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Shoe Deodorizer
Based on 71 verified five-star reviews
62%Talk about smell and odor
“They helped combat the stink of middle schooler soccer cleats better than anything else I have found.” — Kendra Carper
35%Use them in cleats and sports gear
“After only one night of use my cleats are already smelling so much better.” — Sophie
25%Buy them for kids and family
“These have helped reduce the smell of my daughter’s cleats, making car rides much less smelly.” — Kate M
21%Mention the unscented or scent option
“With allergies and asthma, unscented is perfect.” — Nutty's Mama
What customers use it for
Soccer cleats · 8
Work boots · 5
Basketball shoes · 4
Football cleats · 3
Gym bags and lockers · 3
Softball and baseball cleats · 2
Skates · 2
Hockey gear · 2
What these inserts are
Mr. Kics Shoe Deodorizer Inserts are activated charcoal inserts made to absorb odor and moisture inside shoes and sports gear. According to the Amazon listing, the XL size has a larger charcoal surface than standard inserts, and a strap holds each insert in place inside the shoe.
This page collects five-star reviews from customers who used them. Each review is copied from Amazon with the customer's name, date and photos.
What customers use them for
In these reviews, buyers put the inserts in soccer, football and softball cleats, work boots, running shoes, roller skates, ice skates, hockey gear and gym bags. Parents of young athletes mention them most, often for cleats that smell after practice or games.
Scented or unscented
Several reviewers mention an optional scent pack that comes with the inserts. Others say they like using the inserts without fragrance. Check the Amazon listing for what is included in the pack you are buying.
I was skeptical, but this completely fixed my shoe smell
I didn’t expect much when I ordered these, but honestly, they surprised me in the best way.
I’ve tried sprays, powders, all that stuff, and nothing really *fixed* the smell, it just covered it for a bit. These are completely different. You drop them in your shoes and they actually pull the odor out. Not mask it, not fight it, just remove it. My gym shoes used to be… bad. Now they smell like nothing, which is exactly what I wanted.
The part I didn’t think I’d care about, but ended up loving, is the scent pocket. I added the scent bag provided and now my shoes smell fresh. I can replace it with different smells if I want to.
I started using them in my gym bag and even my hockey gear. Same result. No more embarrassing smell when I open the bag. The strap is simple but actually useful, I just hang them wherever I need.
They’re bigger than the usual inserts too, which I think is why they work so fast. I noticed a difference overnight.
If you’re dealing with shoe odor and tired of temporary fixes, this is the first thing I’ve used that actually solves the problem.
Date of experience: April 25, 2026Verified purchase
Mr Kick Shoe Deodorizers have been a game changer for keeping my 10-year-old son’s soccer boots fresh! After practices and games, his boots can get pretty smelly, but these deodorizers do a great job of eliminating odors and keeping them smelling fresh between uses. I especially love the clipping system, which keeps the pair together and makes it easy for my son to manage them himself. He can simply clip them into his boots after every practice or game without losing one. They’re simple, effective, and a great addition to any young soccer player’s gear bag!
Date of experience: August 16, 2026Verified purchase
Incredibly happy with these deodorizer pouches! They fit so perfect into my daughter’s basketball shoes, and stay tucked away in there until next practice. Keeps them fresh, and feeling brand new everytime she takes them out of her bag. Would highly recommend to anyone who wears shoes haha.
Date of experience: April 23, 2026Verified purchase
They are a good hefty size , they fit in my large leather work boots perfectly , the scent pouches smell fresh and don't have an overwhelming perfume smell , the 2 year life span is definitely a plus as compared to the generic "boot balls" you can buy at any store that don't actually work
Date of experience: September 14, 2026Verified purchase
Update- it's really working! I am impressed. So far, they seem great. We bought these for my husband. The unscented option is a must. Prior choices have worn out quickly and have strong smells. With allergies and asthma, unscented is perfect. I have high hopes for this very promising product!!
Date of experience: August 8, 2026Verified purchase
I tried these in my soccer cleats and they really helped with the odor. I’d been looking for something that actually worked, and so far, these have done the job. I also like that you can use them with or without the added fragrance. Simple idea, but really useful.
Date of experience: August 20, 2026Verified purchase
After only one night of use my cleats are already smelling so much better. I just received this order but I’m very excited to see that they are already working their magic. We have been dealing with smelly cleats for so long and I think this is the solution.
Date of experience: August 5, 2026Verified purchase
Smells great and did the job of keeping my sneakers smell better
This arrived very fast and it came just in time. I'm unable to wear socks so I definitely needed these deodorizers. I already like that the scent bag is removable. It's a great scent and even has a nice extra benefit of making my closet and room smell nice.
I’m shocked that my garage doesn’t smell like death. My daughter’s cleats are horrendous and I was skeptical. Went in there this am and you don’t smell a thing!
Date of experience: August 20, 2026Verified purchase
J’ai récemment acheté ce produit et je l’aime vraiment beaucoup. Dès la première utilisation, j’ai été impressionné par sa qualité, sa facilité d’utilisation et son efficacité. Il répond parfaitement à mes besoins et dépasse même mes attentes. J’apprécie particulièrement son design soigné et sa fiabilité au quotidien. Depuis que je l’utilise, il me fait gagner du temps et rend certaines tâches beaucoup plus agréables. C’est un produit bien conçu qui offre un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Je le recommande sans hésitation à mon entourage, car il a eu un impact très positif sur mon expérience et ma satisfaction générale.
Date of experience: September 7, 2026Verified purchase
These are legit - they really work!
Have a comfortable pair of walking shoes that had become real funky smelling; the kind of bad smell that follows you around and sticks in your nose. Even after putting them in the washing machine they still smelled bad. Been using these inside of them daily and smell is almost gone. I can walk around not feeling paranoid anymore. I like the fact that they have a clip that keeps them together.
Date of experience: September 11, 2026Verified purchase
I have a 12 year-old daughter who’s a goalkeeper for a rep soccer team and she wears her cleats regularly for training, practices, and game, approximately 15 times a week and to describe them as stinky would be an understatement. We’ve tried every product and solution to try to combat the gross stink in this is the first time that something has find me worked.
Date of experience: September 23, 2026Verified purchase
Great product!
I’m really happy with my purchase from Mr. Kicks! The product arrived as expected, was exactly as described, and the quality was even better than I anticipated. Everything was well packaged and the whole experience was smooth and easy. I would definitely purchase from Mr. Kicks again
Date of experience: August 25, 2026Verified purchase
My shoes may have been getting close to the point of no return, but after a few weeks the smell was gone and with everyday use it hasn’t come back. Great product and very convenient to use. I would recommend the scent pouches, they may be a bit strong but they get the job done.
Date of experience: August 2, 2026Verified purchase
Great product from a reliable brand!
It really helps with my teenage son's sweaty basketball shoes that he uses for practices and games.
Helps keep his shoes from smelling bad. It eliminates the foul odours. Definitely will buy again.
I also like the shoe spray from this brand.
Date of experience: April 22, 2026Verified purchase
My son has been using this in his basketball shoes for about 2mths now and they seem to be doing an amazing job. Before this product goes basketball shoes smelled sooo bad. It's a little hard to tell for sure right now as he is using them in new shoes but so far so good.
Date of experience: September 21, 2026Verified purchase
Read reviews and thought I should try this for my boys soccer cleats. So far I can see that the odour is gone from putting it in this morning! Excited to see how the car smells after practice. Hoping this is the solution to stinky cleats, bag and car rides after soccer.
Date of experience: August 11, 2026Verified purchase
It’s really straight forward to use and comes with 2 scent bags as well if you want a fresh scent. It works really well having it in your shoes the moment you take them off. It would be the best time to get all the moisture out of the shoes which this does amazing at
Date of experience: September 24, 2026Verified purchase
I love the size and ease of use. They fit within the shoe and stay in place. I also love that they can just be tossed into a stinky gym bag for use as well. The bright colour makes it easy to find. Have recommended these to all my sport mom crew!!
Date of experience: September 7, 2026Verified purchase
I am pleasantly surprised with the efficacy of this natural shoes deodorizer. Activated charcoal is one of the best ways to remove smell from garments, shoes, and, in my case, a backpack. Tested for 7 days on an outdoor backpack and it works!
Date of experience: August 7, 2026Verified purchase
We love using the deodorizing inserts. My daughter started having morning practices and the dew made her shoes wet and they started smelling VERY quickly. These inserts combined with shoe dryers worked wonderfully. Thanks!
Date of experience: October 11, 2026Verified purchase
This is my second set. I use them for my boxing gloves and my boxing mitts. The smell is not overpowering. I like the two little pouches that come with it. Now I just have to remember to put them in every time after class.
Date of experience: September 26, 2026Verified purchase
Love em. Works great with my work boots after a long day. Even though the boots wick away moisture, the active charcoal dries the remaining sweat. Also I like how the smell of the inserts keep the boots smelling newish.
Date of experience: August 28, 2026Verified purchase
Mr. cake is awesome. It smells great. I put it in my kids cleats after he gets done with baseball practice. He puts in this bag and we take it out. It’s dry and good to go. It’s fixed all the odor problems. Thanks
Date of experience: July 29, 2026Verified purchase
Mr. Kicks Shoe Deodorizer works really well! It eliminates odors quickly and leaves my shoes smelling fresh without being overpowering. Easy to use and definitely worth the money. I’ll be buying it again!
Date of experience: August 30, 2026Verified purchase
Its very easy to use and came quick. I like it is designed in canada. Packaging is nice plus not too bulky. Seems to smell nice with the.mild perfume one. The color is bright so I hope I won't lose it.
Date of experience: August 27, 2026Verified purchase
Just got it. So far the first two days it has absorbed the moisture from my shoes. Will report eventually. Hopefully it can completely get rid of the smell because nothing else has fully worked
Date of experience: September 21, 2026Verified purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Mr. Kics shoe deodorizer inserts and grip spray
Do Mr. Kics shoe deodorizer inserts work in soccer cleats?+
Many reviewers use them in soccer, football and softball cleats and say the smell is much better after overnight use. Read the reviews on this page for their own words.
Can I use them in work boots, skates or gym bags?+
Reviewers report using them in work boots, roller skates, ice skates and gym bags. The Amazon listing also names gym bags and boxing gloves.
Are they scented?+
Some reviewers mention an optional scent pack and others use the inserts unscented. Check the current Amazon listing for the contents of the pack.
How are the inserts held in the shoe?+
The XL 2-Pack has a strap, according to the Amazon listing, that holds the insert against the inside of the shoe.
Where can I buy them?+
On Amazon. The Read all reviews button on this page opens the product page.
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