Why Do Shoes Smell? It's Not Your Feet's Fault

How many times have you taken off your shoes and smelled an unpleasant odor? The first reaction is to think: “It must be my feet.”
In reality, the real culprit is very often the internal lining of the shoe , especially when it is made of synthetic materials .

The problem? Synthetic linings
Many shoe models, especially those mass-produced, use synthetic linings to save costs. The result?

• Excessive sweating

• Trapped moisture

• Proliferation of bacteria

• Persistent odors

• Ruined socks

Synthetic linings don't let your feet breathe. And when moisture gets trapped inside your shoe, it's only a matter of time before odors develop.

That's why, when choosing a pair of shoes, you shouldn't just focus on the outside. We often fall in love with the design, the color, the shape... but we ignore the inside, which is the part that is in direct contact with our foot for hours and hours every day.
Checking the lining, touching it, asking if it is real leather can make the difference between a shoe that you “feel” and a shoe that… you can bear .

Choosing handcrafted leather shoes , made with natural materials and designed for the well-being of the foot, is not a whim: it is an intelligent choice.
And if you haven’t put on a shoe and thought “this is perfect,” maybe now is the right time to do so.