Every woman needs shoes. Lots of shoes in fact. At least one pair for every outfit, isn't that right?

That isn't really a serious statement, but many women (and men) do have a large shoe collection, and storage can become a problem. If your shoes are disorganised, thrown into a wardrobe for example, it makes it difficult to find the ones you want. Also, if they aren't stored properly, you may forget what shoes you have, and in the worst case scenario you may even be damaging them.

Shoes should really be stored with shoe trees in them so they keep their shape. You don't want your prized Dolce Gabbana schoenen getting creased and damaged because you haven't stored them properly, do you? If you don't have shoe trees then screwed up paper, preferably acid free, can be used instead.

Boxes for shoes are essential. This stops dust, dirt and grease from damaging them, and also prevents damage from other pairs of shoes. You can either use the original boxes, and store them with the labels outwards so you know what's inside, or you can use clear plastic boxes so you can see the contents.

If you store your shoes properly they will last much longer, and when you decide you no longer want them you will be able to sell them to a new loving owner, or donate them to charity rather than throwing them away.