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The Best Way to Store Tall Boots

Mar 10, 2011 / By Kathryn Hatter

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Tall boots can stand straight while they wait for you to wear them.

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Your winter wardrobe probably features at least one pair of tall boots to dress your feet in fierce style. Boots are pricey, so protect your investment and keep them looking perfect. The best way to store tall boots will keep them supported so they don't slouch or bend over to the side. Get creative with your storage solutions -- you don't have to break the bank to make sure your tall boots stay pretty.

Slide a boot shaper into the top of each boot, nestling it down firmly into the heel area. The shaper will hold the boots straight and tall.

Find a spot on the floor for your tall boots where they can stand straight without anything obstructing them in your closet.

Attach the special hooks into the top of the boot shapers, if you want. Place the hooks right over the bar of your closet to hang your boots. Store your boots this way during the offseason. If you have enough space on a closet bar, you could even store all of your boots on it year-round.

Fashion boot shapers out of old magazines, too. Roll a magazine up the long way and tuck it down into your boots. Your boots will stand up tall without you having to spend a penny.

1.Boot shapers (with attaching hooks)

2.Old magazines

If you let your tall boots flop over in your closet -- especially leather boots -- you might find a permanent crease in the leather when you want to wear them. Neat storage of tall boots will keep them ready to wear.