I feel nourished by your motherly way of teaching stuff
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
You are safe now my sweet child
@RAB-om9jy5 жыл бұрын
Don't like waiting in line for that new sick problem at your gym? Then never clean your shoes...solitude is bliss ; )
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
LOL I laughed at this, way too true
@ArticFrost185 жыл бұрын
Just tried the soap and scrubbing and indeed was really surprised how much dirt came out. I scrubbed it 5 times and the water was still colored brown. Feels good knowing they are clean now! Quality video 👌
@hannahmorrisbouldering5 жыл бұрын
So comprehensive, thanks! My climbing shoes for sure need some love.
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
yay absolutely! also, your channel is sick, can't believe i've never seen it before. just subbed! :-D
@myprivateaccount6245 жыл бұрын
pls never stop making videos!
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
:-DD Ahh thank you so much, not intending to!
@Yncipher4 жыл бұрын
2 or 3 things I like to add. ... The first one you already mentioned - Socks. I wear them since the very beginning of my climbing "live" ... So like 6 years. And it felt strange to me to be barefood in climbing shoes. Just like in normal shoes. It does not hinders me at all to clime 6c's even with tiny foodholds. So the sensitivity from my point of view is more limited to the thickness and softness of the rubber then to the fact wearing thin - yes quite thin cotton, or cotton-bamboo material - socks. ... Sidefact: you might not collect that much bacteria and even worse mycosis from other barefood walking climbers. ... Second thing ... Already mentioned ... I use from time to time alcohol, as you did it as well ... I think it is isoprop ... But the brand I prefer tu use is Sagrotan. At least well known here in the EU. It works for me very well ... Third thing and I can highly recommend this, is washing the shoes with a bunch of towels together at 40°C / 104°F at 800 rpm in my washing machine. Just using normal cleaning agent. And let them dry under or next to the radiator. I use to do this quarterly. And guess what I never have issues with dirty or smelling shoes. ... ah and one more thing ... Some gyms here in Germany offers those ozone- silvernanoparticleizer (hope this word make sense for you). One brand or device is called DesiDeoUno (Google for it if you like). It looks like a tiny microwave and does a fairly good job by spraying around ozonized air mixed up with silverparticles for aptox 5 min killing mainly bacteria. ... Ok that was everything from my side. Have a good one and keep doing such great content! Autenticy is what matters! ;) And you are doing great in this!
@cyndere5 жыл бұрын
I was JUST wondering how to clean my shoes 😂Grateful I hit that bell icon
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
WOOHOO notification squad :-)
@bojant265 жыл бұрын
So many gains when multiple people take off their shoes at the same time..lol. Probably against popular option, but I wear low rise socks with my shoes. I haven't noticed loss of feel, or that my feet slip inside my shoe due to the socks. Idk...maybe if i was an advanced climber, it would make a difference. My shoes have no odor inside at all. I clean the outside and the bottoms with a natural all purpose cleaner, brush and microfiber towel after every climb, feels nice to start the next climb with clean shoes. Thanks for the video Jenn (badass exterior colors of the apts/houses in your video)
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Hey hey thanks! And thanks for the input, I've never thought about wearing socks, but if I were to do it, I'd wear low rise rocks for sure. They're thin enough and if you like wearing them, wear em!! Who cares!! And woah that's a really nice cleaning routine. I didn't even cover cleaning the exteriors, which is also nice to keep in mind if you want to preserve and clean your shoes!
@adelinebouwhuis76514 жыл бұрын
I love wearing socks too! I wear a SUPER thin sock with lace up shoes and it helps the shoe fit tighter which, for me, allows for more precision and comfort than barefoot. But thats just my two cents..
@mylesgray34704 жыл бұрын
I have really thin socks (I think they are women’s socks for ballet flat type shoes) and I were those. My shoes are smell free after almost a year of weekly climbing.
@Kiwi_Climbing5 жыл бұрын
I know this was a while ago, but I think everyone at my gym is thankful that you posted this! (cause I'd been scared to clean my shoes before this, and they stunk to high heaven despite all my preventative efforts). First deep clean now done - hopefully my climbing friends will be able to get close enough to talk to me again :p
@aisling10612 жыл бұрын
Also tip for anyone using boot bananas, or any removable pouch insert to absorb moisture from the shoes as prevention. You're not supposed to leave them in the shoe. The pouches need to dry out too or they can't absorb more moisture or degrade far quicker, and you're essentially leaving the moisture in the shoe if you leave them in 24/7. Put them in your shoes immediately after climbing but then take them out after a certain period and make sure they have had time to dry out somewhere warm-ish and dry before reusing them. If you climb every day perhaps 2 pairs are sensible for this or you will end up having to replace the inserts really often and they don't work as well.
@aisling10612 жыл бұрын
+1 for the diluted dish soap solution scrubbing. I used to use a toothbrush when I had old plastic ones knocking around (I have a reusable/refillable now so have no need for plastic toothbrushes!), now I use a couple of those cheap white flannel facecloths. I wet one with the solution and this allows you to use a finger to really get in the nooks of even small shoes and 'scrub' with the fibres of the flannel which still lathers any soap/scrubs away dirt but is less harsh than plastic bristles so I'm less worried about doing this regularly and the imapct it might have on any material or stitching inside the shoe. Once I've saturated all the internal parts of the shoe this way I use 1 or 2 cloths to essentially wipe away that remaining solution in or dirt in all surfaces of the shoe rather than rinsing. I rotate different parts of the cloth as it gets dirty so you can really see when the cloth stops coming away dirty when you can move onto the next part/corner etc. and I'm more confident I've got all dirt/soap out of the shoe than just rinsing. They dry out quicker this way too. You can also wash the cloths too and reuse them, either for the same purpose or others (i.e. cleaning rags etc).
@jamesivan2877 Жыл бұрын
All good ideas. I would not use the alcohol because it will deteriorate the rub after time. But do use '10 Seconds Shoe Disinfectant and Deodorizer Spray'. Household disinfectant sprays like Lysol or Clorox are meant for kitchens and bathrooms - not your footwear. And I will definitely try the hand scrubbing with a brush to get the physical dirt out. I will do this instead of using the wash machine which beat up shoes causing the rubber to delaminate. Jenn is adorable.
@GMtheTurtle5 жыл бұрын
Finally a good source for cleaning my shoes. I knew alcohol was good for cleaning climbing shoes but I only ever used it to get chalk off of the outsides. Thanks for making this!
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Ahh yay! Cool that you were already using alcohol to clean the outside of your shoes, I don't know a lot of people who clean their shoe exteriors. Good on you for being so diligent!! :-)
@Kiwua915 жыл бұрын
Uhh thanks good ideas! my routine is 1)damp cloth 2) let it dry (in the sun when possible) 3) put ‘ the original boot banana’ 4) once every 2 weeks washing machine (without the fabric softener) ah and before the climb a bit of anti-Bactria for hands on my foot 🦶. Love your channel btw support from 🇨🇭
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Heeeey love Switzerland! Would love to go back someday. And thanks for sharing your routine, I feel like boot bananas are popular for a reason, I should check them out! And the anti bacteria on the feet is a good move as well :-)
@JenEFur5 жыл бұрын
Good morning Jen! This was super interesting to watch. I just „washed“ my shoes per hand, a mild soap and a brush two weeks ago. It really helped, at least for a while :D i guess I’ll try the vinegar method next time, since I also try to be less waste. I noticed we have a lot in common. The name, German ancestry, the hobby and you even have my dream car 🚗 Love watching your videos, have a nice day ❤️
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
SO MUCH in common! And yes, I love to use all these ~natural remedies~ because somehow I feel like if I can use one product for multiple things, I'm more efficient and use less waste! Ahhh I wish that was my car, it's my boyfriend's Fiat :-) I also have never driven it because I can't drive stick shift :-( But it's a wonderful car for sure! Have a nice day Jen, also good night !!
@davidryan7875 жыл бұрын
:45 I love how you’re like where should I put these shoes? How about directly on top of my feet 😂 haha but ya on the prevention side cleaning your feet before you climb might help tremendously. You can just rinse off your feet in the tub w/ just water...takes literally
@Sean-mc4iq5 жыл бұрын
My previous shoes smelt awful, however, I would use some foot powder. My new pair I tried using the banana boots, but those were not strong enough lol. I think my problem is that I work 9-5, and have not been washing my feet prior to climbing. Great Video!
@ArinaThomsen5 жыл бұрын
I wear skating socks. Really helps with odors because they trap the skin oil and let the moisture out, letting the skin breathe. And yes, keep your shoes outside of your bag. Mine are hanging on the quickdraw that is attached to my climbing backpack. I heard from other skaters that they put the skates in ziplock bag and put them in the freezer, but you are right, the bacteria still stays there.
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Ohh that's super interesting! When you first said "skating socks" I immediately thought you meant "skateboarding" and was like hmmm never thought of that but SKATING yes that makes a lot more sense!! Skating also seems like a sport where you'd need to really take care of your shoes after a session. Thanks for the tip!!
@chickenspy18545 жыл бұрын
I use some “activated charcoal bags” made for shoes to absorb moisture as preventative. It seems to work pretty well. Just whenever I’m not using them I stuff the bags in there. And they’re pretty cheap. $17 for a pack of 12. 6 pairs of shoes, basically.
@kazzzhc5 жыл бұрын
I have been using high doses of water purification tablets added to water and to soak my shoes in it. The idea is that whatever kills bacteria in the water kills also a bacteria that grow in your shoes. Just use like 10 times recommended does for drinking water and do not drink that water after ;). This comes double handy if you want to clean your shoes when hiking somewhere and the chance is that you already have those purification tablets with you, as well as they are relatively small and light compares to other solutions. On the downside you have to dry your shoes after but again in hiking conditions in sunny day it was never an issue.
@Horselover101Nines5 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and it's super cool to see a female climbing KZbinr :) love your content!
@justinallen52315 жыл бұрын
Baking soda is really good also for controlling the odour and moisture in climbing / shoes, that is what i use
@calebbishop53165 жыл бұрын
How do you do it? Just pour some baking soda and let it sit?
@justinallen52315 жыл бұрын
@@calebbishop5316 yeah about a teaspoon in each shoe, shake it around so its gets everywhere then shake out the excess
@faithwong90785 жыл бұрын
I used it but it felt soapy the next climb because baking soda is basic? (pH>7). Also I had difficulty getting the powder out? So I wouldn't 100% recommend imo. Also the person at my gym said not to wash the shoes or sun-dry them so I think for now the solution I'm leaning towards is the Lysol/rubbing alcohol
@aa-go7my5 жыл бұрын
@@faithwong9078 baking soda is clearly the best option for me : but u have to wait for your shoes to be dry (it will be easier to take the power out), then u put some baking soda for a night or more, and then dont forget to get the powder out. and u can add a drop of essential oil its natural, cheap and work perfectly
@Bloxeh5 жыл бұрын
Same! I'm a relatively new climber and I had no odor problems before I started climbing, but it got pretty nasty pretty fast with my climbing shoes. I was half sure that my shoes were already gone too far, but was able to fix it with baking soda. I washed them in warm water in a bucket with a couple of spoonfull of soda and a brush - took 3 buckets until they were clean. I let them dry outside afterwards and put 1-2 teaspoons soda after they dried. I vaccum cleaned the shoes before using and holy moly all odor is gone! Edit: they are leather free (vegan) shoes, so not sure how it would go with shoes with leather.
@TheDiabeticBiker4 жыл бұрын
I personally use a product called Boot Bananas. Stick them in once I'm finished and they dry out your shoes. Also turn brown when they are due to be replaced.
@janerikholtter5 жыл бұрын
Great video . Just want to add that Bicarbonate of soda have anti-bacterial and anti-microbial effects :) And is a great add to vinegar in cleaning But i would recommend to brush it out of shoes before sticking your barefoot into them as it can give blisters ;)
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Baking soda and vinegar combo!! Sounds interesting to try, and ooh right gotta protect against those blisters!! Although I'm still getting blisters on my feet regardless :-((
@janerikholtter5 жыл бұрын
@@JenniferLangen yeah shoes are bad that way :(
@kacheekyy5 жыл бұрын
The la sportiva shoes can just be tossed in the washer but my shoes are particularly rank so that tends to not wash it all out. I will have to try the toothbrush trick every once in a while. I can literally smell my shoes whenever I sit down on the floor in the gym haha
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
I actually did the exact same thing with my la sportivas when I started and it didn't do as much as I was hoping it'd do :-( And SAAAAME it's so embarrassing for me, not to mention finding a nice secluded area to take my shoes off after climbing
@bilvotel31195 жыл бұрын
Me too
@belacruz9935 жыл бұрын
I used to spend a lot of time trying to un-stink my shoes. I had a pair of BD Momentums that only smelled normal after some really intense scrubbing. When I got a new pair of shoes, I just started wearing relatively thin no-show socks and my shoes still smell new after months of use. Probably the easiest and cheapest way to prevent stink.
@MeshiMeshi-vu2hs4 жыл бұрын
I am one of those bad bad sock wearing people. I swapped to use a ballerina slipper socks from the Uniqlo few years ago to not get pick up by other climbers. They are so thin that only difference between not having a socks is that I feel grouse sweat leather on my skin without them. I usually sweat that much that my socks are completely wet after a session. None of my shoes ever smelled. I am using current ones for 2nd year (already 3 times re-soiled) 3-4 times per a week.
@robgutowski5 жыл бұрын
All organisms exist in some pH balance, and with most things, if they all of a sudden go into an environment where it becomes more acidic or more basic by a substantial factor, well, things die off. I'm not talking extremes of pH, but even a full logarithmic jump is enough to mess with most organisms. Obviously, the respective organisms that like either acidic or basic environments would thrive better, but this also means their chemistry shouldn't sustain them at relative pH neutral, and especially if you shoot in the other direction. Temperature is also a great thing to mess around with, as in general, lots of organisms die when out of their comfort zone, but you'd have to do some pretty crazy experiments to insure first, you're not ruining the integrity of the material in the shoe by going too low or too high in temperature, and second, immediacy of temperature change to a lower temperature, not putting into a freezer but something fairly colder. Ideally, you need to have a solid change in temperature as fast as you can, but I can't condone this considering risks. Baking soda, as has been mentioned in a few comments, is a great method that messes with pH, and should be cleaned with an oddly large amount at first, and to be worn with some baking soda still in, accepting what this entails. Cleaning it out and re-apply as necessary. Another thing is to see a family doctor. If your shoes smell bad after a short time wearing, it's very likely you have athletes foot or a potential other organism sticking to you, and these things can take a while to deal with properly. The sooner you deal with it, the sooner your cleaning will have longer lasting effects. I personally clean my shoes roughly once a week, depending on use and available spares... and how lazy I am that particular week.
@biomorphic Жыл бұрын
I put them in the washing machine, as I do with running shoes. Delicate cycle, 30ºC. And in between sessions I use a natural spray. Also I do always carry the shoes outside my bag. I was keeping the shoes in a sack but I noticed they were smelling so bad, so I started to carry attached to the backpack at the end of a session, which helps. At some point, no matter what you do, you will have to wash the shoes. Either scrubbing them, or using the washing machine. Note that I don't use a backpack anymore: I use instead a big chalk bag and I attach the shoes to that one.
@Chitario2 жыл бұрын
Usually just submerge then in warm soap water and brush the dirt out from the inside. Letting them dry slowly. After use, i usually just spray the inside with some 70% alcohol (a good amount) and set them aside until next use. The alcohol evaporates quick enough especially when you have some air circulation. Never had any problem with smell due to this.
@YiZongOng5 жыл бұрын
p.s. would love to see a before and after for each of your shoes! oioioi scarpa gang gang🤙 i usually use cat litter for prevention (literally the same drying agent inside boot bananas, with the added advantage of being able to replace them and theyre cheap!)
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
HAHA would have really exposed myself if I were to show you a before and after of those guys... And wooooah cat litter? Truly never have heard of that, but HAVE heard of boot bananas, had no idea they had the same active ingredient!
@YiZongOng5 жыл бұрын
@@JenniferLangen i think the main drying agent is the silica gel!
@cheezburgerification3 жыл бұрын
I'm a few weeks too late to have the sun to dry my shoes in (heavy rain?) but will consider leaving them near a heater (just within enough range to receive a warm draft). I'm gonna do the scrubbing technique TYVM. I took another pair deepwater soloing in fresh water and that helped quite a bit! Unfortunately, the spot is hours away and seasonal. Once things are clean I may use socks like I did when I was starting out (should have a better sense now on any performance impacts).
@letsgoOs10025 жыл бұрын
Just put newspaper in the shoes after a climb, simple and easy way to keeps clean and less smelly. No chemical are needed and cheap. Been doing this for about 6 months for my shoes and my wife's and that fixed the issue. You can use the newspaper about 3 times before you need to replace. So grab a Sunday paper and you are set for months.
@crimpychris5 жыл бұрын
Boot Bananas are a great way to reduce smell and absorb moisture with their scented charcoal filling, but you have to start using them with a brand new pair of shoes, replacing them when they get too dirty; they won't work with an already smelly pair of shoes I've found, which is where your methods will come in handy. :)
@jamesbiscuit35145 жыл бұрын
boot bananas are basicly scam .. i've tested them on brand new shoes and they dont work as advertised.. the shoes still smell like shit .. spicy shit ...
@lalystar42304 күн бұрын
I find it interesting to see these tips and tricks, or hacks if you will. (Alcohol and vinegar are also used to deodorise costumes in between theater performances btw) But I'm really missing like a very super obvious thing that I rarely hear any climber about, at all. Cedar shoe trees. Those are designed to wick away moisture, salts, oils and acids out of the shoes (especially leather) and leave a rather pleasant smell. They work perfectly for dress shoes, obviously as that's where they're most often used. but also trainer, hiking shoes and well.. climbing shoes... I really wonder why so few climbers use them...
@CJ-nh5zi2 жыл бұрын
Wow I found this vid late! Did the brush cleaning with soap and it was DISGUSTING how black the water was that came out thanks! I do want to say as an FYI you do not want to sun dry pretty much any of your climbing gear (shoes included) if they are leather it'll dry them out and lower their shelf life and the sun kills nylon! Instead I used a box fan to air dry my shoes - same tech I use to dry my rope after cleaning!
@pooyahat5 жыл бұрын
I just scrubbed my shoes the other day, insane amounts of dirt, and oddly satisfying for sure :D
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
I was SO SURPRISED by how much dirt was in there. I had taken these shoes outside which was probably why there was so much, but still... So strangely satisfying... Especially climbing after knowing that your shoes are that much cleaner :D
@MRFreddoo5 жыл бұрын
I wonder whether the isopropyl alcohol would degrade the rubber/adhesives 🤔
@hydra665 жыл бұрын
freezing didn't work for me. In the UK, 'banana boots' really helped me on the prevention end
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
If freezing killed bacteria, then everything in our household freezers would be essentially sterile, but no one thinks to eat raw meats that have been in the freezer... Anyway, those banana boots seem to work pretty well for a lot of people, I'll check them out!
@schmzowow5 жыл бұрын
i know its not cleaning it, but i stick a charcoal stick in each shoe after i climb to suck up the moisture in them. and tbh i grew up dancing and i never cleaned those shoes so by habit i never thought to clean these.
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
OOH I've always wondered about climber feet v. dancer feet and I feel like dancers might be more hardcore. If you have a system that works for you, def go with it! The charcoal stick is really interesting, not sure I've ever heard of it, but sounds nice and natural :-)
@bilvotel31195 жыл бұрын
I can't go in my room right now, cause my climbing shoes made it smell really bad but I also can't air my room cause then the heat from outside will come in
@guustvanuden29682 жыл бұрын
washing machine on cold and delecate washing program works for me, BUT i want a spray option too because everytime you climb washing your shoes is anoying
@artisdying5 жыл бұрын
I've been using spray for about 2 years now, all my climbing shoes keep smelling like new. Just spray them after every session. I can highly recomment it.
@devyn51745 жыл бұрын
What kind?
@artisdying5 жыл бұрын
@@devyn5174 Just simple Dr. Scholl's Shoe/Sneaker Spray, guess you can just use any you can get hold of. It's more important that you us it after every climbing session.
@JoDaG7775 жыл бұрын
I use old socks with baking soda in them and stuff them in my shoes when I'm not using them. I found it absorbs the odors really well. My guess is that it really just absorbs my sweat after a session and prevents the bacteria from feeding off of it? I'm going to try the scrubbing solutions since that will probably be the best at actually cleaning them! :) thanks!
@phosfaniandevil62525 жыл бұрын
I use activated charcoal pouches in each shoe to absorb smell and moisture. Works pretty well for me. And I’d assume that keeping the moisture out keeps away the bacteria since they don’t smell but I guess idrk 🤷♂️
@Rycamcam3 жыл бұрын
Scarpa recommends drying in the shade, not in direct sunlight. Not sure why, but I presume it's to keep stank from baking in
@kenleighumali5 жыл бұрын
So glad you made this video! My so ills are pretty funky 😂 and I wasn't sure about how to clean them since they're synthetic or if it mattered to at all on the material.
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
i feel like synthetic shoes get funkier faster than leather shoes... but maybe that's just a rumor. i'm pretty sure these methods are safe to use, my soills haven't degraded yet!! :-D
@the.Aruarian5 жыл бұрын
First thing is that I'm god damn jealous of LV climbing shoe designs. As a big and wide-footer, I'd kill for those Street LV's or Instinct VS in a last that'd actually fit me. On-topic: I tend to soap-brush my shoes from time to time while showering. Just feels like killing two birds with one stone. The main issue tends to be drying, especially for slip-on style shoes like the Instinct VS. For prevention I just take to leaving my shoes next to an open window. The combination of sunlight and airflow means that they're usually good to go two days later.
@somabul45 жыл бұрын
Function over look tho buddy.
@the.Aruarian5 жыл бұрын
@@somabul4 For sure, but it's time climbing shoe companies pick up on aesthetic design improvements as well as functional. I don't think many people clamour over the urine-yellow La Sportiva shoes. At my size you just are a bit screwed when it comes to shoes, anyway. Street size 13, so for my feet most companies don't offer half-sizes. I don't even bother with SoIll, because of their sizing. :(
@lalystar42304 күн бұрын
ehh... LV is not Luis Vuitton and VS is not Victoria's Secrets I presume? :P (BTW, I'm one of those happy ones to wear low volume shoes ;) )
@saulsjourney5 жыл бұрын
scarpa instinct vs wmn look SICK
@ReaperUnreal2 жыл бұрын
Just cleaned my shoes with the soap/toothbrush and yeah, was super gross even though they didn't look that bad. Thanks for the very important and useful vid!
@juttingforrest61843 жыл бұрын
When explaining the result use b-roll or call back footage to visualize the method used for a better understanding.
@thinminty53922 жыл бұрын
this inspired me to finally get a carabiner, thank you !
@procrastinatingBRI4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I was just wondering, when you say wash under running water, do you literally put the shoe and the inside of the shoe under the water to clean out the soap? I have some used shoes given to me and I want to clean them out before I wear them but I read it’s bad to fully submerge the shoe?
@ashleyespinoza68635 жыл бұрын
I just got my first pair of shoes! Plan on airing out like you said, but to just keep bacteria away do you suggest I get a spray and spray shoes every time and air out just like gyms?
@joshburger22175 жыл бұрын
i climb w socks cuz my shoes are a bit big. only now, after a year, starting to get to problems where i feel like its hindering my climbing in some crazy toe hooks. i dont really sweat when climbing in socks, but sweat a lot more when without. my shoes still smell clean after this year.
@CayzTheG24 күн бұрын
This video was soo helpful!!! thank you!!!!!
@erickcordero70155 жыл бұрын
Hey you live in Boyle Heights? That would explain why you go to LA Boulder, you should check out The Stronghold climbing gym it's a bit pricey but worth what you get.
@dylanmilne27625 жыл бұрын
I get the weirdest looks from people when we drive home from climbing, usually have to drive with the windows rolled down...
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAA oh nooo.... I mean that probably looks normal when the weather is nice but maybe not anytime else... RIP
@dylanmilne27625 жыл бұрын
@@JenniferLangen definitely going to have to try one of these cleaning methods lol
@Nannarii5 жыл бұрын
Ever tried the boot-bananas? They've saved my apartment from being a biohazard-zone.. They last a couple of months, and aren't horribly expensive
@ishtargurl5 жыл бұрын
I just started climbing a few months ago and I've been running before I climb. Then I throw them in my bag and throw them in my car, where they would sit all day during the day. Looks like I've got a problem!
@kigashouse71765 жыл бұрын
awesome vid, did u end up buying new shoes that fit? definitely liked how u put all the science into it. The great sock or no sock debate lol u are brave very brave.
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA thanks @ kigabite my friend, and I did buy some scarpas but I think I might have gotten a size too small. And LOL hopefully the sock debate isn't too spicy and people can be civil around that discussion :-D
@hydra665 жыл бұрын
the issue that I'd have is that my shoes were sized without socks. They'd become too painful if I took the sock suggestion
@kigashouse71765 жыл бұрын
Scarpas take alot longer to break in and u should be good once they do, wear for 10 mins a day and bend them. Do like toe stair climbs in them will work wonders
@theloadedpun5 жыл бұрын
i JUST got the same scarpa shoes brand spankin new and oh boy do i feel like i'm wrestling a bear when i gotta take em off. (ps will try the vinegar and alcohol methods cus lysol really do stank)
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
TRULY like the shoes smell so strongly of that aggressive "fresh linen"... and OOH THESE scarpa shoes are airtight but so so tough to get in and out of, geez!!
@merakmontiel70985 жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea to wash them with antibacterial soap first and then do it with the vinegar? or would it be pointless?
@saturdaycat63594 жыл бұрын
I was told to not wear socks but recently when the weather gets really warm, my feet started to sweat like crazy and I could feel that it was slippery inside my shoes. Then I started wear socks and it solved my problem. I wear socks that have separate toes, but I see a lot of people wearing normal socks too.
@rachellee72485 жыл бұрын
how significant are these findings?? p
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
girl p is < 1E-23
@crescentfuze5 жыл бұрын
When drying shoes have them upside down leaning so the place where you put your feet is facing and touching the ground.
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Oooh good move! Idk why I left them that way even though there wasn't any sun to dry them out... Oh well! Next time for sure :-)
@crescentfuze5 жыл бұрын
@@JenniferLangen :D
@quangdoan31083 жыл бұрын
I use a 70% methylated spirits spray. Cheap and effective. 70% does not evaporate too quickly so allows time to work. Methylated spirits is denatured ethanol, so just like how you’d wipe down a work bench in a microbiology lab. It also gets rid of the odour.
@beardedboulderer26093 жыл бұрын
I've been using 60% isopropyl after climbing and mine are doing fine. Just wash them out once a month (if you climb 5-6 times per week) and you'll be fine iA
@LaPulgaM2 жыл бұрын
I love my climbing gym, but the most yucky thing are the floor mats lol do gyms wash those mats every once in a while? I should ask my gym... People be barefoot, climbing shoes on or even outside shoes on... I know cause I work there and I do all three 😅
@portentouslad50515 жыл бұрын
Pretty much all I do is rinse them out with warm water in the tub every two or three times I go climbing and then of course the obligatory socks. I feel like the socks help the most don't use cheap ones:) I just took a sniff on my shoes I was wearing all day yesterday and they do not smell at all. So go socks!
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you really take care of your shoes :-) ! Every two or three times is pretty good, sometimes I don't even remember to even take them out of my car trunk... But thanks for the tip!
@grosebud4554 Жыл бұрын
I went to my local climbing gym for the first time and upon walking through the door it smelled like feet. Is this how all gyms generally smell? Maybe they haven’t cleaned the pads in a while lol but my wife had to leave cause of how bad the odor was
@achilles_kbab3 жыл бұрын
Peaches and onions? That's a "Holes" reference! (Louis Sachar)
@oceannash37465 жыл бұрын
I heard that tea tree oil is good for eliminating bacteria. it also has a kinda nice smell. so I used diluted tea tree oil and it didn't help at all, in fact, I think it made it worse.
@anorangewithadvil5 жыл бұрын
It makes sense the vinegar didn't leave a scent, it's volatile in our atmospheric conditions and would evaporate. I think I'll give my shoes a good scrub with some tomorrow (:
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
woohoo you're in for a treat!! :-))
@jcw3495 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know, on long term basis, if there's a difference between vinegar Vs antibac soap!!??
@wolfemooney71885 жыл бұрын
Yesss!! I’m stoked!
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
OoooOOooOOOhYYYeeeeeEEAaHHH :---)
@GarrettEderer4 жыл бұрын
Oh.... let me get my shoes out of the freezer! Hahaha 😆 never thought about that.
@jamesbiscuit35145 жыл бұрын
so .. ur new shoes are scarpa instinct? very good choice as long as they are tight-fitting ..
@mikegustafson66794 жыл бұрын
Great work, not weird at all!
@Violianom3 жыл бұрын
Only been climbing for a few weeks so my shoes aren't that gross. Definitely gonna get a carabiner to carry the shoes though. Also, I had an 80% isopropyl alcohol bottle laying around and Lysol wipes 'cause of the pandemic ya know. I don't know why sniffing the shoes after spraying was a good idea.. Anyways, thanks Jen(n)!
@TheUCuber5 жыл бұрын
I'm a proud wearer of socks!!!
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha sock gang is going off in the comments right now! You are def not alone, I'm seeing a lot of fans of the no-show socks especially right now
@AdventureTimeLoui5 жыл бұрын
What materials are your shoes?
@hijack804 жыл бұрын
Super great video! Thank you!
@taiman94235 жыл бұрын
Where can I find this research paper regarding climbing shoes cleaning technique?
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
soooooo that's a good question, i didn't include anything because there isn't really anything peer-reviewed regarding climbing shoes specifically. i would start by looking up strains of bacteria common in athletic shoes, or bacteria commonly found in human sweat on pubmed. then you'll have a better idea of how to remedy those types of bacteria! at least, that's how i'd go about doing it! cheers! :-)
@andulasis62834 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was a very informative and nice video :)
@ChBrahm4 ай бұрын
5:06 a week ago I left my shoes out the balcony to dry. I forgot and next day it POURED When I remembered my shoes were outside they were filled to the brim with rain I poured the water out before going back in to dry them and I was surprised by the brownest water I´ve ever seen Honestly shooked
@py27064 жыл бұрын
Older video, but was wondering, I noticed that many foot sprays are antifungal, but it is bacteria that can cause odor. Does anyone use, or have you found, antibacterial foot sprays?? Would love to find a super simple spray method :)
@FlatOutFE5 жыл бұрын
I like it wear my shoes for 4 hours straight, stick them straight into the backpack, and let them sit in the hot car for a couple of days. Is that a good way to do it?
@kacperkepinski49903 жыл бұрын
How often clean them?
@JPJeppe5 жыл бұрын
Stop the stinkyness at the source, then you don't have to bother with vinegar / soaps. I wash my feet before climbing and use alum on the feet. No smell after using my shoes for 7 months! Also, don't ever use anti-bacterial soaps, they contribute to the issue with antibiotics resistance!
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
oof, didn't even think of that... in the future, unless you wanna make your shoes super-bacteria breeding zones, just use the preventative measures!! so much easier, just like you said!!
@inretrograde5 жыл бұрын
I put those ~activated charcoal~ bags in my shoes. Two months in, smells same as new. Just have to recharge the bags in the sun. Yay.
@calebbishop53165 жыл бұрын
inretrograde where can you get those?
@inretrograde5 жыл бұрын
@@calebbishop5316 I got mine from Amazon. ~$14 for a four pack
@montrealthis4 жыл бұрын
Frontal washing machine works great!
@mariaschuh92482 жыл бұрын
"... I mean my climbing gym uses it. So you can ... call them." hahaha
@TitaniusAnglebard5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very helpful.
@ricmonstro5 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Tee tree oil?
@JenniferLangen5 жыл бұрын
i was actually gonna mention it in this video! i would probably add it to the isopropyl spray in the future, if anything just because i really like the smell. i've never used it to disinfect anything, but i have used it to spot treat acne on my face. i think it's supposed to help with the bacteria. but yeah, big fan of that stuff! smells great, too.
@weylandyutani42542 жыл бұрын
Literally just paused the video and clipped my shoes to my bag with a locking carabiner.
@Captaraknospider Жыл бұрын
There is stitching that rides on my big toe. Sox allow me to wear my shoes with less pain.
@zuk2072 жыл бұрын
You don't really want to use alcohol on leather shoes
@davidroberts70205 жыл бұрын
great animations!
@ConanZH5 жыл бұрын
Cleaning climbing shoes? Naaaah they must stink! 😂