Storing seasonal shoes in the hallway
By season we mean early autumn and the coming winter. Therefore, yes, no matter how much we would like to continue to show off in sandals, it will be problematic in puddles, and simply dangerous to health.
Ideas for high boots
Let's start right away with the heavy artillery: high-top shoes. All fashionistas have one problem in common: boots are usually difficult to store due to their height. The top constantly falls down, and soon your favorite high Chelsea boots take on an unsaleable appearance.
What to do? We stuff the boots with paper or form holders and place them on the top shelf, or even better, for such cases we choose shelf-holders for boots. Or special designs with sticks.
If you don’t know how to store things, find the answer in this article: Where to store things if the hallway is small: 10 cool ideas.
Where can I buy
Holder shelf for Decent Store (3589 RUR), shelf for boots hit-dekor.ru (3073 RUR), form holder for boots Decent Store (499 RUR), stretcher for boots Yandex.Market (1199 RUR).
Flat Shoe Ideas
Boots, oxfords, loafers with rough soles, and even just ballet flats will fit perfectly on the shelves. And so that everyone has their own space, this interesting shelf-holder will come in handy. The frame is plastic and will not scratch the floor. Instead of the usual shelves, you can try another design. It attaches directly to the wall, doesn't take up much space, and even folds up when you're not wearing shoes.
And remember, only the essentials should be stored in the hallway: It’s time for them to go to waste: 7 things in the hallway that don’t belong there.
Where can I buy
SheIn folding shoe rack (RUB 760), organizer shelf Decent Store (RUB 1,189), Ozon steel shoe rack (RUB 5,394)
Shoe bench
Such benches will hide motley couples, and order will reign in the hallway. What else do you need when the space is tiny? Choose 2-in-1 options: a comfortable bench so you don’t have to double over when you’re going out, and underneath it there’s a compact storage compartment.
Where to buy banquettes
With turquoise pillow First furniture (RUB 7,990), bench with Laredoute door (RUB 27,754), with Laredoute drawers (RUB 47,309).
Tall shoe cabinet
An unusual option for those who have a lot of flat-soled shoes (although with our Russian ingenuity, high boots can also be placed there) and who want to use every square millimeter of the hallway. Yes, a shoe closet almost up to the ceiling. The plus is that it saves space and becomes a shelter for 9-10 pairs of shoes. It would be great to place brushes and shoe polish at the bottom.
Where can I buy
Light with a sliding mechanism Hoff (RUB 8,799), black tall cabinet alesyamebel.ru (RUB 9,399), pencil case 360.ru (price on request).
Shoe maker
A shoe rack or shoe rack is an option for a very narrow hallway, when the soul would like to roam, but there’s just nowhere. In our opinion, any shoe rack looks stylish. Apparently the secret is in the design. You won't be able to store high boots inside. So the choice is yours. By the way, keys and other small items that are stored in the hallway will take their place on top of the shoe shoe.
Where can I buy
White cabinet First furniture (4,799 RUR), with Hoff concrete finish (4,799 RUR), with two Ikea compartments (10,999 RUR)
Basic Rules
Before you put your boots away for summer storage, they need to be properly prepared. This rule applies to all models without exception, even rubber and marsh ones - so unpretentious in appearance. Depending on the type of material and characteristics of the products, the following manipulations must be performed:
- Any boots must first be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust, and reagents. Not only the decorative surface of the products is processed, but also their sole. It is forbidden to use metal graters or hard brushes; they easily damage any surface.
- It is recommended to treat suede and velor with special wire brushes. And abrasions from such surfaces can be removed by rubbing them with fine-grained sandpaper and then holding them over a stream of steam for a few seconds.
- High suede boots, so popular today, lose their appeal after just one season of wear. You shouldn’t think that you can fix this in the summer or before the start of the next season; it’s better to do everything right away. You just need to prepare a weak vinegar solution, wipe the products with it and dry thoroughly.
- Wading boots and items that have been worn for a long time become heavily saturated with sweat, even if this is not obvious at first. Such items of footwear must be disinfected before being put away. To do this, prepare a pale pink solution of potassium permanganate, which we carefully use to treat all the internal surfaces of the boots. 3% hydrogen peroxide also copes well with the smell of sweat.
- After all the preliminary processing steps have been completed, the products need to be dried. To do this, it is best to use well-ventilated rooms or a balcony with access to fresh air. Attempts to speed up the process using artificial heat sources will not lead to anything good. Swamp boots and rubber boots may become worn out from such exposure.
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All that remains is to choose a place where you can store your boots in the summer. And this will depend on the purpose of the shoe, the characteristics of its material and design.
Storing out-of-season shoes
Before sending your shoes into exile for several months, wash them, dry them, stuff them with paper, or better yet, form holders, apply cream and store them in a cool and dry place. Now let's go - look at the ideas!
For those who love shoes
Shopaholics, an idea for you! If you, like Carrie Bradshaw, invest in a nice pair of shoes, then hiding such treasures is downright criminal. Choose a beautiful cabinet with glass doors and place your exhibits there. And don’t forget to invite your girlfriends on an excursion!
Where to buy similar cabinets
Hoff wardrobe (RUB 20,999), Ikea wardrobe with shelves (RUB 13,060), InMyRoom display cabinet (RUB 56,890).
On the shelves in the closet
If your storage option is a closet in the living room or bedroom, here are a few ideas that will definitely save space. For shoes, you can set aside the lowest shelf of the closet, or better yet two and the widest ones. To fit more pairs, fold them as follows: one shoe faces forward, the other - forward, and there will be more space. Or store them on special modules.
And here is a list of cool products that will bring order to your closet: 7 cool products from 250 rubles.
Where can I buy
Storage modules SheIn (300 rub.), SheIn (200 rub.), Leroy Merlin (96 rub.), Ikea (69 rub.)
In boxes
The boxes are suitable for a closet and for any free piece of space in a small apartment. Our advice: choose transparent ones so that you can easily and easily identify that same pair of ballet flats from Zara. Do not store in colored plastic boxes - it looks tacky and will add clutter and unnecessary visual noise to the closet.
Where to get boxes
SheIn transparent box (RUB 500), set of 6 pcs. A universe of order (RUB 2,305).
Right on the door
Not everyone can boast of a large 3D space inside the closet! Nothing, and there is a solution for such problems. Look at the door: it is free. Hang metal structures on it, where each pair of ballet flats and shoes will have its own special place. You can also hang pockets for shoes. They are transparent, which will also make it easier to find the right pair.
Where can I buy
Organizer AliExpress (907 RUR), hanging SheIn (740 RUR) shopboom.ru (1057 RUR)
In hanging organizers
Store your shoes right next to your clothes. Here you should not choose ordinary hanging rag pockets, they do not hold their shape. Make your choice in favor of square organizers with a box. These comrades will definitely not fall apart, and they will look organized.
Where to buy hanging panniers
Organizer Decent Store (RUB 1,059), Sima Land hanging case (RUB 592), Ozon case (RUB 2,167)
Foamed polyethylene for pipes
If your boots need careful storage, and after repair there is still thermal insulation for the pipes, then this is the most suitable case for using them.
All you need to do is simply cut it to the length of the boot and insert it inside.
It is recommended to ensure that the thermal insulation material is sufficiently dense, otherwise it will not be possible to maintain the shape of your shoes.
Unusual storage methods
A few ideas for organizing space for storing shoe stocks:
- An original way to store boots with long tops is using hangers on a bar. The edge of the boot is attached with a clothespin to a special device or to a trouser hanger.
- The space under the stairs can be converted into retractable shoe shelves. The result will be a complete system for folding boxes, drawers, and covers.
- For low boots, sneakers, and flip-flops, it is convenient to use a niche in the pouf. The space is divided into sections by cardboard or plastic partitions.
Organizing neat sections for shoes in your closet is easy. The choice of storage system depends on the size and content of the cabinet. If you have a large number of shoes, you will need additional shoe racks and auxiliary devices to fill the space of shelves and drawers.
Why storing shoes on the balcony is not recommended
Balconies and loggias in most typical apartments are not suitable for storing shoes. They do not maintain the required microclimate year-round. As a result, shoes, which even a family of four has a lot of, become unsuitable for wearing.
If in the warm season the loggia or balcony is well illuminated by the sun, then the air there will be dry and heated to high temperatures. This entails:
- lag of soles, straps and adhesive-based decor;
- drying and cracking of leatherette, leather;
- burnout of products.
High humidity combined with a lack of sunlight is a typical picture of northern or northwestern loggias. If we add to this poor ventilation of the room, then unpleasant consequences occur in the form of destruction of the shoes from the inside.
Moisture enters micropores, causing deterioration in the quality of fur, insulation, and leather. As a result, they lose their performance properties:
- do not retain heat well;
- allow moisture to pass through;
- does not remove sweat well enough, unpleasant foot odors;
- become deformed and become a breeding ground for mold.
Even greater negative consequences can be expected if wet shoes or boots freeze.
Another danger for this wardrobe item on the loggia is dust. Thanks to regular ventilation of the room during the warm season, it actively accumulates in all its corners. Especially a lot of it is collected from those who live in close proximity to a parking lot, road, or large playground.
While cleaning leatherette is not particularly difficult, removing dust from fur, suede and nubuck will be more difficult. Improper cleaning will result in dirty spots and streaks.
You can avoid all the unpleasant consequences associated with storing shoes on the balcony if you create a suitable microclimate in the room.
Shoe rack is the best solution
The bed was invented to make it comfortable to sleep, the table - to eat and write, and the shoe rack - to properly fold shoes. A properly designed shoe rack meets two important requirements:
- favorable conditions for storing shoes;
- ease of use.
Another requirement concerns the locker configuration. Since this piece of furniture is installed in hallways and corridors, which are cramped, shoe racks have compact sizes and a “narrowed” shape.
Flat-looking cabinets that are installed close to the wall are called slim shoe racks. The depth of wardrobes for bedrooms is up to 60 cm, compact wardrobes for hallways are 40-50 cm, and for shoe racks this parameter is even smaller – 20-30 cm.
The secret lies in the design of the shelves; they are folding. When closed, their shoes move to a vertical position, taking up minimal space. At the same time, it fits freely inside the cabinet; adjacent pairs do not touch each other and do not mix.
The height of slim structures reaches human height; they can accommodate dozens of pairs of shoes. However, when installing a tall model, we recommend that you play it safe by fixing the upper part of the rear wall to the wall. This way the furniture will gain stability and will not fall if the shelves are pulled out sharply. For ease of installation, prudent manufacturers equip tall, narrow shoe racks with loops or hooks for attaching to the wall.
The advantages of narrow shoe racks allow you to use them as a shoe cabinet on the balcony. Place the shoe rack against a free wall without the risk of taking over the aisle. To get the pair you are interested in, you just need to pull the handles or brackets - the shelf, having turned 50-90°, will move to a horizontal (or relatively horizontal) position and reveal a neatly laid out assortment.
Where to store?
For everyday storage, it is best to allocate a room specially equipped for this - a dressing room with a good ventilation system and shelving. If the area of the apartment does not allow for such luxury, then you can use wardrobes, shoe boxes, and hanging shelves.
To store seasonal shoes, boxes, special containers, organizers, fabric covers, and the like are most often used. The main conditions that must be observed when choosing them:
- presence of holes for ventilation;
- sufficient volume;
- no foreign odor.
Preparatory stage
Initially, shoes need to be put in order, sorted, and only then decide which storage system will be optimal. It is necessary to conduct an audit and decide on the number of pairs. Something may need to be repaired or thrown away.
Shoes made of natural or artificial leather should be washed with warm water. Wash sneakers and fabric shoes in the machine. To clean suede items, you can use a brush with rubber bristles. Next, you need to dry all the shoes in natural conditions. Treat the outer surface with protective creams, the inner surface with antiseptic agents or special deodorants. For long-term seasonal storage of shoes, it is recommended to use shoe trees or mold holders. This technique will protect shoes and boots from deformation.
Be sure to sort out shoes by type and separate men's, women's and children's shoes. If each family member has their own closet, this simplifies the task. Everything that will not be needed within 2-5 months should be packed in boxes and placed in the wardrobe. If shoes will be stored in one place, then when sorting it is necessary to take into account its size, purpose, and number of pairs.
The place for storing shoes should be dry, well ventilated, protected from light. A balcony, loggia, damp storage room or basement should be excluded immediately. All other areas in the apartment can be safely used. For long-term storage, the top shelf of a wardrobe, a rack in a pantry, or a mezzanine are suitable. The category of shoes for everyday wear is more convenient to place in the hallway area. It is advisable to store shoes that you wear when going out in your wardrobe so that they are at hand at the right time.
The type of packaging depends on the number of shoes. If the dressing room is spacious enough, then it is better to choose a separate box for each couple. If you don't have enough space, you should stock up on organizers that can even be placed under the bed.
Needs to be sorted
Clear away dirt
Dry naturally
Treat with special means
Use form holders
Boxes
Seasonal shoes are most often stored in boxes on the lower section of wardrobes and dressing rooms. Store-bought cardboard packaging remains after purchasing another pair of shoes or sneakers. It’s better not to throw them away, but to put your favorite boots or shoes there until winter. Boxes are stacked in rows on spacious shelves under the cabinet wall. It is recommended to label the packages to make the shoes easier to find. You can also cut out identical windows through which the contents can be easily seen. Another interesting option is photographs of the filling of the boxes, pasted on the ends of the packages.
The pictures on the boxes correspond to the shoes inside. You can identify a pair of shoes by the photo on the box.
A box storage system is suitable if you have free space and large closets. If space is limited, clear plastic boxes are used. One container is enough to accommodate 8–10 pairs. Using homemade cardboard dividers, you can organize the contents so that boots or shoes do not damage each other.
Waste paper
A very primitive and not the most convenient method, but effective. If you have a lot of unnecessary newspapers, magazines, in general, anything paper, then you have now found a use for them.
The paper should be crumpled into “balls” and filled with shoes. There is no need to make them too small; a few large “lumps” will be enough.
If you plan to return to reading a magazine in the future, you can simply twist it and insert it into your shoes; you won’t have to tear or wrinkle anything. This option may be suitable if your boots and magazine are the same length.
