How do the rest of you get rid of smell on shoes?

Moving into an older place has meant learning how to get rid of smell on shoes fast. Renting, so anything permanent is out. Anyone got a method that actually holds up? Any help appreciated.
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jamer Oct 30, 2026
jay_homely
Pull the insoles out and wash them, that's where most of the smell lives. Then a good shake of baking soda into the shoes overnight and tip it out in the morning. The long-term fix is not wearing the same pair two days running. They need a full day to dry out properly.