# How to Stop Sweaty Feet in Sandals

**By Sole Mate** · 2026-06-02

Hot weather plus bare feet means sweat — which leads to slipping, rubbing and odor. Here's how to keep your feet drier and more comfortable in sandals.

## Why do feet sweat in sandals?

Feet have a lot of sweat glands, and in heat (especially a UAE summer) they work overtime. Trapped moisture on a smooth footbed makes your foot slide — the cause of rubbing and blisters.

## How to keep feet drier

-   **Wipe the footbed** regularly so moisture and oils don't build up. [More on keeping sandals fresh](/blogs/news/how-to-remove-sandal-smell).
-   **Let sandals air out** fully between wears — rotate pairs or tops if you can.
-   **Choose open, breathable styles** so air moves around your foot.
-   **Secure straps** reduce the sliding that sweat causes.

## Breathable by design

Open sandal styles on a wipe-clean footbed keep your feet cooler and easier to freshen up. [See the bases](/collections/base-mates).

## FAQ

**Does swapping tops help?** Yes — rotating tops lets each dry fully, keeping everything fresher.

**How do I stop the smell?** Wipe and dry the footbed; [full guide here](/blogs/news/how-to-remove-sandal-smell).

**Tags:** care, comfort, how to

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> Source: [Sole Mate](https://solemate.ae/blogs/news/how-to-stop-sweaty-feet-in-sandals)