.

Answered 4/25/2012

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Dr. Steven Frydman answered

Dry your feet: Most odor comes from moisture and bacteria that grow on the foot.Make sure that you keep your skin dry and that should help.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

If i walk to work in running shoes then change to sandals, my feet smell. what can i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr. Steven Frydman answered

Dr Brown agreed

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