[Slyfox]

The secret to keeping a pair of boots from stinking is to make sure that every time you put your foot into it you have just put a clean pair of socks on a clean foot.

And NEVER put your foot back into your boot if you have taken it out of the boot, walked around a little and put the boot back on your foot without changing socks.

Because your boot becomes a petre dish with the warmth and moisture and the cleanest you make your foot, the longer your boot will stay fresh and not stink.

[GonzoII]

"The secret to keeping a pair of boots from stinking is to make sure that every time you put your foot into it you have just put a clean pair of socks on a clean foot."

Also cotton socks do the trick for me. Synthetics seem to keep the foot from "breathing" IMHO.

[headstamp 2]

Also lay your boots on their sides after you take them off. The air can circulate much better through them and dries them out faster and more thoroughly.