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It’s great to have the perfect pair of shoes for every occasion, but where and how should you store all of them? This article lists lots of great shoe storage advice, including tips for everyday storage and some “do’s” and “don’ts” for long-term storage of your favorite footwear. So before tossing your sneakers by the door or your boots in the back of the closet, read on to keep your shoes looking good for years to come!
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow should I store shoes that I don't wear a lot?Caitlin JaymesCaitlin Jaymes is a Closet Organizer and Fashion Stylist based in Los Angeles, California. With a background in Fashion PR and Fashion Design, she specializes in creating wardrobes for her clients with pieces they already own. She has experience working with celebrities, editorial shoots, and men and women of all ages. Caitlin uses fashion and organization to help instill and influence confidence, ambition, and stress-free lifestyles for all her clients. She runs her business by two guiding principles: “fashion has no rules, only guidance on how to look and feel your best” and “life has too many stressors, don’t let clutter be one of them.” Caitlin’s work has been featured on HGTV, The Rachael Ray Show, VoyageLA, Liverpool Los Angeles, and the Brother Snapchat Channel.
Closet Organizer & Fashion StylistYou can store them in a coat closet, under your bed, or on a shelf in your closet. You can also store them on hanging shelves. - QuestionWhat is best to put in the toes of my running shoes so they keep their shape in storage?Community AnswerYou can use shoe forms or just some wadded up newspaper.
- QuestionHow do I store the leather shoes after manufacturing?Community AnswerIf you love those shoes, get a dust cover. Place them side by side on a shelf with the dust cover over them.
Tips
- Get into the habit of reviewing all your shoes once a year to check for any that require repair or that you’d like to donate to a local charity or vintage clothing shop.Thanks
- Label shoeboxes with a brief description of the shoe. It will help you find what you are looking for more easily.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://decoratedlife.com/creative-and-efficient-ways-to-store-your-shoes/
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- ↑ https://simplyspaced.com/2016/10/40-creative-ways-organize-shoes/
- ↑ https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/columnists/2018/05/03/get-organized-foolproof-ways-organize-all-your-shoes/546475002/
- ↑ https://savvyaboutshoes.com/how-to-keep-shoes-from-dry-rotting/
- ↑ https://www.practicallyfunctional.com/pool-noodle-as-boot-filler/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/reuse-wine-bottles-boot-savers-23086969
- ↑ https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/columnists/2018/05/03/get-organized-foolproof-ways-organize-all-your-shoes/546475002/
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Before you store your shoes, stuff each pair with balled acid-free paper or cut-up toilet paper rolls to help them retain their shape. Then, place the shoes in a cool and dry place, such as a closet or under a bed. If you want to save space while also keeping your shoes in good condition, try purchasing a shoe rack or repurposing a wooden ladder into a shoe rack. To see more storage ideas and tips on stacking shoes to save space, read on!
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