Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Strong foot odor is not neccesarily a symptom of Athlete s foot. It can be related to severe sweating & bacterial infection of foot. In athlete s foot there is often itching between the toes as early symptom. Athlete s foot is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It occurs most commonly in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. You should check your feet for any lesion between the toes. Maintain hygiene of foot by wahing them carefully & try to keep them dry. Shoes with good aeration & cotton socks are good to prevent athletes foot Hope this helps