SteriShoe UV Shoe Sanitizer and Deodorizer – Ultraviolet Light Sterilizer for Sneakers, Boots, and Dress Shoes – Kills Odor-Causing Bacteria and Toenail Fungus Germs for Fresh, Clean Feet

I have always had an issue with athletes foot. I ended up getting a toenail infection that I could not control and resulted in me having to have my toenail completely removed. It was embarrassing because I am huge in taking care of my feet.My doctor recommended this purchase to help minimize and eliminate foot fungus and athletes foot, especially during this recovery time. It takes a minimum of a year for your toenail to grow back completely and it is important to keep it clean to avoid bacteria from being trapped under the nail as it grow back.I was hesitant but made the purchase. It's a reasonable size so it fits in most adult shoes. It is great quality and strong. It is completely quit. I thought it would be loud but you can't hear it at all. And it only takes 15 minutes for the treatment to be done. It's fast and easy to use and easy to store. I keep it under my shoe rack so I can easily treat my shoes after I am done wearing them for the day.The difference this has made!

Worked fine for almost two years. One lamp stopped working, so I bought two replacements. Now, the left shoe unit will not light the lamp at all...even swapping the lamps, the problem is in the power to the lamp in that unit. Called customer service and their “solution” is to buy another one. Way too expensive for that amount of useful service and no offer to make what is most likely a simple repair.I have so much invested in replacement lamps, that I’m going to open it up and try and fix it myself. But it’s a sure thing that I will never buy another thing from Sterishoe.

I think it’s a great product. I’ve had it for nine years and it has performed fine. The one problem I see in the manufacture should be very much aware of this is their microswitch located in each unit is too sensitive that has to be more tolerance on that switch to get it seated properly for the system to function properly Put a bigger actuator on that micro switch so it isn’t so difficult to get it seated properly! And this isn’t a one or two time situation it’s every time I use the unit. I have to be so careful to engage that micro switch. Please redesign!

When I saw the SteriShoe on Amazon, I thought it was a brilliant solution to the reoccurrence of toenail fungus that has plagued me for 5 years. Then I read the reviews. They were terrible. I was really disappointed. I depend on reviews to help me decide whether to make purchases on Amazon - I mean, we are buying things that we haven’t even SEEN, much less seen in action. I found the main phone number for SteriShoe and called them. I wanted someone to “sell” me on this product. A young lady answered, and she was NOT a salesman. I desperately tried to get her to tell me the reasons I should buy the product - she couldn’t. I asked her why the Amazon reviews were so bad - she hadn’t read them. I was sooo over her attitude. I hung up and tried to forget about SteriShoe. I called back. This time I got a more seasoned salesman who stood by the product, enjoyed working for the company, and gave me some good advice about replacement bulbs (don’t buy them when you buy the SteriShoe because the warranty for both begins when you purchase them. Wait until you actually need a replacement bulb, then the warranty will begin at purchase and the bulb will be under warranty should it be defective and will be replaced). So I bought the SteriShoe. ITS FANTASTIC!!!!! I don’t know if the light actually purifies the shoe of fungus and bacteria (I’m not a pathologist), but it has a FAN and a scent packet that dries the shoe and leaves it smelling fresh. The mere action of putting the device in my shoes makes me more aware of my responsibility to keep my shoes cleaner and healthier. I pulled out the Dr. Scholl’s inserts in the first pair I used the device in - the inserts were filthy, disintegrating, and smelled like crap. I pulled out all the comfort inserts in all my shoes and ditched them. I’m replacing them as I wear the shoes. I ordered the SteriShoe 2 months ago - I use it every day. It’s EASY to use. It is NOT fickle - just read the instructions for chrissakes. The lights blink a bit as the device boots up and verifies the 2 safety checks - the button on the back heel is depressed (if the device has been inserted upside-down, or isn’t level) and the room light is not hitting the device (which means that the UV light from the device is not escaping into the room - it can damage your eyes if u stare at it.). I just dim the room lights and I don’t use the bag and it works fine. I don’t understand the bad reviews. This gadget kicks ass. I’ll update in a few months to let y’all know if it is helping to keep my particular strain of toenail fungus at bay. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy having clean, healthy, nice-smelling shoes thanks to SteriShoe!!!!!

Purchased this because I had two Merrill boots that stunk. I have no idea if this product has actually killed any germs, but it did seem to lessen the smell, but only somewhat. If you think this is going to completely solve your shoe smell issues, don't count on it. Also, the smell comes back after I wear the boots. I now treat the boots with this device every time i wear them. I don't have this problem with any of my other pairs of boots or shoes, only the Merrill, so these are the only two pair of footwear that I use the device with..If this was killing germs, fungus, etc, you would think the smell would be gone, but thats not working for my boots.So.. really can't recommend this product. I am guessing that I could have achieved the same thing by just spraying the boots with a cleaner of some type vs spending all this money on a gadget. It was worth a shot, but now I wish I had not spent that money.