More sweat
Training raises foot temperature and moisture, the two things fungus and bacteria need most to thrive.
Foot Care For Athletes — Dryello’s Dermatologist-Developed Dry Stick Routine
Why Active Feet Are At Risk
Active Feet Are At Greater Risk of Contracting Athlete’s Foot
More friction
Repetitive motion in shoes can create small breaks in skin that make infection easier to take hold.
Shared spaces with bare feet
Gyms, locker rooms, and team facilities are common transmission points for athlete’s foot.
Tight, enclosed footwear
Cleats, running shoes, hiking and lifting shoes trap heat and moisture far more than everyday shoes.
The more active you are, the more proactive foot care matters.
Learn About Athlete’s FootBuild your routine
Two Sticks. One Routine for Healthy Feet.
Prevention & Treatment
Athlete’s Foot Treatment Stick
Tolnaftate 1% treats and prevents fungal infection. Use daily to prevent athlete’s foot. Stick it to athlete’s foot before it sticks it to you!
Shop NowSweat & Odor Control
Antiperspirant Deodorant Foot Soft Glide-On Stick
Keeps sweat and odor in check all day. Stick it to sweaty feet!
Daily routine
How Foot Care Fits Into Your Day
Antiperspirant
Morning — Before you get dressed
Apply to clean, dry feet as part of your normal morning routine — full sole coverage, dries in seconds.
Athlete’s Foot
Pre-Workout — If treating an active infection
Apply before socks and shoes go on.
Post-Workout — Wash & dry thoroughly
Shower and fully towel dry, especially between toes, before putting on clean socks.
Athlete’s Foot
Night — Second daily application
Twice daily is what makes the 4-week routine work.
Foot Care by Activity
Foot Care for How You Train
Runners
Long mileage means extended time in warm shoes. Apply the Dryello Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick before runs and let feet fully air out afterward.
Gym & Lifters
Rack shoes, deadlift socks, back-to-back sessions — a daily Dryello Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick routine keeps sweat and odor from building up between sessions.
Team Sports
Shared locker rooms and cleats are common transmission points for athlete’s foot. The Dryello Athlete’s Foot Antifungal Stick is a smart daily habit to prevent athlete’s foot.
Athlete’s Foot TreatmentSwimmers & Water Sports
Pool decks and wet locker rooms are prime athlete’s foot territory. Dry feet completely — between every toe — before applying Dryello Athlete’s Foot Antifungal Stick.
Athlete’s Foot TreatmentYoga & Barefoot Practice
Bare feet on shared mats and studio floors mean higher risk of contracting athlete’s foot — a daily Dryello Athlete’s Foot Stick habit adds a layer of protection.
Athlete’s Foot TreatmentTravel & Tournaments
New environments, new locker rooms, long days in shoes. Pack both sticks — they’re TSA-friendly and take up almost no space.
Clinically Tested
Backed by Real Results
cured of Athlete’s Foot in 4 weeks
reduction in itching in as early as 2 weeks
Clinical Study to Assess Tolnaftate 1% with a Novel Vehicle for the Treatment of Tinea Pedis, May 2025. See the full clinical evidence.
Foot Facts, Not Fiction
Myth-Busted
Tap a card. Get the Facts.
01“Only serious athletes need to worry about foot care.”
Fact: Anyone training regularly in shoes is exposed to the same risk factors and can contract athlete’s foot because moisture is the real threat to contracting athlete’s foot.
02“Showering after the gym is enough.”
Fact: A shower helps, but it doesn’t protect feet during the hours spent in warm, damp shoes. Dryello offers a safe, daily option for prevention — Athlete’s Foot Treatment with tolnaftate 1%.
03“Any deodorant works on feet.”
Fact: Underarm formulas aren’t built for full-sole coverage or the friction feet deal with inside athletic shoes. An underarm swipe covers a few square inches; a foot routine may need the sole, sides, and other high-sweat areas. A firm wax stick can drag or deposit unevenly across that much terrain. Sole skin is thick, while some areas of the foot are more delicate. A foot formula has to feel comfortable across both tougher and more sensitive areas without requiring the pressure of a stiff stick. Dryello Antiperspirant stick was developed for a smooth, easy glide-on application specifically for feet.
Why feet need a softer antiperspirant04“Athlete’s foot can’t be prevented. Only treated.”
Fact: Dryello Athlete’s Foot Treatment is safe for daily prevention of athlete’s foot.
05“You’ll know right away if you have athlete’s foot.”
Fact: Early infection can be mild or easy to miss, which is why prevention matters. Dryello offers Athlete’s Foot Treatment with tolnaftate 1% for prevention.
06“Rotating shoes doesn’t really matter.”
Fact: Shoes can take 24+ hours to fully dry out — rotating pairs gives them time to actually dry between wears.
Get It Right
Do’s and Don’ts
Two training-day habits that make the biggest difference.
Rotate Your Shoes
Let each pair fully dry out before wearing them again — usually 24+ hours.
Wear the Same Damp Shoes Daily
Shoes that never fully dry stay a warm, damp environment fungus and bacteria love.
Change Socks After Training
Fresh, dry socks post-workout keep feet from sitting in sweat all day.
Stay in Sweaty Socks
Lingering in damp socks after training extends exactly the conditions you’re trying to avoid.