Why Your Dinghy Boots Reek — And What You Can Do About It
There’s nothing quite like a great day on the water. Salt spray, adrenaline, maybe a capsize or two. But when you peel off your dinghy boots and that stale swampy pong hits you — that part’s less fun.
Let’s be clear: it’s not your fault.
Dinghy boots like these — snug-fitting, neoprene-lined, sealed tight with velcro and laces — are perfect breeding grounds for odour. They trap water, sweat, and warmth. Then they get chucked in a kit bag or left in a cold, dark locker. The result? A powerful whiff of eau de regret.
That’s where Shoe Ninja comes in.
Our natural, activated charcoal pouches absorb moisture and neutralise odour, fast. No perfumes, no gimmicks, just science and bamboo.
How to stop your sailing boots smelling like death:
Rinse after every sail – Salt and bacteria love each other. A quick freshwater rinse goes a long way.
Dry upside down – Let gravity help drain the worst of the water out.
Store with a Shoe Ninja inside – Pop a pouch in each boot. It’ll pull out the lingering moisture and take the stink with it.
Swap out pouches every 6–8 weeks – When they’re saturated, they stop working. Replacing them keeps your boots fresh all season.
Bonus: Your kit bag will thank you too.
Chuck a couple of pouches in your sailing bag to stop it smelling like wet dog and despair. Works on gloves and buoyancy aids, too.