I'm getting complaints from my wife about my smelling cycling shoes, particularly now that winter has arrived and I'm riding indoors in the basement. She claims the smell permeates the room - I don't really smell anything. There is a small window that I open while riding but it has to be closed the rest of the time (because it's winter). I do leave it open for an hour or two after the ride.

I've only had the shoes for about a year. Even though my annual mileage is probably just rounding error for some of you, am I holding on to them too long? Should I be replacing them every year?

She wants me to store them in the unheated garage. I don't see this as a viable solution (because its winter). I've suggested a small plastic bin with a container of baking soda (or whatever it is we use in the fridge for door absorption).

Anyone else have this problem? Any good solutions?