I want to get some of those plastic bins to store pairs of shoes in individually -- so one pair of shoes per plastic bin, with a lid on it. Is plastic storage of this sort bad for the shoes? I am concerned about putting leather shoes in a plastic bin. I'm thinking they may need to breathe and would be better off in the original box. I am interested in the plastic bins, though because they are all uniform in size, not to mention the benefit of being clear.
Use the plastic bins, but be sure that the shoes are clean and dry before putting them in. If they are still damp from being worn, or have mud, salt or dirt on them, the plastic can allow stains to set. Moist leather against the plastic would cause discoloration. Let them sit out to dry for at least 24 hours (or leave the lid off). For longer term storage, get some of the dessciant silica packets that come with new shoes (the shoe store probably has tons of them in the wastepaper basket). Stuff shoes loosely with tissue paper if you're storing them for a few months -- this will help them keep their shape.
i have used the plastic storage boxes for shoes and they have always done fine.
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keep them in the box a bin is for like moving and old shoes but your talkin dress shoes they have those show stretcher that help the keep the shape so box cause its more organized
