r/hiking•
nearthebeer

Hiking boots - soaked now moldy

Help me save my favorite boots! I have a pair of Columbia brand hiking boots that got completely soaked from nasty puddles and creek water. I thought I did a good job of cleaning and air drying them. They still smelled bad. Pulled out the insoles and there's mold that has formed. What can I do?

Posted Oct 2, 2025, 1:55 PM UTC

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