Put your shoes in freezer-size sealable plastic bags (one per shoe, if necessary) and put them in the freezer overnight. The cold should kill any fungus or bacteria causing the odor.
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One-sentence summary -- Freeze out the smell.

Q: If you feel your child is ready for the truth, there are different ways to approach the conversation. Explaining who "Santa" really is rather than simply saying he isn't real can help make the transition a lot easier. Whether you're religious or not, explaining to your child how Santa Claus came to be as we know him today and the history of the tradition, all the way back to the real Saint Nicholas, may lessen any disappointment they feel and encourage them to help others. You can shift their imagination's focus from the Santa Claus seen in malls and on television to the exciting and robust history of Santa, a history that goes all the way back to the actual person, Saint Nicholas. Your child might be interested to know that people celebrate Christmas all over the world and that each tradition has its own version of Santa Claus. This will reinforce the idea that Santa is not any one person, but a holiday spirit and tradition that is appreciated by people across the globe. In many parts of Switzerland, for example, a large parade is held in which people march with artistic representations of Saint Nicholas. There are instruments, animals, children, and processions in the parade, not to mention the 1700 people walking in the main parade. In the United States, Santa Claus has become a symbol of generosity, jolliness, and giving. He travels the world in one night, leaving presents under the Christmas tree for all good children. In Austria, on the other hand, children leave their empty shoes outside their bedroom doors or on windowsills to find them filled in the morning by St. Nicholas. Your child is likely to be just fine upon hearing the truth about Santa Claus and will not need reassurance or have an emotional response. However, some children do feel confused or even betrayed, and that's perfectly acceptable. Fortunately, if there is any negative reaction, it should not last very long. Don't force your child to explain why they feel badly. They might not even know the words for what they're feeling. Just take the conversation at their pace and encourage them to talk with you. Ask more questions if they're having difficulty talking to you. For example, "are you upset that Mommy told you that Santa Claus was real or are you feeling embarrassed because you enjoyed the story so much?" This will help you figure out how to direct the conversation. When you explain why you promoted the story of Santa, use "I" language: "I wanted you to experience," or, "I hoped that you would," or, "I believed that it was best because" This language is active and claims ownership, not putting any responsibility on the child. Acknowledge how your child is feeling by saying something like, "I understand that this might feel confusing and that you're upset with me. I'd like us to talk more about it so that I can explain." You can also say, "I respect how you're feeling right now and it was never my intention to betray your trust. I encouraged the story of Santa Claus because it represents what I hold dear about Christmas: kindness, giving, and generosity. I would like very much to talk about your feelings and I want you to know that you can trust me." Let your child know that they are your biggest priority and that your job is to love, nurture, and protect them and that you would never do anything to violate their trust. Then explain, again, why you chose to participate in the story of Santa Claus, your interpretation of Christmas, and that Santa isn't a lie, but a mysterious story meant to spread joy. Some parents opt to tell their child that Santa is not any one person, but instead, the sentiment of the season and is really everyone. You could write them a letter or simply explain to them what the season means to your family, emphasizing that Christmas is about joy and giving. This would be a great time to ask them to be one of "Santa's Helpers," a person who helps fill stockings and arrange presents for others.
A: Tell the historical story of Santa. Explain various traditions. Prepare for an emotional response. Choose a middle ground.

Article: If you've noticed that your shoelaces seem to come untied frequently, try this knot, which is based off of the super-secure knot that doctors use to tie sutures after surgery (the knot is also popular with fishermen.) To start, make the same sort of basic "right over left" knot that you'd begin with when tying your shoes normally. To do this, simply take your right lace and cross it over the left lace. Wrap it around the left lace once and pull tight. You're done! After this, make a small "looped" section by doubling one of the laces back on itself. You're not doing any tying or wrapping here just re-positioning one string so that it makes a U shape. Next, take the lace that you didn't make a loop with and pull it so it crosses behind the loop. Then, pull it back around in front of the loop. This should make a small "hole" between the two laces and the initial "right over left" knot at the bottom. " Take the slack end of the free lace in your hand and make a second loop by doubling it up on itself in a U shape (just like you did with the other lace.) Push this second loop through the "hole" that was formed in the previous step. Resist the urge to pull the knot tight at this point if you do, you'll just be left with an ordinary shoelace knot. Now, take the second loop that you just pushed through the hole and wrap it all the way around the first loop. Push it back through the hole one again. "Double-wrapping" the loop this way is what makes the surgeon's knot so secure the friction that's generated when the tightly-wrapped laces rub against each makes it very hard for this knot to come undone. Now, you can simply pull the loops in opposite directions to tighten the knot. The results will look a little like a standard shoelace knot, but should be much more secure. If you really don't want your laces to come undone, try soaking the knot in water before pulling it tight. As the water evaporates, the fabric of the laces will constrict, making the knot even tighter. Though this knot shouldn't come undone accidentally, it's not hard to undo when you want to take off your shoes. Simply pull on the loose ends of the laces like you would with an ordinary shoe knot and the surgeon's knot should come apart easily.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a standard "right over left" starting knot and loop. Make a loop with one lace. Bring the free lace behind the loop and around the front. Make a second loop with the free lace and feed it through the "hole. Wrap the new loop around the lace and back through the hole. Pull the loops to tighten. Undo the knot by pulling on the lace ends.

Article: Wait 5 minutes after application and then examine the surface a final time for drips. If you find any, use your brush to smooth them out. Before moving on to your final coat, let the first 2 cure completely over a 24 hour period. Make sure the surface is fully dry to the touch before proceeding.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check for drips and then let the finish dry for 24 hours.