How to stop sweaty feet in work boots
You can tell if your feet are sweating in your work boots by clammy feet, wet socks and a damp lining after a long shift. If that moisture remains in the shoe, your work boots may also start to smell.
Therefore, when referring to sweating on the skin, start with PediSpray®. Afterwards, keep the shoe dry and fresh with PediFris® Classic. This ensures that every aspect of the problem is addressed in a targeted manner.
Why do your feet get sweaty in work boots?
Sweaty feet in work boots are more likely to occur during long shifts in closed work or safety shoes. Heat builds up around your feet, your socks become damp and the lining has little time to dry.
Breathable socks and ventilated materials help wick away moisture, but do not reduce perspiration on your skin. If the inside of the shoe remains damp, bacteria can multiply and work boots will start to smell.
You should therefore treat sweaty feet first and then pay attention to your work boots. This way, you tackle both wet feet and lingering shoe odour.
What helps with sweaty feet in work boots?
Start with dry feet, clean work socks and shoes that allow the feet to breathe. If your feet do get wet quickly, focus first on reducing perspiration on the skin and then on moisture and odour inside the shoe.
Reduce sweating on the skin
Apply PediSpray® Regular or Strong to clean, dry feet. This antiperspirant helps to reduce the amount of sweat on the treated skin, so that your feet stay dry for longer in closed-toe work boots.
Keep your work boots dry and fresh
Sprinkle PediFris® Classic into dry work boots. The powder combats bacteria and fungi in the shoe and helps to reduce moisture and odour in the lining.
Change your shoes, socks and insoles
Ideally, change your pair of work boots daily, put on clean work socks every day, and remove any loose insoles from your shoes after your shift. Allow worn work boots sufficient time to dry completely.
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Less sweat on the skin, less moisture and odour in the shoe
PediSpray® targets sweaty feet. PediFris® Classic is then used in work boots to combat moisture, bacteria, fungi and recurring shoe odour.
Preventing wet feet in work boots during a long shift
Within the safety requirements of your job, choose a well-fitting pair of shoes with as much ventilation as possible. Wear work socks that wick away moisture and, for very long or hot shifts, bring a clean spare pair of socks with you.
After use, leave work boots to dry with the laces undone and remove any loose insoles. Wash your feet daily and dry them thoroughly, including between the toes. A freezer or deodorant will not reduce the amount of sweat on your feet.
Spray for sweaty feet, powder for smelly work boots
A spray for sweaty feet is applied to the skin. PediSpray® is a fragrance-free antiperspirant that helps reduce excessive sweating. PediFris® Classic is used inside the shoe, where it combats the bacteria and fungi that contribute to shoe odour.
On the skin: PediSpray® Regular or Strong. In work boots: PediFris® Classic. This ensures that both the primary complaint – sweaty feet in work boots – and the secondary complaint – smelly work boots – are addressed separately.
When should you see your GP or chiropodist?
If symptoms persist despite proper care, or if you notice open sores, athlete’s foot or excessive sweating, have this checked, particularly if you have diabetes. More:what to do about sweaty feet en Thuisarts.nl.
Start with sweaty feet on the skin: PediSpray® on clean, dry feet. Then use PediFris® Classic in dry work boots to combat damp and odour.
Short answers to frequently asked questions about sweaty feet, wet socks and body odour in work and safety footwear.
How can I prevent sweaty feet in work boots?
Minimise moisture on the skin, wear clean, moisture-regulating socks and allow any work boots you have worn to dry completely before putting them on again. If your feet continue to get wet quickly, PediSpray® antiperspirant helps to reduce the amount of sweat on the treated skin.
Which work boots are suitable for sweaty feet?
Well-fitting work boots with as much ventilation as possible are usually the most comfortable if you are prone to sweaty feet during a long working day. Always choose shoes that meet the safety requirements of your profession; even a breathable style will not completely prevent perspiration.
What really helps with sweaty feet during a long working day?
A combination of reduced sweating on the skin, dry socks and sufficient drying time for your work boots is most effective during long shifts. Therefore, treat your feet first and only then put on completely dry socks and work boots.
How do you remove sweat odour from work boots?
First allow smelly work boots to dry completely, remove any loose insoles, and then treat the inside where moisture and sweat odours linger in the lining. PediFris® Classic combats bacteria and mould inside the shoe and helps to reduce recurring shoe odour.
Why do my socks get wet in my work boots?
Closed-toe work and safety shoes are less able to wick away heat and moisture, meaning that sweat remains on the skin and in the socks for longer. During a long or hot shift, change into clean, dry work socks halfway through if necessary.
When should I see my GP about sweaty feet?
Contact your GP if you have open wounds, pain, skin changes, diabetes or sweating that clearly interferes with your work and daily life.
About the author & sources
Written by Judith de Jong (Content owner, PediFris®). Medically reviewed by Sébastien Dequidt, podiatrist. Updated on 14 August 2026. We base our advice on foot care practice and on the medical sources listed below.
Worried about a persistent complaint, fungal nail, athlete’s foot or excessive sweating? Consult your GP, podiatrist or chiropodist.
Sources
- NHS: Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis): www.nhs.uk
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