12 Best Shoe Deodorizers in 2024: Top Foot Odor Eliminators - Men's Health

Best Shoe Deodorizer Overall

Lock Laces Odor Drops

Cons

• Not as high powered as some powders and sprays on this list

If you're looking for a classic set of odor balls, then you can't go wrong with the ones from Lock Laces. They come in several fresh scents (Citrus, Pine, and Linen) and can be activated by a simple twist. Lock Laces notes each ball lasts up to a full year. While we haven't tested the product for that long, we can say the balls last for several months at a time. The best part about this product is you can toss them in a gym bag, a backpack, a suitcase—whatever you desire—to zap all kinds of odors that build-up over time. Versatile, simple, and good smells. What more can you ask for?

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Most Innovative Shoe Deodorizer

Boot Bananas Boot Bananas Original Shoe Deodorizer

Now 23% Off

If you're looking to drop a hint to your friend or loved one about their smelly shoes, Boot Bananas are the perfect gift that will be the least likely to create offense. The deodorizer is in the shape of a banana for crying out loud, and it actually has a pleasant fruity smell we throughly enjoyed upon opening.

The deodorizer itself is formulated with a compound that includes activated charcoal, volcanic minerals, and natural plant extracts in efforts to absorb foul odor and keep your shoe nice and dry. Boot Bananas can last anywhere from six to 12 months, with some even lasting beyond a year depending on how much work the deodorizer is putting in. Our favorite feature of all? That would be the ripeness indicator, where the banana starts to gradually turn brown over time as it absorbs moisture and odor. Once the banana is fully brown, then you know it's too "ripe" to keep around.

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Scent	Fruity

Most Powerful Shoe Deodorizer Spray

Lumi Outdoors Shoe Deodorizer & Odor Eliminator Spray, Lemongrass

Now 34% Off

Formulated with natural ingredients, Lumi's shoe deodorizer spray provides an extra strength solution that eliminates shoe odor like a champ. It's a lot like the Rocket Pure spray we mention on this list too, except Lumi has a more lemon-y scent as opposed to Rocket Pure's mint-y scent. Upon opening, we noticed Lumi is a more high-powered spray than the Rocket Pure. The Lumi lasted well beyond a day in covering shoe odor while the Rocket Spray usually needed another spritz the next morning. Lumi advertises this spray can be used for other applications like garbage cans, bathrooms, and cars—so it makes sense this is the stronger spray of the two on this list. Lumi does not advertise this as a foot deodorizer, so we do not recommend applying the spray directly to your feet.

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Scent	Lemon

Meet the Experts

• Dr Mark Mendeszoon is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Chardon, Ohio. Dr. Mendeszoon also is the owner of Achilles Running Shops in Willoughby, Ohio and Erie, Pa. He is an avid runner and enjoys coaching runners of all ages.
• Dr. Brad Schaeffer is a foot and ankle surgeon and owner of Central Park SOLE. Dr. Schaffer was also cast on TLC's My Feet Are Killing Me, where he showcased his expertise as a foot surgeon. Lastly, Dr. Schaffer was runner-up in the 2023 Men's Health Ultimate Guy Search.

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