Moso Natural Shoe Deodorizer Inserts, Charcoal Odor Absorber for Shoes, Gym Bag & Boot Deodorizer, Long-Lasting Shoe Odor Elimination, Unscented Air Purifying Bags (Two Per Pack)

I was skeptical about these after years of running and dealing with stinky shoes. So far they work really well in my running shoes. They are easy to keep handy and throw in the shoes after a run, and they keep the shoes fresher. The next test is how well they work for my teenage boys!

I bought these for a family member who didn't want a fragranced or toxic deodorizer, as she is asthmatic. Bamboo charcoal deodorizers seemed to fit the bill, but I wondered if they work. These Mini Moso Bags from Moso Natural are 2.5 x 7 x 1 inches in size –actually one of my bags is 2.75 inches wide, but they are smushable. Each bag contains 50 grams of bamboo charcoal in a liner that is covered with a charcoal grey heathered fabric. Each bag weighs about 2 ounces. Each has a grommet that you could use for hanging or even for attaching a string to make it easy to pull them out of your shoes, should you happen to have very large shoes. I'm not sure what the fabric content of the cover is. Moso calls it linen. If it's linen, it's coated with something; it feels like polyester. Apparently, bamboo charcoal acts as a deodorizer by trapping the big, stinky molecules in its many pores. Bamboo charcoal can have as much as 600 square meters of surface area per gram due to its extreme porousness. Moso recommends reviving the sachets by placing them in direct sunlight once a month. I'm not sure how well this works in the winter, when UV indices are low. Moso claims that the sachets can be reused for up to two years. Ever Bamboo, another big vendor of bamboo charcoal products, says one year. Your experience may vary. You'll know it's time to replace them when they no longer work. Both companies suggest that old pouches be cut open and the charcoal added to soil in your garden, where it will help regulate moisture. My family member is pleased with these. She puts them in her most-worn shoes overnight and they don't smell bad in the morning. The charcoal sachets don't smell bad either. They have no odor. The charcoal has trapped the offending molecules so that they can't escape. She is entirely satisfied with the Moso Bags, which is a surprise. Conveniently, each sachet has a tag in the side seam on which you can write the date that you opened the package –so you will hopefully remember when to take them for a sunbath and when it might be time to replace. It's nice to find an inexpensive, nontoxic product that works. The Moso Bags may not work to everyone's satisfaction, but we are happy here. The theory is sound, so they are definitely worth a try for odor control.

Works very well. These removed odor from my husband work boots. Definitely recommend.

Excellent, rids of smells

I use these to put in my kitchen cabinets. For some reason the wood they are made of smells weird. These absorbed the oder. I have ordered more.

Didn’t really do much for smelly running shoes.

I got the MOSO NATURAL charcoal deodorizer for my husband's shoes, which were starting to get a bit smelly. I left them in overnight and by the next day, the odor was completely gone! It’s been working great ever since. The size is perfect — small enough to fit easily into the shoes, but still super effective. I also love that they’re easy to store when not in use. What really impressed me was that the company followed up after my order. They checked in to make sure everything was good and even shared tips on how to take care of the product. That kind of customer service really makes a difference. Totally worth the money — it's a simple, natural solution that actually works. Highly recommend if you want to keep your shoes smelling fresh!

I was skeptical, but I really thought I was going to have to throw out an expensive pair of Brooks. This shoe actually has multiple reviews about them smelling and then it happened to me. I tried lots of home remedies, but this product made a difference overnight. Smell was gone the next morning and has stayed gone. I’m stunned and very pleased. I’ll purchase more for other family members.