Stinky Shoes? Try These 12 Hacks to Get Rid of Odor Fast

We've all had the stinky shoe problem. All of us. From restaurants hosts, to CEOs, to stay-at-home moms, to the funemployed, no one is immune from stinky shoes. However, it's not something you need to resign yourself to live with. There are plenty of options before you have to make the tough choice: is it time to leave those shoes behind? Before you do, try our shoe odor hacks.

The sun solves a lot of problems, including the shoe problem. Set them out in the sunshine to solve the odorous issue.

On the flip side, you can freeze your shoes into smelling better. Seal them in a plastic bag and let them chill out overnight.

If your shoes are safe to wash, toss them into your washer to banish funky odors!

Baking soda covers a lot of sins, including stinky shoes. Add a hearty sprinkle to the inside of both of your shoes and allow it to absorb those overs overnight. Vacuum up and be on your way.

Essential oils are a great way to mellow out any stinky shoes. Just add a few drops of your favorite scent, and your stinky shoes are no longer an issue.

Vinegar is an easy way to neutralize odors; you likely already have some on hand. Mix with water in a ratio of 1:4 and give your shoes a light spritz. But, do not mix this method with baking soda unless you want a volcano science experiment inside of your shoe.

No vinegar? Give rubbing alcohol a spin. Wipe down with some pre-moistened cloths, or give the inside a gentle spritz.

Charcoal is an excellent odor absorber. Pop a charcoal air freshener sachet into your shoes, and then keep those odors at bay by storing your shoes with the sachets in them after every use.

Few things beat a classic approach: shoe deodorizer! Pick up a bottle from the grocery store or browse online for one that'll do the trick.

Artisanal or scented bar soap can pull double duty. Not only does this clean you, but a bar of dry bar soap can clean up those stinky shoe odors. Stuff them in your shoes overnight.

Easy to pack if you're on the road, this shoe deodorizer hack is so simple: toss a few tea bags, any flavor although the more pungent, the better, into your shoes. Don't make tea with these, though.

Sometimes there's no saving your shoes. And sometimes a goodbye is the only answer. On the upside, it's time to go shoe shopping!

Stinky shoe problem? Who? Not you! Armed with these hacks and tips for fixing any stinky shoe, you'll have that pep in your step and pride in your stride in no time.