It is important to make space to store your high quality leather shoes in a proper way. Here are some best practices:
Do
- Take a picture of the shoes and paste it on the box for easy reference
- Use a shoe tree to maintain the shape of your shoe
- Place a bag of charcoal inside the shoes to minimize humidity and odor
- Stuff your shoes with newspaper if they are wet and let them air dry in a cool place before storage
- Clean your shoes regularly using a leather cleaner before storing them
Don’t
- Never place different pairs of shoes too closely to each other as this can cause color transfer
- Never expose your shoes to sunlight or display lights for prolonged periods of time
- Avoid closing the lid on the shoebox. Keep it open for ventilation