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What Do You Need To Know About Shoe Storage Boxes?
For many years, many of us believed that storing our shoes in customized cardboard shoeboxes was a secure way of storage. But is this the case? Sure, they keep our shoes organized and somewhat protected,' but putting your shoes in these sorts of shoeboxes for extended periods can cause irreversible damage and impact the wearability of your favorite shoes in the long run. It all comes down to how you care for your shoes, how frequently you use them, and, most crucially, how you keep them.
Here Is Why...
I'm a total shoe junkie! And, after years of shoe care experience, I was shocked to learn that storing my shoes in sealed cardboard shoeboxes had significantly jeopardized their integrity and caused irreversible harm to a number of my shoes. I know, what?! But it's true. The damage becomes evident when you decide to take out a pair of shoes from the depths of your wardrobe, wear them, but as the day progresses, they begin to crumble or break apart. Is this anything that has occurred to you? It's occurred to me several times when I'm walking along and suddenly realize I've left a trail of shattered pieces, only to find myself treading on the framework of the shoe, rather than the shoe sole itself. These negative consequences occur when you do not use your shoes or store them for lengthy periods of time (6 to 12 months) in your wardrobe or storage space, or, more tragically, in stifling customized cardboard shoe boxes!
Shoe Storage Boxes Do Not Help With Shoe Longevity:
When your shoes aren't properly cared for, or are only worn on occasion, and aren't exposed to fresh air, the glue and soles gradually dry up, causing your shoes to break apart and the heels to separate or crumble. This degradation is caused by a lack of air circulation, poor storage techniques, and other environmental conditions. More on this later. Whether you spend $20 or $200 on a pair of shoes, storing them in these boxes - especially the plastic ones - can cause your shoes to crumble, break apart, peel, mildew, and disfigure the material and framework, finally leading to shoe degradation.
Remember that shoe repair may be a costly undertaking. A minimum of $25 and a maximum of $150 is required. The cost to mend your shoes by a professional shoe repairer will depend on the degree of the damage caused if you choose to fix your shoes, and the craftsmanship necessary. It comes to a point where I know we love our shoes, especially the favorites that we can't bear to part with, but you have to be practical and ask yourself, "Are these shoes worth fixing?". It is advisable to take regard now and seek alternative, and more natural ways to store and care for your shoes.
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A Few Suggestions For Shoe Storage:
1 | Do Not Place Your Shoes In Cardboard Or Plastic Shoeboxes:
- Natural ventilation and circulation are obstructed.
- Mould and moisture build-up happens.
- When shoe soles, glue, leather, fibers, and material are stored for an extended period of time, they dry out.
- Because shoes aren't always conveniently available, you end up not wearing them.
Even meticulously wrapping your shoes in acid-free tissue paper and adding silica gel satchels will not ensure or maintain the longevity of your shoes. Certain 'protective' methods may not always prevent moisture from accumulating when these sorts of shoeboxes are stored, especially in hot, humid storage environments, wardrobes, closets, and places. I understand. I attempted. It was a failure! I had my shoe collection housed in these designer packaging boxes, and I had to reject numerous pairs because the adhesive dried up, the bottoms of the shoes cracked, or they fell apart from the shoe inner and were therefore judged irreparable. It would have cost me an arm and a leg to repair them. Ouch!
2 | All Shoes Need A Good Flow Of Air:
All shoes, like humans, require oxygen to thrive! Air out your shoes on a regular basis, whether you use them once a week or once a year.
Fresh air nourishes the material, helps to dry out any odors (cedarwood also aids with this), and keeps your shoes supple and fresh after each wear.
- After each wear, allow your shoes to air out for at least 24 hours.
- Wearing the same pair of shoes on successive days is never a good idea.
- Alternate pairs to allow your shoes to breathe.
- To reduce fading and discoloration, avoid direct sunlight while airing out your shoes.
- Before storing or using your shoes, make sure they are completely dry. This will aid in the preservation of the shoe's structure and enhance shoe life.
3 | Put On Your Shoes! Don't Just Store Them And Forget Them:
We reach for your old favorites daily and cringe at the sheer effort necessary to uncover those sassy heels or boots in the depths of our closet. When even attempting to find those shoes is met with a sigh of "I can't be bothered locating or reaching for those shoes" (haven't we all said it?) is when those shoes that have been placed high up (or entirely forgotten about) will continue to degrade - until they are worn! According to the proverb, every time you wear your shoes, you are essentially "wearing them in" and exposing them to the elements. By wearing your shoes, you are warming up the glue (which is used to seal most shoes), which will ultimately harden to the material and structure, allowing it to mold comfortably to the form of your feet. After a couple of wears, most shoes are ready to travel.
We reach for your old favorites daily and cringe at the sheer effort necessary to uncover those sassy heels or boots in the depths of our closet. When even attempting to find those shoes is met with a sigh of "I can't be bothered locating or reaching for those shoes" (haven't we all said it?) is when those shoes that have been placed high up (or entirely forgotten about) will continue to degrade - until they are worn! According to the proverb, every time you wear your shoes, you are essentially "wearing them in" and exposing them to the elements. By wearing your shoes, you are warming up the glue (which is used to seal most shoes), which will ultimately harden to the material and structure, allowing it to mold comfortably to the form of your feet. After a couple of wears, most shoes are ready to travel.
