Written by Menswear Style in Tips & Advice on the 11th August 2021

You know what they say, "you can never have too many shoes." But with that comes the responsibility of storing all those shoes, boots and sneakers in an organised way. So, if you're like most people and your collection is out of control, then this blog post will help you figure out how to store your large shoe collection. Read on!

Keep Boots Away from the Bedroom 

One of the most important rules for keeping a shoe collection manageable is to store boots in a different area. For example, you should reserve the bedroom for more casual shoes you wear indoors, while your dresser or wardrobe can hold sturdy footwear that is meant only for when you go outside. This separation will help keep them from cluttering up your personal space and make it easier to find what kind of shoes you need on any given day. Stashing boots away from the bedroom will also make it easier to store them; you don't want these shoes taking up too much space.

Stash Away Footwear You Wear Once in a While 

How do you maintain a healthy level of shoe obsession? If you own more than 10 pairs, how do you deal with the overflow? No matter what your solution is for storing and organising shoes, there will always be some worn less often or haven't been out in a while. This can happen if they don't fit well anymore or aren't as comfortable as before, or maybe they're not even your style. To deal with this issue, it will help to analyse why these shoes have failed to get much use lately. Sometimes it has nothing to do with their wearability but rather an emotional attachment. Secondly, ensure you look into Shoe Storage Cabinets You'll Love in 2021 and select one you can use to store the shoes you wear less often. This could either be seasonal boots or designer shoes you wear only on special occasions. Or, it could also just be that these shoes don't fit well anymore. Maybe they're too wide or too narrow, which is why you keep them stored away.

Store Sideways 

If you don't have a lot of space, try storing at least half your shoes sideways. This way, they occupy less vertical space, and it is easier to see what's inside the box without having to open it up every time. On the other hand, if you're going for easy storage on the eyes, stick with shelving rather than shoe racks because there are many more design options and shapes for shelves. All in all, make use of vertical space by storing your shoes sideways. They will be less likely to get dusty, and they'll take up much less floor space than if you kept them. In conclusion, if you are addicted to shoes, there are many ways to store them. Just be sure that whatever storage method you use is accessible and easy for the wearer of the shoe. Have fun by colour coordinating, arranging according to the brand, design, the year you bought them and many other ways.

How many items of footwear do you own? #shoes #sneakers

— Menswear Style (@MenswearStyle) August 11, 2021

Storage Ideas for a Large Collection, Boots Away from the Bedroom, and Store Sideways are all discussed in this blog post on Storage Ideas for a Large Collection.