A pile of mish mashed shoes in a corner somewhere or by the door, unprotected, unloved - I feel like an RSPCA advert, so I'll stop now. You come in from work, take off your shoes and throw them on the pile by the door, it's almost understandable. I know there are days when I would like to come in, take my heels off and throw them out the window, let alone into a corner! However here's what happens by doing this you are fundamentally undermining the integrity of the shoe, which means they won't last as long or be as attractive.
Did you know that even electric light can alter the colour of natural fabrics, like leather and suede. I remember having to Write off (shop speak for destroy) a particularly lovely pair of Christian Louboutin shoes because one had been on display too long and by the time it was reunited with it's significant other, they were completely different colours. I know that the pile by the door tend to be trainers, wellingtons and flip flops, but they are still items that you spent money on, so why diminish their usefulness? It's like those women who click clack because their heel tips have fallen off and they are walking around on a screw, wondering why they a)slip b)break the heel and c)ruin their floors.
On another note isn't a bit of a waste of time? Indulging in the 'left shoe hunt', because you can guarantee when you are running late, the shoe you need will be on the missing list! Shoe racks can be attractive and they can be cheap, sometimes both at the same time. It's always nice to know what you have exactly rather than an abstract sense of what might be in the pile. I'm a fan of being organised, as in general I find that it saves a great deal of time but it also helps you to protect your things and ensure that you get the most from them.
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