Help~Need Tips

Put a dab of powder in the bottom of his sandals before you put them on! This will absorb the sweat!

What about those Land End velcro strap on kind? That's what my son wore when he was little because he had fat feet that wouldn't fit into regular shoes. Also epsom salt baths help feet not stink even when they get sweaty. I think Bridget's tip is awesome.

The sandals should let his feet breathe far more than sneakers. I don't understand how they could not, because the foot is more exposed. And BTW, he got athletes foot from contact with someone with the fungus, not from his feet sweating.

Yeah.... I thought sandals are "open toe" shoes. How can they make him sweaty more than the sneakers? I have no idea how to help you. I haven't put on any shoe for Kyleigh yet.

Bridget said what I was going to suggest. Heres some other tips I found...

Allow your shoes to air for at least 24 hours before you wear them again.
Use talcum or antifungal powder on your feet
Wear leather shoes or sandals that allow your feet to breathe (are his sandles leather?) I know plastic makes my feet sweat.
Never wear the same socks twice


Here's some good info on this site-
http://www.raysahelian.com/athletesfoot.html

Are you buying 100% leather sandels? I guess leather sandels are supposed to be the best for "NO stinky feet"! LOL!! Also, here in Florida everyone wears those 'boat shoes'. I can't recall the name brand though. (And I guess you HAVE to get the real ones,) so this is't going to help you if I can't think of the name of them. They are loafers, but you don't wear socks with them...anybody know what i'm talking about??

I know what your talking about but I can't think of the name either.

Dee, his doctor said he got it from his feet being sweaty and like constantly wet because of the shoes. He even had us throw out his shoes last summer because even after his feet cleared up, he could have gotten it again. He had to use antifungal creme for about 2 weeks last summer.

The sandals we buy him are from Target. I think they're like a rubbery, leather like material. We're not going to buy them again.

I know it's crazy to spend a bunch of money on shoes that are only going to fit him for a week, LOL, but you should probably get some leather one...100% leather.

I agree 100% leather is the way to go...and Dee's right, he had to come in contact with the fungus...it does multiply very quickly in the summer on hot, sweaty feet. Some kids are more prone to it also...my son gets athlete's feet every summer, as does my husband. My daughter and I have never had it.

Powder the feet is a good idea also...rotate sandles...have 2 pr...spay the sandles with an antifungal every few days (at night) will help also.

You said, "he got athlete's foot because the sandals made his feet sweat."...

no, he picked up the fungus by going barefoot,or some other way that his feet made contact and it worsened by the moisture caused by the sandals...unless his sandals were worn by another who had the fungus, the sandals did not cause the fungus....(walking in pool areas and even showers/bath tubs are common places to pick up the fungus....sharing towels,too)

wear cotton socks (not synthetic...some are even pre-treated)....keep feet dry dry dry....when inside your house, let him go barefoot to air his feet if carpet/floors are free from the fungus.....comfortable fitting sandals that do not chafe/squeeze to prevent moisture build-up between the toes.....it has been years, but i recall dealing with this with my own son......

cheers,gayle

Jill,
I deal with athlete's foot every summer, regardless of what I wear. I always thought maybe it runs in the family somehow, since my father has it and I have also dealt with it on my daughter (at least the stinky shoe deal. Ugh! it smells pretty bad. I keep Gold Bond medicated powder to put in her tennies after she wears them, but we both enjoy going barefoot alot.
Also, when my feet get bad, I soak them in Epsom salt water (warm) and occasionally add bleach to it. This might help, if you can get him to sit still and not mess with the water. =-)

Hmmm.... hehehe, you had been window shopping alone...

I think there is a place in the mall, in the baby section for shoes.

My suggestion, sprinkle some alcohol to his feet and tender care powder with athlete's foot protection...(costly/very comforting), before putting his shoes if both of you are going somewhere for stroll in town or in your home...

Place some thinner socks, after cleansing his feet... and bring a hand fan...

Holly, I love "boat shoes"! Dockers used to put them out back in the 80s. I am not sure who puts them out now.

I used to soak my feet in tea when I lived in FL. It really does help with the smell. (My mom wouldn't buy me more than one pair of tennis shoes, so they stunk from wearing them every single day.)

Make sure he doesn't wear the same shoes every day, and use cornstarch. It absorbs better than baby powder.

I see my suggestions are already in play, so I'll reiterate. Make sure they're lined with natural materials and sprinkle a bit of powder (or even baking soda--it's all natural) on his feet before putting him in his sandals. Also ask his doctor. Some children are prone to smelly feet far more than others. He may have a unique remedy we're unaware of. Good luck!

Keep changing to clean footwear. socks are bad about holding germs and sweat anytime. It is the worst problem.

I have the same problem and have used most of these ideas-wash the shoes in a washer if you can damp cloth if you have to.

I bought some really nice leather sandals for my boys this summer from Walmart. They were only $8.88 and they work for my boys.

My hubby's aunt says that "Gators" are actually made with an antibacterial material that prevents this sort of thing. Plus i guess they are really comfortable and support the feet. They are those clog type sandals that look to be made of foamy rubber or something. They have a reputation for being ugly but a lot of people swear by them. And they slip on and off real easy and are super light weight.

Just get out of style and get some of those old thong sandals. Never walk barefoot, in public places. They made a prescription cream,spray,and powder that is now over the counter. The best thing for curing athlets foot. Tinacitin. {I may have mispelled it but thats close enough. Plus a little dab of that goes a long way. You dont have to spread it on like Jelly......................Norma
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I don't know....But I do know to steer clear of leather and any that have padding or such on them...cause all of that will keep mositure next to his skin...at least it did with my stepson. The leather just smelled funky after they got wet and retained a sweaty smell. The shoes with lining should have kept his feet dry by wicking, but it retained the funk and stayed wet against his feet and caused more funk. We just buy him teflon type sandals or get washable shoes and rotate a couple of them out back and forth to keep one pair bleached and clean at all times

I have put deodorant on my feet.