How to store shoes long term

If you are a shoe lover like me you must have a large variety of shoes and must have faced a shoe storage problem. Do you keep all of your footwear piled up in your closet? That’s really uncomfortable but don’t worry! I’ll share my experience of shoe storage solutions with you. This guide will help you not only in better shoe management but also tell you to keep them supple, steady, and wearable for years resulting in saving money.

How to prepare shoes for long term storage

Shoes are fragile and need extra care while storage. If they are not cleaned, packed, and stored properly they can easily get mold and dry rot. Surely you won’t like to destroy your favorite footwear so follow these simple steps:

• Choose a storage cabinet that can prevent them from dust pests and direct sunlight.
• Keep the storage unit in climate control space to protect the footwear from damage caused by humidity, moisture, and high temperature.
• Categorize your footwear according to the frequency of the use that makes it easier to pull shoes in and out.
• Keep usable and dispose of unwanted or donate which you don’t need anymore.

• Choose a storage cabinet that can prevent them from dust pests and direct sunlight.
• Keep the storage unit in climate control space to protect the footwear from damage caused by humidity, moisture, and high temperature.
• Categorize your footwear according to the frequency of the use that makes it easier to pull shoes in and out.
• Keep usable and dispose of unwanted or donate which you don’t need anymore.

How to prevent shoes from deformation and damage in storage

While storing shoes for a long time, take care that they must not lose their shape, and stay safe from any damage. In worn shoes, the appearance of folds and creases is natural which causes permanent deformation. Humidity, gravity, and aridity affect the shoes in storage. Also, materials become stiff when they age and deteriorate. When you store shoes long term try these measures to keep them in shape:

• In short term storage, only shoe tree insert is enough
• Vintage shoes also stay long in storage without any filling or shaping
• But in long term storage put them on wooden shoe horns or stretchers
• Stuff sneakers with acid- free tissues that are more absorbent than newspaper and also prevent from foldings
• To avoid dampness let the boots air-dry before inserting any shoe-frames
• Pegs, hooks, and hangers are good options for sandals and heels
• Long boots need more care to avoid creases. They can be hung upside down on old wine bottles.
• Mold and mildew are enemies for organic materials. Choose a climate-controlled environment for shoes made of such materials.
• Open front shelves and racks can be helpful in keeping shoes organized. Lightweight shoes are often made of fragile materials and can’t bear humidity. A package of silica gel added to their storage container can remove dampness. 

Verdict

Whether you are storing your favorite footwear for a long or short period, shoes need care. You love them and have spent a lot. So you don’t like them to be spoiled. Hope this guide will help you a lot.