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Fragrant and moisture-absorbing shoe deodorisers for climbing boots, running shoes or any other “fruity” footwear. Philip Osband: Have at it, if you believe in your idea. But without fail, first think about researching fundamentally similar products and clarifying your legal situation. Do I want to file for a patent, register a trademark, or have the design protected? Those are all questions that you absolutely should answer for yourself beforehand. Only once the brand and the idea are protected should you then go public. Can you pass on any tips from your success story for young entrepreneurs who’d also like to go into business for themselves in the sports business?
Philip Osband: At the moment, unfortunately not. But the company is carrying itself and is financially independent. We’re at a turning point, so it’s stays exciting. Easy to use, simply pop into shoes, boots, gloves or hang in car or cupboard overnight or for approx 8 hrs to help reduce & remove odour. Reaches full effect after more than 1 week of consistent use. Recharge every couple of months by hanging to dry in the sun or near a radiator.
For fruity feet!
Cotton is a wonderful breathable fabric that allows the active ingredients to absorb moisture and neutralise odour. It is however prone to discolour & your Boot Bananas Original Shoe Deodorisers will turn brown over time especially with high frequency use.
If used with trail running shoes there is a risk that your bananas themselves will get muddy. If this happens brush off any excess mud then wipe with a damp cloth, but do not submerge! Eco conscious design, cotton outer skin is biodegradable and the active ingredients comprise of salts, minerals and plant extracts only. Activated charcoal deodorising inserts have been used for literally centuries, they’re a tried & tested method for removing odours in enclosed spaces.
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For ingrained or extreme odour this product will not be totally effective, for help in these cases see the listing for our bestselling Boot Bananas Original Shoe Deodorisers. Remove insoles and soak up excess moisture with newspaper, towel or a sponge before inserting fully regenerated Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers and leaving overnight. If submerged the silica beads will break and the Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers will no longer function effectively. Warning
Over the following year we hand-made nearly 8000 Boot Bananas from home, before teaming up with a factory to create a dedicated manufacturing process. Learn more about the ingredients that go into Boot Bananas. Discolouration will occur over time demonstrating how much moisture your bananas are soaking up. This will not effect the drying performance. Wanting to avoid any synthetic chemicals, we perfected our own powerful blend of naturally deodorising salts and minerals. Alex got to work designing the optimum shoe-friendly shape, and when combining this with yellow fabric, had her ‘light bulb moment’ and Boot Bananas were born. Once Phil’s fruity-footed climbing friends had rigorously tested the Bananas, our little South London flat became a hub of lavender-infused activity. Fruits of our labour Designed by model maker Alex and her partner Phil, a climbing instructor, Boot Bananas were born out of their battle to banish the stink of Phil’s smelly shoes for good. We fought the funk Super absorbent, silica-stuffed fabric bananas: rapid drying technology without the need for heat or electricity!
Fruits of our labour
Triple-action active ingredients – Odour neutralising, moisture absorbent and with natural antimicrobial properties. Dry out your Original Shoe Deodorisers from time to time. If you have had a hard training session and they’ve absorbed a lot of foot sweat hang them up to dry in the sun or near a radiator. Everyone sweats different amounts and so it varies from person to person, but we recommend doing this approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. If forgetful have 2 pairs on rotation, so one is always hanging up to dry! For drying wet footwear & equipment see the listing for Boot Bananas Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers. Features & Benefits Boot Bananas contain all natural ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, bamboo charcoal, zeolite, dried lavender flowers and lemon, lavender & tea tree essential oils. Boot Bananas are made from naturally absorbent salts, minerals and plant extracts with lavender, lemon, patchouli and tea-tree essential oils all wrapped in a 100% cotton banana skin. Features & Benifits
Unsatisfied with the commercially available solutions, the couple came up with their own. They experiment with different ingredients, and Alex put her skills as a model maker to create the iconic-looking banana design. How do they Work?I am sure if this was used more frequently and over a longer duration, like directly before and after using your shoes, the effectiveness of this remedy would improve. That said, this isn’t exactly the hassle-free defuming solution I was looking for.
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