There’s nothing like kicking off your shoes after a long day. But while "letting the dogs out" can be a relief, it can come with a cost — an unpleasant aroma. Wondering how to get rid of smelly feet ...

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Amy Jamieson Q: I live ...

Foot odor is very common in both men and women and is caused by excess sweat. This sweat leads to bacteria growth on the skin, socks, and shoes. The bacteria thrives in a damp, dark environment and ...

The common courtesy of kicking off shoes at the front door of a friend’s house is a smelly feet sufferer’s worst nightmare. The floors may go scuff-free, but at the cost of the release of an odor ...

Hyperhidrosis — a condition that causes overactive sweat glands — can make your feet extra stinky. You may also have particularly smelly feet if you get a fungal infection called Athlete's foot. If ...

If you’ve ever slipped off your shoe and gotten an unpleasant whiff of foot stench, rest assured that you’re not alone. Podiatrist and American Podiatric Medical Association spokesperson Priya ...

Dianne Isbell has written an etiquette column for the Belleville News-Democrat since 1987. She served as director of protocol for U.S. Air Force Communications Command before retiring in 2001. Q. I ...

People aren't always open books when it comes to their foot odor solutions, and I don't necessarily blame them. However, for athletes, sweaty feet and smelly shoes are often just a part of everyday ...

Stinky feet can be more than a nuisance. They can be a major source of embarrassment. Some people can’t seem to escape giving off that smell, hard as they try. One expert, Jane E. Andersen, a doctor ...

Foot odor is an embarrassing but common issue that can affect anyone. While poor hygiene, sweat, and bacteria are often blamed, diet plays a surprisingly large role in how our bodies smell. Certain ...

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There's a whiff of something in the air that's distinctly... foot. The Is that me?! panic sets in. Many of us have been in your, ahem, shoes. The odd case of bromodosis—yep, foot odor even has its own ...