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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Preparing Shoes for Storage
• Method 2 of 3: Think about how much space you can store for shoes.
• Method 3 of 3: Do's and Don'ts
• Tips
• What do you need

Storing your shoes correctly will increase their shelf life and your shoes will always look neat and clean. Shoes must be protected from dust, water, exposure to sunlight, so that it does not fade or deform during storage. Make sure you don't pile them up, or all of your shoes will deform. Store your shoes in boxes or special containers to keep them looking original.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Preparing Shoes for Storage

1. 1 Clean your shoes. Shoes will deteriorate if they are not cleaned of dust and dirt before storing. This primarily applies to leather or suede shoes, however, shoes made of any material must be kept clean. Even if you put your shoes in the closet at night and are going to put them on again the next morning, then again you need to clean them. Leave the shoes to dry before storing.
   • Remove dust and dirt from leather and suede shoes with a soft, non-scratching brush. Use a special product to remove stains from these shoes.
   • Canvas shoes must first be brushed to remove dirt, then rinsed in soapy water to remove stains.
   • Rubber shoes should be washed with soap and water.
2. 2 Divide your shoes by seasons. If before you just threw your sneakers, boots and stilettos in one large basket, and then spent a long time looking for the pair you need, then it's time to sort your shoes. Keeping shoes sorted by season will help keep them looking their best.
   • Group your stiletto heels and other high heel shoes.
   • Consider where you will store your winter sneakers and other winter shoes.
   • Store flip flops, sandals, and other summer shoes together.
   • Keep casual shoes and trainers together.
3. 3 Find a dark, temperature-controlled area. Shoes should be stored away from direct sunlight and in a place where there are no sudden temperature fluctuations. The best place is a dark, cool closet. If you don't have enough closet space, you can store your shoes under the bed or in the closet in the bedroom.
   • Do not store your shoes in a garage, basement, or other place that is cold in winter and hot in summer. Under the influence of such climatic conditions, shoes will deteriorate over time.
4. 4 If you're going to take your shoes away for a month or more, wrap them in acid-free anti-corrosion paper. Just make sure the paper does not contain acidic derivatives, otherwise the acid will destroy the material from which the shoes are made. Don't use newspapers, you can ruin the color of your shoes.
   • Toilet paper is great for this.
   • Use last for the finest shoes. Store your beautiful leather shoes in stocks to keep them looking original. The pads made of cedar not only spread a pleasant smell in the shoes, but also prevent the appearance of moths and other insects. Shoe pads are available both in shoe stores and online.
5. 5 If you have a pair of beautiful shoes, store them upright. If you do not do this, then after a few months folds will form on them that cannot be straightened. If you don't want to buy a special device for storing your boots upright, you can put them on clean, dry wine bottles.

Method 2 of 3: Think about how much space you can store for shoes.

1. 1 Purchase a matching mat for your everyday shoes. Place it near the door or a hanger in the hallway, and have your family members stack their casual shoes neatly on it. This will keep it neatly laid out and you will always know where to find your shoes.
   • For such purposes, you can buy a shoe rack. Let it store casual shoes such as school shoes, sneakers, etc.
   • Create a separate corner for wet shoes.This can be a rug in the hallway or on a covered veranda.
2. 2 If you have a lot of shoes, then you need extra space to store shoes that you don't wear often. A shoe rack is a good way to organize everything. It can be put in the closet. Choose wooden or plastic shoe racks and place your shoes next to each other, stowing them on the shelf after each wear.
   • If you have an old wooden ladder, you can turn it into a shelf for storing shoes. Color it to blend in with your decor and place the shoes on it with the back to the wall. Place your shoes neatly on the rungs of the stairs.
   • Another option is to use a wooden shoe rack that you can buy at a hardware store. This hanger is specially designed to store pairs of shoes in separate pockets. Attach the hanger to the wall with nails to keep it firmly in place. You may not want to store good leather shoes in it, however, it is ideal for flip flops, tennis shoes, etc.
3. 3 Try using a shelf on the door. These shelves are great if you have a door that you can use. This way many pairs of shoes can be stored at the same time and the shoes can be easily removed.
4. 4 Store your shoes in boxes. Boxes are an easy and affordable way to store your shoes. You can store your shoes in the boxes they were sold in, or you can buy clear plastic boxes and store your shoes in them.
   • Wine boxes can also be used to store shoes.
   • Wrap the shoes in acid-free, anti-corrosion paper to prevent the shoes from deteriorating during storage.
   • You can even smear the surface of your shoes with silica gel, which is a good desiccant and will help keep your shoes well. It can be purchased through the Kraft-store online store.

Method 3 of 3: Do's and Don'ts

1. 1 Do not store your shoes when wet. Do not place shoes in boxes before they are thoroughly dry. Wet shoes can become moldy, plus storing wet shoes can cause bad odors. Place your shoes in a well-ventilated area and let them dry before sorting them for storage.
2. 2 Do not wrap your shoes in a plastic bag. Leather and suede will not be able to breathe and will deteriorate. Moreover, they can become moldy and discolored. Instead, wrap your shoes in acid-free anti-corrosion paper.
3. 3 Store shoes filled with cedar, not mothballs. Naphthalene contains chemicals that repel moths, however, it is very harmful if there are children and animals at home. Naphthalene has a strong unpleasant odor that is transmitted to everything with which it comes in contact. Instead, use cedarwood fillings or last, which is non-toxic and will give the shoe a fresh scent.
4. 4 Don't stack your shoes on top of each other. Many people do this in order to free up more space. However, this is how the shoe deforms and loses its shape. You can probably do this with flip flops, but the rest of the shoes are best placed neatly side by side. Shoes can lose their original shape even if you store each pair upside down.

Tips

• Get in the habit of reviewing your shoes once a year to find shoes that need fixing, which you can donate to your local charity, and which you can donate to your local vintage store.
• Write a brief description of the shoe on the box. This will help you find what you are looking for much faster.
• If you are using the shoebox in which it was sold, then take a photo of the shoe and glue it on the outside of the box so you know what the pair is inside so that you can easily find it without looking into each box.Where you stick the photo is up to you, but make sure you stick to your system and that the photo can be easily seen when the boxes are stacked on top of each other.
• Shoes can be inconvenient to store because they are usually sold in boxes that are larger than regular shoe boxes. Keep this in mind when organizing your shoe storage space.

What do you need

• Your shoes
• Organizer for shoes
• Storage space