Here are a few facts about boot dryers, ski boot dryers, ice skate dryers, athletic shoe dryers and work boot dryers. If you are interested in any of or products, please click on the link in the left column.
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To eliminate foot odor, practice good foot hygiene to keep bacteria levels at a minimum. Wear thick, soft socks to help draw moisture away from the feet. Cotton and other absorbent materials are best.
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Moisture builds up in ski boots when ski boots get wet. Many people suspect that their boots have sprung a leak. This is highly unlikely given the quality of boots manufactured today. What's more likely is that the moisture us coming form inside the boot. Of all parts of your body, your feet have the highest number of sweat glands per square inch. The insulating material absorbs moisture before moving in vapor form toward the shell of the boot. As vapor approaches the shell, it meets cold temperatures and condenses. Over time the buildup in moisture reduces the boot's ability to insulate the foot, diminishing body temperature 25 times faster than air.
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To eliminate foot odor we must eliminate the sweat that gets trapped in our socks and shoes. Try wearing sandals, changing your socks often, switching shoes to avoid wearing the same pair two days in a row.
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Fungus grows in your shoes, gloves and boots because it's moist and dark. The fungus will continue to grow, smell and live in your shoes or boots until the moisture is removed. Chinook boot dryers eliminate the moisture and thereby killing the fungus. You're left with warm, clean, odor-free, moisture-free, warm boots, gloves and shoes.
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Kwik boot dryers are for skaterss like ice hockey skaterss, figure skaterss, speed skaterss, roller blade skaterss, etc. Wet boots get cold and damp from moisture buildup. By using a boot dryer and removing the moisture, your feet will feel warm and dry.