Because it is made from animal skins, the superior leather shoes retain the softness and natural beauty of raw leather, but at the same time, they also retain a characteristic odor of live animal skin. This odor is one of factors to help you identify genuine leather and faux leather and often appears in new unused leather shoes. At times, this odor is one of the reasons why men are afraid to decide whether to buy a pair of shoes, especially if they are used in the summer. Foot odor will become a serious and daunting problem for footwear followers. However, some of the following tips will help you overcome the unpleasant odors in new leather shoes, help you confidently use shoes in any weather.

The first thing you need to do is to clean them so clean. Then you can use the simple guidelines to get rid of this smell.

Deodorants

The simplest and most time-consuming way is to use a dedicated deodorant spray for leather shoes. You can find this type of solution at every store that sells and repairs leather products. Leather shoe experts recommend not to spray directly on the leather as it will cause the surface of the shoe to change its original color. Therefore, you should experiment with small and less exposed pieces of shoes such as the back of the shoe or the shoe edge before spraying on the whole shoe. If the results do not change, you should spray both the inside and outside of the shoe to completely eliminate the odor.

Baking powder

If you have a taste for cooking, baking powder is definitely indispensable in your kitchen cabinets. In addition to the use of baking, baking powder also has the effect of deodorizing new leather shoes. As with the deodorant spray bottle, you should use them a little on the small angle of the shoe to check for color changes. If the color does not change, do the following:

- Mix 1 tablespoon of baking powder with 1 liter of warm water, then use a soft cotton cloth to absorb the liquid and gently wipe the entire surface of the shoes.

- Leave the shoes dry naturally. Do not use the dryer or expose them directly under the sun.

- Remove the dry baking powder in a large box to hold the shoes, then wrap the shoes in a paper bag, then put in a baking pan for 24 hours. In addition, you should also put a little in the socks and put in the shoes to deodorize the smell of inside and outside.

Vinegar

Use of vinegar is a simple and economical method of removing odors. Not only can you use vinegar to deodorize your new shoe, but it can also be used to deodorize sweat or to remove mold on leather shoes. Dilute some white vinegar with warm water, then use a clean cloth to absorb the liquid, squeeze and then wipe the entire surface of the product. Note that you should not use colored vinegar, it will cause the surface of the shoes faded.

Coffee grounds/tea grounds

You can use coffee/tea grounds to remove odors for new leather shoes. Keep coffee or tea ground after use, then dry them and put in a thin cloth bag  and put inside the shoe. They not only remove the unpleasant smell of footwear, but also leave a pleasant smell of coffee and tea, helping you to impress the other person.

Activated carbon

This method is considered to be the most expensive of all the methods mentioned in this article. However, using activated charcoal is still a simple and effective way to get rid of odors. Like coffee/tea grounds, put some activated carbon in a thin cloth bag, tie it tightly and place it in the shoe. Activated carbon also helps to remove odor and moisture for shoes like coffee grounds, but they do not leave the smell. So, this way will be more loved by guys who do not like to leave the scent on their shoes.

Shampoo dry

This method is extremely convenient and have immediate effect after the implementation, so it will fit the busy men. You only need to put a little shampoo on your shoes. You can use the shoe as soon as you spray it, because dry shampoo will deodorize your shoe right away.

Orange/mandarin leaves

Keep the orange/mandarin peel after eating, as the aroma from the orange peel will remove the smell of new leather shoes. You can put them in the shoe again, then shoe on the shelf, separated from the ground. This will be a great alternative for men who like scent but not the smell of coffee or tea.