Shoe Repair, Care and Storage

Whether you’re looking for information on how to repair or take care of your shoes, or you’re looking for creative ways to store your footwear, you’re in the right place. Below are lots of resources to help you keep your shoes well-cared for, organized, and in tip-top shape.

Whether you’ve got a wardrobe full of shoes, or just a few beloved pairs, it’s a good idea to keep them stored properly and well-organized. Here are tips and products that will help on both fronts.

Caring for Shoes

It makes good sense to take care of your shoes, for both cosmetic and financial reasons. And, contrary to popular belief, protecting and caring for your footwear actually takes very little time, and next to no money. Below are lots of helpful resources, including how-to articles, and information on all the must-have products.

Shoe Repair

You’ve finally found the perfect shoes, now find out how what to do when something goes wrong. A little knowledge of general shoe repair – even if it’s just knowing the number of a good shoe repair shop – will help to make your shoes last for years and years.

Comfortable Shoes & Foot Care

When it comes to shoes, the comfort of the shoe is of the utmost importance. This guide to comfortable shoes features the top brands of comfortable shoes, including shopping info, fashion advice, and the latest styles.

• Foot & Shoe Odor: If you suffer from foot odor, or your shoes and socks are a little on the stinky side, you might want to check out these tips, products, and informative articles, all designed to help you eliminate shoe and foot odor.
• Foot Problems & Pain: If you’re experiencing foot pain, ankle problems or toe problems, here are some suggestions that might help alleviate your discomfort.
• Comfort Products & Inserts: Products that will help make shoes you already own more comfortable. If you’re experiencing shoe-related foot pain, there’s plenty of resources here to help.
• Comfortable Shoe Brands: Whether you want a pair of shoes that look and feel fantastic or just a pair of plain-old sensible shoes, knowing the right brands to look for will help. Learn more about the top brands in comfort shoes.

Having Trouble Making Shoes Fit in Your Suitcase? Here’s a Better Way.

Tip Number 1: Be sure to leave room in your suitcase for any shoes you buy ON your trip. For more advice, check out this advice on how to pack shoes.

The Right Way to Take Care of Leather Shoes

If you take good care of your leather shoes, you’re bound to save money in the long run. This article gives a great run-down of how to care for your smooth leather shoes.

7 of the Best Organizers to Tame Your Out-of-Control Shoe Collection

Ever feel like your shoes have taken over your life? Take a look at these great options for shoe storage, including boxes, racks, shelves, and drawers.

Crystal Clear Shoe Boxes and Drawers

I’m crazy about these crystal clear shoe boxes and drawers. Granted, there are newer styles from other companies that I really like as well. But, thanks to their affordability, these still stand as one of my favorite shoe storage options.

3 Reasons You Should Be Using Shoe Trees

If you’re not already using shoe trees, you probably should be. Here’s what they are, what they do, and three reasons everyone should be using them.

Get Your Shoes Organized With These Tips!

Make room for more shoes and wear all of your existing pairs! These tips and tricks will change your shoe closet forever.

How to Clean Suede Shoes

Not all hope is lost for stained suede. These tips explain how to care for suede shoes, how to prevent water damage & stains, & how to clean suede.

The best tips for organizing your shoe closet.

The best way to organize your shoe closet. Tips on organizing your shoes.

Organizing Your Shoe Closet

The best way to organize your shoe closet. Tips on organizing your shoes.

Shoe Care, Repair &  Storage

A guide to caring for your shoes, including tips, information, advice, and products for general shoe care.

• • How to Clean Men’s Suede Boots and Shoes: Informative article about how to clean men’s suede shoes and boots. Including one big tip!
  • Polishing Shoes: Love shoes? Chances are you’ve got a fair amount of money sitting in the bottom of your closet. Cleaning and polishing shoes are the best thing you can do to protect your investment and extend the life of your footwear.
  • How to Deal with a Broken Heel: If you’ve ever broken a heel, you know what a pain it can be. There aren’t a lot of quick or easy fixes for it — but there are a few things to know for the next time it happens to you.
  • Canvas Sneakers – How to Clean Canvas Sneakers: Want to know how to clean your canvas sneakers? Check out these step-by-step pictorial instructions for cleaning canvas sneakers.
  • Shoe Boxes from Shoebby: Regular readers will know that my obsession with shoe boxes and organizers is second only to my obsession with shoes. And recently I had the pleasure of trying out my new favorite way to keep my footwear organized: the Shabby. Learn more about them here.
  • Storage Containers for Shoes: Shoe storage system clear boxes organize your footwear. This storage system is comprised of clear boxes that can be used to store just about anything — even shoes!

• Heel Smoother Pro from Artemis: Nothing can ruin a pair of sexy sandals more quickly than feeling as if your feet aren’t in the best shape possible. The Heel Smoother Pro will help remove calluses and smooth even the driest and cracked heels in record time — check out this review for all the details on this new product.
• Clear Shoe Boxes – Shoe Storage with Style: No more photos taped to the side of a box — check out these innovative shoe boxes. Looking for a practical, stylish and affordable way to store your shoes? These clear shoe boxes might be just the thing.
• Cleaning Suede – How to Clean Suede Shoes & Boots: Treating your suede or nubuck shoes with a protective spray or finish will help to repel water and prevent stains. But if it’s too late for that, here are some great tips for cleaning suede.
• Shoe Repair – Find a Local Shoe Repair Shop: Use this handy tool to find shoe repair shops in your area.
• Shoe Bags – Keep Spare Pairs of Shoes on Hand with Shoe Bags: Ideal way to store an extra pair of shoes.
• Shoe Organizers – Seven Great Options for Shoe Storage: Top shoe storage products like cool plastic shoe boxes, shoe racks, and other shoe organizers.
• Water-Damaged Shoes: Whether you get caught in a downpour or a three-year-old throws your favorite shoes into a swimming pool, at some point your shoes will have water damage. The important thing is to know how to save your shoes from water damage. It can be done.

Take these easy steps and you have a great shot at making sure your favorite pair of boots or loafers live to walk another day.