Job hunting & Smelly feet
For someone who is job hunting the traditional way (moving from one location to the other to submit your documents), I think smelly feet are something you will encounter and that’s the case for me.
One thing I hate about smelly feet is, it makes you self-conscious, always wondering who is watching and why they are watching.
For the ladies, If a guy looks at you, you’d be wondering if he is admiring you or simply wondering if the bad smell is coming from your feet.
I recently noticed the smell oozing from my pair of hustle shoes and I have never been this self-conscious before.
What’s a hustle shoe? It is the shoe you wear consistently for official purposes; work, interviews, submitting CVs, school, etc.
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I wear my hustle shoe 5 times a week and use it to walk whatever distance as long as I meet my goal for the day.
Immediately I noticed the smell, I quickly googled cost-effective methods that can stop the smell and thought to share them with you.
Let’s start with the don’ts
1. Don’t wear the same shoes or socks for 2 days in a row. I have worn mine for 4 days now at the time of writing this.
2. Don’t wear tight shoes.
3. Don’t walk barefoot on wet surfaces.
4. Wash your feet at least once a day (obviously) special attention must be given to the spaces in between your toes.
5. Allow your shoes to dry completely before wearing them.
6. Make sure your feet are completely dry before you wear your shoes.
But, what causes smelly feet?
1. Hot weather which leads to more sweating on your feet.
2. Exercise
3. Standing all day (no wonder)
4. Hyperhidrosis which is a condition that causes excessive sweating.
5. Hormonal changes which happen during puberty, menopause, and pregnancy.
Smelly feet are a common condition but the good news is, it is simple to treat. So pay attention to your feet, follow the steps above and if the smell persists for more than one week, you might want to see a doctor.
Alright, I hope this helps someone, have a lovely weekend❤
