Triple-action active ingredients – Odour neutralising, moisture absorbent and with natural antimicrobial properties. If submerged the silica beads will break and the Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers will no longer function effectively. Warning

Designed by model maker Alex and her partner Phil, a climbing instructor, Boot Bananas were born out of their battle to banish the stink of Phil’s smelly shoes for good. We fought the funk Do not expose your Original Shoe Deodorisers to extreme cold. For example if they are accidentally left in a cold car overnight then follow one of the drying steps above to revive them and give the bananas a squeeze if the cold has caused the ingredients to compact.Philip Osband: At the moment, unfortunately not. But the company is carrying itself and is financially independent. We’re at a turning point, so it’s stays exciting. Boot Bananas are a nifty little product, which due to their cost effectiveness can also make a great gift. Features Philip Osband: Loads. Just a few months after the trade fair, we’re now already working with new distribution partners abroad. That gives us the opportunity to expand our production and continue to grow.

Remove insoles and soak up excess moisture with newspaper, towel or a sponge before inserting fully regenerated Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers and leaving overnight. The cotton fabric used has the porosity to absorb moisture but if your shoes are really sweaty you can shake your bananas to release a fine mist of powder to speed up the drying process. Can you pass on any tips from your success story for young entrepreneurs who’d also like to go into business for themselves in the sports business? These can help to revive an old pair of climbing shoes that have gone nuclear. The odor might not be completely eliminated. But you’ll no longer be receiving dirty looks from across the street. But for optimum performance, incorporate them into your new shoe care routine before your shoes stink. Preventing the bacteria from developing in the first place will keep your shoes fresh longer. But that lingering damp smell that’s particularly common in synthetic shoes is significantly reduced by the bananas – even in the gnarliest of shoes (like those accidentally left in a bag!). These guys definitely work. And they do so using plant extracts, salts, and minerals instead of synthetic chemicals. How Long do they Last?This innovative product is perfect for both day to day odours & taking away on travel for expeditions, camping, work or family holidays. For ingrained or extreme odour this product will not be totally effective, for help in these cases see the listing for our bestselling Boot Bananas Original Shoe Deodorisers. The outer housing is made from home compostable cotton fabric & the product lifespan is up to 12 months. Super absorbent, silica-stuffed fabric bananas: rapid drying technology without the need for heat or electricity!

For drying wet footwear & equipment see the listing for Boot Bananas Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers. Features & Benefits Alexandra Bowers: The mix of different ingredients neutralizes odors and pulls moisture out of the shoe, whereby the interior of the shoes are less susceptible to bacteria. After use, you just hang the Boot Bananas up to dry in the sun or next to a heater. Boot Bananas are handmade in the UK and contain all natural ingredents: sodium bicarbonate, bamboo charcoal, zeolite, dried lavender flowers and lemon, lavender & tea tree essential oils. Philip Osband: We distributed test patterns to climbing gyms, and after many positive responses, started production of a small quantity in our flat. Then, when interest grew from climbing shops all over England, we had to professionalize and outsource our production in 2013. In the first year, we produced 4,000 units and supplied 35 shops in England this year, we’ll sell about 30,000 units to over 170 shops all over Europe. We’d just moved into our first flat together and the smell of Phil’s climbing shoes had become a problem he could no longer hide. We tried everything on the market to deodorise them but nothing was up to the challenge. So, putting our best feet forward, we decided to fight the funk ourselves. It’s…a banana!

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There’s a pretty pungent smell of lavender that comes off these banana shoe deodorizers, but after several days of not having them in, the lavender started to reduce. In honesty, I was half expecting the lavender to just mask the odor rather than eliminate it but this doesn’t seem to be the case. Amazing! Boot Bananas Alternatives Boot Bananas are moisture-absorbing shoe deodorizers designed to combat bad smells, deal with the bacteria that cause them, and absorb the moisture that encourages those bacteria to grow. Their creators, Alex and Phil, had just moved into their first flat together when it became apparent that Phil’s climbing shoes were a problem. Highly effective & long lasting – an average deodorising lifespan of 6 to 12 months with proper care. Designed to work on even the most offensive smelling footwear. If used with trail running shoes there is a risk that your bananas themselves will get muddy. If this happens brush off any excess mud then wipe with a damp cloth, but do not submerge! You will be able to tell when your Boot Bananas are ready to be replaced because they slowly turn brown the more they are used, when entirely brown your Boot Bananas are saturated and need to be replaced.