How To Clean Tieks Smell

If you have a pair of Tieks that you wearas often as I do, your shoes might look like this too. So,no, they really don't make your feet smell that much and theshoes themselves don't retain a lot of odor.

Try one of these stink-squashing solutions the next timeyou get a bad whiff of your favorite flats:

Drop Tea Bags Into Your Flats.
Use An Old Pair Of Pantyhose And Arm & Hammer BakingSoda.
Spare A Couple Coffee Filters And Some Coffee.
Stick Your Shoes In The Freezer.
Embrace The Power Of Fresh n' Soft Dryer Sheets.

Beside above, do Rothy's get smelly? Don't forget that Rothy's are washable! Any timeyou start to notice an unpleasant odor coming fromyour shoes, you can always toss them in the wash and theywill come out smelling extra fresh (just be sure thatyou only wash your Rothy's in cold water so they don'tshrink!)

Considering this, do Tieks need to be broken in?

My first pair of leather Tieks were a bit tightfor the first few days as the leather is designed to stretch andmould to fit your feet. So, if your Tieks feel tight atfirst, don't panic, they will stretch out. It really doesdepend on your feet and some people require a longer breaking inperiod.

Are Tieks worth the price?

The number one barrier to buying a pair of Tieksis the price. If you're reading this post, you're probablycurious if a simple ballet flat can really be worth all thehype – and the price. Tieks cost $175 per pair,after all! (Prints cost even more!)

Vasilev Pefferle

Professional

Are Tieks washable?

Rothy's are definitely easier to clean thanTieks. Amazingly they are machine washable, so youjust remove the insoles and throw the shoes and insoles in the wash(in cold water on a delicate cycle) and they come out lookingnew.

Adan Gyer

Professional

Can you machine wash Tieks?

To clean the Tieks, never use thewashing machine, you can not only deteriorate theleather but also de glue. That's why we recommend TarragoUniversal Cleaner for classics Tieks.

Karlyn Weisenburger

Professional

Can you wash Tieks?

For information on how to care for yourTieks, please refer to our guide below. Cleanby gently rubbing with a soft damp cloth, adding a mild soap whenneeded. Patent leather can be cleaned using a soft dampcloth and mild soap or pre-moistened wet wipes.

Chadya Rehdantz

Explainer

Will Tieks smell bad?

If you have a pair of Tieks that you wear asoften as I do, your shoes might look like this too. So, no, theyreally don't make your feet smell that much and the shoesthemselves don't retain a lot of odor.

Martires Rulf

Explainer

Can you return worn Tieks?

Unworn Tieks can be exchanged or returned for arefund at any time. We'll also cover shipping both ways inthe U.S.!

Mezian Arrizibita

Explainer

Why do my feet smell in flats?

The reason your shoes get so stinky is becausethe odor-causing bacteria that like to live on yourfeet spread to the inside of your shoes. Once you haveplenty of sweat going, the bacteria that live on your feetstart growing and producing smelly stuff. The main culpritfor your stinky feet is brevibacteria.

Willy Gosemarker

Pundit

How do you clean smelly espadrilles?

Steps

Mix a cleansing solution in a bowl. Pour 2 cups (470 ml) ofwater and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of mild soap such as laundrydetergent or dishwashing soap into a bowl.
Dry the shoes if they're muddy.
Use a toothbrush to scrub the solution into the soles.
Wipe the soles with a damp cloth.

September Kroch

Pundit

What shoes are similar to Tieks?

Yosi Samra Samara ballet flat is probably the mostsimilar alternative to Tieks that I could find.

Differences Between Yosi Samra Samara Ballet Flats andTieks:

Elastic around the top edge.
No teal blue soles or stripe.
Not available in as many colors.
1/2 to 1/3 of the price of Tieks.

Cassy Moital

Pundit

Does Tieks have arch support?

Tieks don't have built-in archsupport, but they are designed with a unique shape and paddingfor comfort and durability. If you prefer additionalsupport, Tieks can accomodate many types of orthoticinserts.

Veneta Yllera

Pundit

Does Tieks show cleavage toes?

They almost felt pre-worn-in. One thing I can't stand inthese type of shoes is toe-cleavage. Unfortunately,these Tieks do give me toe cleavage, which was onereason I debated sending them back — which they make easywith free shipping and returns. It took me a week of thinking aboutreturning them.

Rickie Chaure

Teacher

Do you wear socks with Toms?

Yes. You should ALWAYS wear socks withyour closed toe shoes. However, pair them with some thin no-showsocks and you're good to go, stain and stench free.TOMS® Shoes are to be worn as leisurewear.

Merrilee Labronço

Teacher

Should my toes touch the end of my shoes?

Yes, they are. You should have a finger's-widthdistance between the end of your longest toe (whichmight not be your big toe) and the end of yourshoe. If you don't have that distance, you can develophammertoes. Your toes will automatically retract a bit whenthey touch the shoe end.

Boyana Gronig

Supporter

Do Rothys shrink when you wash them?

Do not use warm or hot water to wash yourRothys. They will shrink and lose their shape ifthey are exposed to heat. Your Rothys may be damagedif you wash them on a regular or heavy-duty cycle. Thedelicate, or gentle, cycle strips away dirt and odor, but itmay not have the same deep cleaning power as a normalwash.

Najate Pelarigo

Supporter

Can I wash my Rothys with clothes?

Wash on a cold, delicate setting with milddetergent. Leave them to air dry. And just a reminder: any heatwill cause Rothy's to shrink and lose shape, so make sure tonever wash with warm water or put them in the dryer.You wash the Sneaker like all of our other shoes, except forone very important note!

Stefanita Rothlingshofer

Beginner

Are Rothy's sold at Nordstrom?

The good news is Rothy's are now beingsold exclusively at Nordstrom, meaning you haveanother way to get your hands on a pair.

Natalina Osazuwa

Beginner

Are Rothy's breathable?

Rothy's ballet flats are elegant,breathable and so comfortable that Dr. Cleary, apediatrician who typically works 10-hour days, wears them almostevery day. They also happen to be made from recycled plastic waterbottles.

Katelynn Peierle

Beginner

Can I wash my flats in the washing machine?

Then, wipe them off with a damp cloth. Put the shoes inthe wash. Turn the washing machine to a gentle cycleusing cold water. Pour a gentle detergent into the washingmachine when it is halfway filled with water.

Celio Schulenborg

Beginner

How should my Rothy's fit?

If it feels like your foot is moving around in your shoe,here are a few options to fixing a loose fitting Rothy'sshoe.

Exchange your shoes for a smaller size. I recommend going downa 1/2 size.
Wear no show socks.
Stack your insoles. Use the Odor Eaters thin sole and place theRothy's sole on top.