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
I’ve tried a few different grip sprays and this one worked the best for my kids for club volleyball. They play on indoor courts and it gave them a good grip, they still need to reapply every once in a while but that is understandable. They like the towel and bottle clip so they can hang it off their backpack for easy access rather than digging through their bag when they reapply. Overall, it worked really well, same as the other more expensive brands but this is more cost effective. Will buy again for sure.
Date of experience: March 5, 2026Verified purchase
We were really impressed with how well the Mr. Kicks shoe grip spray works. It made a noticeable difference on her slippery shoes, and gave much more traction on the court. After using it, the shoes felt more secure and were way easier to play in, which helped boost her confidence and during games. Definitely a helpful product for athletes!! We will be keeping an extra spray in her bag at all times. Thank you!!!
Date of experience: January 12, 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
Easy to carry around. And a few sprays will significantly help with a grip of basketball shoes. cloth is used if you you don’t have a few seconds to let it air dry
Date of experience: February 1, 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
I've tried a lot of ways to bring the grip back on my basketball shoes, and this spray has honestly worked better than I expected. I cleaned the soles first with the included microfiber towel, sprayed a light coat, and after it dried my shoes had noticeably better traction on our indoor court. I wasn't sliding around on quick cuts anymore, and I felt much more confident making fast stops. The backpack clip is also a nice touch because I can keep it with my gear instead of forgetting it at home. It's become part of my pre-game routine whenever my shoes start feeling dusty.
Date of experience: July 15, 2026Verified purchase
My son’s basketball trainer recommended this product to us, and we are loving it! My son exclusively wears Curry basketball shoes, and while they are really grippy out of the box, they get extremely slippery with dusty courts. This product is worth every penny to prolong the wear of his shoes. Really easy to use, and it does a fantastic job at cleaning and adding grip. I was not incentivized to write this—I just really believe in it. Thanks, Mr. Kics!
Date of experience: November 17, 2025Verified 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.
This has been handy for keeping my court shoes feeling grippy and ready to play. The included towel makes cleanup easy, and I like that the small clip lets me keep everything together in my sports bag.
Date of experience: September 7, 2026Verified purchase
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 le spray antidérapant pour mon fils, et cela a fait une vraie différence dans son jeu.
Avant de l’utiliser, il lui arrivait de glisser lors de changements de direction rapides ou de contre-attaques, surtout lorsque le sol du gymnase était un peu poussiéreux. Après avoir appliqué le spray, l’adhérence de ses chaussures s’est nettement améliorée, et il s’est senti beaucoup plus en confiance sur le terrain. Il m’a même dit qu’il n’avait plus besoin de se concentrer sur ses appuis, ce qui lui permettait de mieux se focaliser sur son jeu.
L’application est simple et rapide, juste quelques vaporisations sur les semelles, un court temps de séchage, et il est prêt à jouer. Nous apprécions également le fait que le produit ne laisse pas de résidus collants et n’abîme pas les chaussures.
Dans l’ensemble, c’est une solution simple mais efficace pour améliorer l’adhérence sur les terrains intérieurs. Je le recommande sans hésiter aux parents et aux joueurs qui souhaitent éviter de glisser et améliorer leurs performances.
Date of experience: March 17, 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
I tried this sport shoe grip spray and it worked really well. After spraying it on the bottom of my shoes, I noticed better traction right away. It helped me stop slipping on the gym floor and made quick movements feel more stable. The spray was easy to use and dried quickly without leaving a sticky mess. It also lasted through my practice without needing to reapply. Overall, this grip spray is a great product for sports like basketball, volleyball, or gym class, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs better grip on indoor courts.
Date of experience: December 28, 2025Verified purchase
This is the best shoe grip spray in the world! And I tried many other products to improve traction. It comes well packaged and performs at 100%. For anyone who plays competitive basketball, attends camps, or trains frequently, this is absolutely worth having in your bag.
It goes on evenly and doesn’t leave a residue. Dries quickly and gives soles that strong bite. You don't feel like you’re dragging. I was able to stop harder, change direction, and get better at defensive slides.
Date of experience: February 11, 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
Hey I’m Isaiah I bought The Mr Kics Shoe Grip and it is honestly a game-changer. Ever since I started using it, my shoes grip way better on the court, and I don’t slip at all anymore. It really helps me move faster, stop harder, and just play at my best. If you hoop, you definitely need to go get this. I rate it a 5 ⭐️ For sure!
Date of experience: March 25, 2026Verified purchase
Love this product. It’s our second order - my son uses it for Basketball and his teammates come looking for it! Truly helps with control & grip in a faced paced game.
My daughter also uses it for volleyball and badminton - really helps especially on any dusty gym courts. She feels more safe & supported.
10/10 recommend!
Date of experience: March 3, 2026Verified purchase
My kids are active in sports, so I like keeping their court shoes in good shape for practices and games. I find this spray useful for cleaning the soles and helping improve grip, and the included microfiber towel makes wiping away dirt easier. It’s a handy option for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball shoes.
Date of experience: October 15, 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
I play basketball consistently after work just to keep myself healthy. The court gets slippery after 1 game cause of all the sweat. This spray actually made a noticeable difference when I started using it. My shoes had more grip and I'm not afraid to run through sweat spots on the court.
Date of experience: June 23, 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
When playing pickleball, I notice my shoes can lose their grip as dust builds up on the soles, especially on indoor courts. I like using this spray to freshen them up and help restore traction, which makes me feel more confident when moving quickly or changing direction.
Date of experience: October 15, 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
Received this and used it already on game day for my son. It was easy to apply and worked really well even in a dusty gym. Got a second one for my daughter who also plays basketball. Love it already need to get more to keep as my kids play a lot of basketball.
Date of experience: April 3, 2026Verified purchase
I tried this spray yesterday on my kicks when we played pickleball with my friends. I noticed that it has better grip on the court. The good thing about this is that I can use it also to clean my shoe sole after the game, as it comes with a microfiber towel.
Date of experience: October 1, 2026Verified purchase
I use my favourite pair of Nikes for pickleball. Initially, the soles had little traction on the court but I don't have budget for new shoes hence this grip spray. It totally works! Now, I'm not too worried about falling flat on my face while I play.
Date of experience: September 16, 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
Bought this for my teenager’s runners for indoor box lacrosse and basketball. Works great. Doesn’t get built on residue like other products. The bag clip didn’t hold on to the bottle well enough but keeps it in place well when inside the bag.
Date of experience: July 30, 2026Verified purchase
Works great on my older shoes where the tread is worn a little thin, able to work on my treadmill without having to worry about slipping! Seems like a great value for the money, easy to use just spray on and allow it to dry for a few minutes
Date of experience: August 24, 2026Verified purchase
Grabbed this for my son after his coach mentioned grip issues during a few practices. Sprayed it on his shoes before his last two games and he said he felt more confident moving around the court. We've been keeping it in his bag since.
Date of experience: June 20, 2026Verified purchase
I used this grip spray before a basketball game, and I noticed my shoes had much better traction on the court almost immediately. It also cleaned up the soles nicely, and the included microfiber towel made it quick and easy to apply.
Date of experience: July 17, 2026Verified purchase
Bought this Grip Spray for my daughter after seeing it on Instagram. She used it this past weekend and said it worked very well. Her teammate also used some and said it worked well for her. I would definitely recommend this product.
Date of experience: January 19, 2026Verified purchase
Great for my kid's Vb shoes. I can really hear the squeak of the shoes after spraying. Most importantly, the kid's feedback was that it helped with the grip, no more wiping the bottom of their shoes with their hands! Win win :)
Date of experience: April 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
Spraying this onto my outsoles restores a rubbery bite that grabs the tiles like a magnet. I can walk across high pitches with confidence, knowing my boots won't slide when I transition between scaffolding levels.
Date of experience: July 17, 2026Verified purchase
This is a game changer for me because it gives me more grip in my shoes and can perform better in my sport. Sometimes i have this problem that i always slip but using this, it never gave me that problem anymore.
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
I coated the worn-out rubber soles of my sneakers with this before heading onto the court. It completely brought the bite back to the rubber, allowing me to make sharp cuts and stops without sliding out.
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
LOVE this! I've been using this for the past month and I can confidently say that this grip spray is well worth the money! It's so easy to use, it dries down fast, and it works well with my sneakers.
Date of experience: October 1, 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
What are Mr. Kics shoe deodorizer inserts made of?+
According to the Amazon listing, they are activated charcoal inserts that absorb odor and moisture. The XL 2-Pack has a strap that holds each insert against the inside of the shoe.
What shoes and gear do customers use them in?+
Reviewers use them in soccer and football cleats, softball cleats, running shoes, work boots, roller skates and ice skates. The listing also names gym bags and boxing gloves.
Are the inserts scented?+
Several reviewers mention an optional scent pack and say they like using the inserts without fragrance. Check the Amazon listing for the current contents of the pack.
What is the Mr. Kics Grip Spray for?+
The Amazon listing describes it as an anti-slip traction spray and sole cleaner for rubber-soled court shoes, used for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tennis and futsal.
Are these real reviews?+
Yes. These are five-star reviews written by customers on Amazon, shown with their real names, dates and photos. Each review links to its product page, where you can read more.
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