Odor-Eaters
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History
Odor-Eaters is an American brand of foot-care products designed to reduce foot odor. Herbert Lapidus invented the namesake insoles while employed as Combe Incorporated's head of a research and development. The insoles are made of latex and contain activated carbon, which neutralizes odors.[1] Combe already marketed Johnson's Foot Soap, so it introduced the product under the Johnson's brand in 1974.
Combe extended the brand beyond insoles to include odor-reducing foot sprays.[2] In 1981, Combe licensed Chipman-Union to manufacture socks under the Odor-Eaters brand name.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The socks contained an odor inhibiting agent that withstood laundering.[3] Kmart and Walmart carried the socks.[4] Production of the socks ended in 2011.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In January 2011, Combe sold its foot care product line to Blistex Inc.[5]
Sponsorship
In 1988, Combe took over sponsorship of a national Rotten Sneakers Contest to promote its Odor-Eaters brand. A Vermont sporting goods store owner originated the event in 1979, to advertise athletic shoes.[6][7] Blistex continues to market the Odor-Eaters products and to sponsor the Rotten Sneakers Contest.
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