Comments on: Going Sockless in the Summer

By: Jreu

Jreu — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:10:15 +0000

This comment maybe too late, but hey Ive got a suggestion for you if you want zero to none effort of cleaning, spraying your feet and shoes.
Get a pair of Sanuk Shunamis, i wear them everyday without socks. Still smell free. It has been more than a year now, it has been my comfort shoe. Just wash them occassionally, i have never washed them stinky. Ive tried other brands and also other sanuk models but my feet stinked in em. Only the. Shunamis make the cut. Try it

By: Skully

Skully — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:53:11 +0000

I’m a blue collar stiff. And the best advice I got was that leather boots need 24 hours to dry out.

So I buy 2 pairs of boots and alternate daily.

My boots last twice as long as my Co-workers, and at the end of the day they still smell like new. Also every 3 months change the inserts(I wait 6mo b/c I’m alternating between 2 pairs)

In the summer I use the powder spray (ie: oder eaters) but I don’t like the talc powders it builds up in my boots. And it holds onto the moisture. Leaving a cream/paste of nastiness in the edges. That is sometimes still wet 2 days later. Eww.

By: Antome

Antome — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:29:14 +0000

I quote Stephanie, I like casual loafers with shorts in summer, but I rarely go sockless with them, I prefer to pair my favourite ankle socks with them, always varying their color (though black and dark blue are a classic) I don’t see how a pair of socks can be not manly, lol. I even expect my girl to have her own style and not be a weak minf conscious of what’s more in, so I don’t see how manly can be not wearing socks if you always liked them.Yes only sandals without socks, or slingbacks and flats if I were a woman.

By: thebarak

thebarak — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:28:38 +0000

Yes the foot smell in shoes is bacteria and yes they feed on oils and fats. So you can wash leather shoes the same way you wash your oily face. Clearasil Daily Face Wash (or similar products) will completely clean leather shoes inside and out. It will also clean leather goods, furniture, etc., and harmlessly. Just wash the leather like you wash your face. When it dries it will look and smell brand new!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:55:27 +0000

I’ve never, ever, seen a man look good going “sockless”. Maybe it is viewed as a manly thing among you men, but it’s not going to attract many women. The only time a man should go sockless is if he is not wearing shoes or if he is wearing sandals (sandals and socks look almost as silly as shoes and no socks). Anyways, thats just a little “womanly” insight. I do like this site and tend to agree with most things here. I feel real men are an endangered species these days.

By: Tryclyde

Tryclyde — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:18:43 +0000

Although I can appreciate this article, it’s quite ridiculous. There is nothing immature or childish about wearing flip flops. Perhaps if you’re wearing $4 ones from the drug store, but not if you have a quality pair such as Rainbows. If I have to wear shoes with no socks in the summer I’d just rather wear sneakers and socks. When it’s warm, and I’m not at work or going for a run, I live in flip flops and plan to do so until the end of my days.

By: Alan O

Alan O — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:12:40 +0000

don’t discount a good pair of leather flops from Keen or Reef. They look good and let you feet breathe. Remember the sunscreen on your feet though. Viva la flops!

By: Greg M

Greg M — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:37:02 +0000

I went sockless once wearing some boat shoes in junior high (more than 20 yrs ago).
I kicked them off in the car on the way home from a Boy Scout meeting and my father exploded into a tirade about me not having the proper respect for the institution of Scouting, especially since the meeting was held (in the gymnasium) of a Church.
I haven’t been sockless since.

Sockless or not, if you take care of your feet, they will take care of you. My feet are in shoes all day long, so I make sure that my shoes are of high quality, fit properly and my foot hygene is above par.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:25:22 +0000

A zinc supplement can help. Many foot powders contain zinc. Ensuring that you have enough of the mineral in the diet can help even more. Heavy foot odor is often an indication of zinc deficiency. If in doubt, you might want to ask your doctor.

By: CS

CS — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:50:25 +0000

I agree with “Allen”from the post above. Leather insoles are a must when going without socks. This will limit odors, to a point. I wore a pair of leather Timberland boat style shoes, all leather with lug soles everyday while helping out in Costa Rica. We had to wear closed-toe shoes. In doing so, after about sixth week, they started to smell. The leather insole turned dark brown with black spots. The leather was starting to rot underneath the insole which can not be removed. Costa Rica is humid so feet were always sweaty and the shoes never got to dry out.