How To Store Winter Boots And Shoes For Summer

As January is going to end and this prevailing intensity of cold will soon get lesser and lesser day by day, with snow falling saying bye bye to us and so will our super warm and cozy clothes and boots too. As the weather changes a little, some of our clothes and accessories need to be packed like Sherpa jackets, extra layers of sweaters, mufflers, woolen caps or even gloves. All your winter boots and shoes which were the best choice for winters suddenly now look a bit boring and too warm to wear. What to do for these women’s shoes and boots, as we need more space for other types of shoes to place in our closets.

Your winter boots and shoes are important to store as these boots are expensive pieces which may have cost you a fortune and you really want them to be with you for next two to three seasons at least, and you know these winter women’s shoes doesn’t get out of fashion so soon, so keep your winter footwear in best possible way to reuse your shoes again and again. 

The best thing to do is to declutter your wardrobe, and store your boots and shoes in the best possible way, so that you can reuse them next year and they don’t get ruined after storing. They must be kept in a way that when you take them out next year, they must be in perfect condition, and to achieve that we have stated some nice tips that can help you store these shoes perfectly. let’s go through them:

1-      Locate a New Space For Storing

Before you jump on how to store and keep your winter shoes safe, you need some good space for doing this as winter footwear occupies more space than summer one’s. So first try to clean up some good storage for your expensive pieces especially made from leather and other warm materials which might have cost you a lot. To avoid any scratches, scuffs and wear and tear, store them in a proper place without overlapping them, instead keeping them separately and in order. Say goodbye to your favorite shoes and boots, in a nice manner, keeping them safe for next winter season.

2-      Clean Them First

Your winter boots must never be stored dirty in the storage as this’ll ruin your shoes when you’ll open them again after a year. They need to be well cleaned, spruced up before they get into the storage boxes. These shoes go through slushy streets, frosty mornings and grimy dewy roads which accumulate all the dirt and grim, which actually becomes part of their character. Cleaning shoes isn’t a courteous act but is a secret to increase the life span of your shoes too.

Start cleaning your shoes by wiping off excessive moisture and dirt on your shoes. For this use a damp cloth, gently use the cloth to remove excessive grime, avoid sipping extra moisture inside the shoes. Also clean the sole with a brush too. Prefer to put them in sunshine, so that extra moisture is absorbed or otherwise put in a cool dry place.

3-      Hold Their Shape

Another important thing to remember when storing your winter footwear is that you must keep them in a way that they must hold shape and don't get d-shaped when you take them out next season. Women's shoes need help to hold their shape, as they come in many different styles and lengths, from long thigh high boots to mid-calf boots too. Usually a boot tree can do the job for you but if it isn’t available, you can even use tissues and papers to insert in these shoes to keep the shape of these shoes. Store them in an upright position until you don’t have a shoe rack or boot hangers to store.

4-      Use Shoes and Boot Racks

When storing these boots, try to pack them individually in breathable containers and dust bags, so that they don’t overlap with each other. After this, try to invest in smaller individual stackable storage containers instead of piling the shoes on one another as this’ll damage and scuff the shoes. Ensure to position your boots with their soles flat on the rack, ensuring they stand upright. This helps prevent creases, maintain their shape and allows the air to circulate around them. So it’s advisable to invest in some good shoe racks, boot racks, boot shapers, dust bags and boot hangers to store the shoes in a better way.  

Conclusion

The weather has started to warm up, so it’s time to store your cozy winter essentials, so that you can get them in perfect condition next chilly season. Properly storing your pair of boots like cowgirl western boots or loafers will ensure that they’ll remain in great condition and will save your money in the long run.