Avoid man-made materials like vinyl. Try to change your shoes and socks as often as possible during the day. Many women use a walking shoe or sneaker to get to work and then change into a more fashionable shoe, This serves many functions, not the least of which is to better distribute moisture. For this reason it is a good idea not to wear the same pair of shoes on two consecutive days. Cornstarch is available in your local grocery or supermarket and scented varieties can be purchased in your pharmacy.
Antiperspirants can also help prevent sweaty feet.
Aluminum chloride is the active ingredient in most antiperspirants and is thought to decrease the amount of fluid secreted by changing the polarity of the sweat glands. If all of the above measures do not resolve your problem, see your podiatrist or dermatologist. He or she may prescribe appropriate oral medications. This condition is technically known at bromhidrosis and is caused by an accumulation of bacteria, fungus, mold, and yeast on your feet. Foot odor is compounded by the rotting of the materials within your shoes caused by the caustic action of your perspiration.