BusinessBite live blog

Bananas for fresh shoes

Published: October 2, 2025 at 8:48 pm

Author: Jonathan Symcox

Closing the show is Phil Osband, a former climbing instructor who has taken on the problem of smelly footwear. 

His company, Boot Bananas, produces banana-shaped deodorisers filled with a natural blend of salts, minerals and botanicals such as lavender, lemon and tea tree.

Launched in 2012, the product slots into shoes or boots after use. 

In a quirky touch, the bananas even change colour over time – turning brown when it’s time for a new pair.

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