my friends sisters son outgrew some clothes and shoes and she would like to give me them for my son…but my sons father says its un sanitary and he can get sick and get athletes foot form wearing other kids shoes…is this true?…please help…thank you
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June 15th, 2010 at 9:16 am
No. The only way that they would be unsanitary and have a chance to get Athlete’s Foot is if they actually have a fungus growing in them. As long as the shoes look to be in good shape and aren’t normally stored in a damp area, they will be perfectly fine. If they weren’t, 2nd hand stores couldn’t sell shoes.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:28 am
I know many families who live off of hand-me-downs, many of which my mother has given them. We have always tried to clean our clothing and shoes thoroughly before passing them down to anyone. I suppose it’s possible if the shoes are in horrid condition… but it’s nothing the laundry mat couldn’t cure.