Has anybody used this stuff and do you know if with some heavy handed application would rid my stickies of the toxic pong that comes from their mad rubbery depths.

Seriously tho they really are quite evil and im sick of them contaminating other gear when shoved in a rucksack. Fabreeze etc al has no efect apart from mixing with the smell and adding a cat piss type smell. Anything to be rid of it would be fantastic. esp as the shoes aint that old!

Ben,

NOTHING will stop rock shoes smelling.

But theres a simple way to prevent them contaminating your other kit - stick 'em in someone elses bag.

Si

True, NOTHING will stop rock shoes smelling.

but you can keep it under control:
Try a few drops of tea tree oil inside them and if you're not going to use them for a few days, put them in a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer. keeps them bearable for another 2-3 sessions

Bicarb of Soda is supposed to be good, especially if you have been in any peat bogs (neutralises the acid, or something)