Aren't you tired of the sad shape your boots take after removing the initial stuffing out of them when you bring them home from the store?
Especially with soft leathers, they tend to just collapse and take on a wrinkled shape, ruining the beauty of the boot and the leather.
Commercially available plastic boot shapers are available for $10 and up, but I like using rolled up magazines because they are free, they recycle paper, and they are heavy enough to keep my boots standing without effort.
Using two or more rolled up magazines secured with rubber bands or duct tape, you can create your own boot shapers according to the shape of your boot. You may also use longer magazines or big shopping bags if your boots are longer.
Now I can store my boots upright, and keep their shape in shoe bins when I store them in the spring. Plus I feel better putting my old magazines to use.
2 comments:
great idea! not only are these a budget-friendly alternative to boot shapers, but i bet the paper absorbs moisture from inside the boot (because even the least sweaty of us still have moisture trapped in our leather shoes). keep on sharing your tips with us!
hey, thanks! I like these because they are heavy and keep the boots upright, and don't collapse or get crushed like other boot shapers. And if it breaks or gets worn out, you can just make a new one. Glad you enjoyed it!
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