There are many great qualities of summer — people smells are not one of them.

We've all experienced the pungent, gag-inducing stench of a fresh foot after a hot day of activities. As the dank shoe comes off, the sharp aroma slaps everyone within a 30-foot radius right in the face, killing relationships, appetites and brain cells in the process.

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But it doesn't have to be this way! You can stop your stanky foot problem and save your friendships in the process.

If you, or anyone you know suffers from stinky-foot syndrome, please follow these simple steps to STOP the tangy scent of your shoes.