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Jim VBAbout a year ago, I got a lot of T59's (non-sport) that had that "old basement smell." Not overpowering, but noticeable. I put them in a gallon size zip-loc bag with one of those Arm & Hammer deodorizers designed to stick in your refrigerator. Sealed it up and left them there for about a month and they were much better.
http://www.armhammer.com/basics/products/
It's called Fridge Fresh Air Filter.