Post: #1

Hey guys, so my feet sweat like all the time. Obviously this also makes my feet stink. Soaking my feet in baking-soda water usually takes away the smell. But before you know it, they start to sweat again. Putting powder in my shoes is usually a no-go as the sweat just turns it into paste.

I'm currently looking at getting some moisture-wicking socks and seeing if they help keep my feet dry. I really don't want to have to do surgery.

Has anyone else dealt with this issue successfully? It's pretty damn annoying and has been a life-long thing.

Post: #2

Have not dealt with it but I have the same issue. I always gets shoes at least 2 sizes too large, buy several sets of insoles, rotate insoles everyday and also often rotate shoes. In the summer I wear Chaco brand sandals which let my feet air out a lot. I bought some very expensive loafers but the inside is a slip and slide. It appears the insole is ruined from excess sweating.

I sweat everywhere heavily but my hands and feet can sometimes sweat off drops even if I'm not doing anything.

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Post: #3

I would suffer the most from sweaty feet while skiing. The most pointless bodily function that makes your feet stupid cold.

The only 100% effective solution was spraying antiperspirant deodorant onto my feet. The issue is, your underarms will sweat more to compensate for it.

Post: #4

I have a similar problem although baby powder on my feet and in my socks normally helps out quite a bit. Not sure what type of shoes you have to wear for work or which you typically wear with your style but I have a few pairs of new balances that are super breathable. Not great for rain or snow as water goes straight through them but in the summer they are great definitately catch a breeze through the show and that really helps.

Post: #5

Try wearing shoes without socks that are designed for that (eg boat shoes, some loafers). I wear these all the time without issue, though I don't have especially sweaty feet.

Ditch cotton socks for superfine merino socks. Cotton is a plant so it wants to retain moisture, wool is designed to wick away moisture. Superfine merino is thin enough to be worn in the heat, and has excellent circulation.

Maybe you could alter your diet to address the issue as well - diet often affects your body in ways that people don't expect. Do some googling.

Post: #6

Check out the aluminium hexachloride-based antiperspirants, often they can be used underarm and on feet/hands. Various brands and strengths available - Odaban, Anhydrol, Driclor etc.

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Post: #7

Certain Dri antiperspirant roll-on. It turns excessively sweaty underarms into a desert if you use too much, and the only antiperspirant that works for me. I apply it to my feet periodically as well. Apply daily for 2-3 days and then you can drop down to once every three or so.

Post: #8

Certain-Dri or really any gel anti-antiperspirant with aluminum does the trick. You don't need much of it either to really cut down how much your feet sweat. I've been doing it for years, originally got the suggestion from my uncle who is a podiatrist.

Post: #9

I get really sweaty hands in the summer and hate it, tried some hand lotions but none really helped. anyone know about any natural solutions?

Post: #10

Novus, I'd say Certain Dri again based on Amazon reviews, but that depends on your definition of "natural" and how strongly you feel about it being a natural solution.

Post: #11

Ditropan,if that is avaliable where you live.

Post: #12

I get sweaty feet as well. I've tried foot sprays and baby powder but that wouldn't have too much effect in preventing sweating. What I've started doing recently is after showering in the morning I put a tiny bit of fragrance lotion (Bath and Body Works to be specific) on the bottom of each foot. After getting home from work I notice there's barely (if any) foul oder and I seem to sweat a bit less. I even had a female friend comment that my feet smelled really good after (reluctantly) taking my shoes off at her house

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