These $10 boot shapers are an inexpensive way to make your boots last longer
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Even the most expensive, top-quality boots are inevitable to stretching. I learned this after splurging on Stuart Weitzman’s iconic 5050 boots with the assumption that their shape would stay intact. While they held up perfectly, hugging my fairly skinny legs (unlike the several lookalike pairs I bought that same year) for several wears, I soon noticed minor sagging along the calf and knee area of the boot. Desperately looking for techniques and hacks to preserve my then $695 boots, which are now priced at $895, I came across this genius product that has maintained its shape until this day.
Rather than stuffing my boots with crumpled paper, I invested in Product Household Essentials Boot Shaper Form Inserts, which also happens to be one of Amazon’s Choice for boot shapers. A must-have for leather and suede boots, this product is designed for the practical function to hold your boots upright and to reduce cracking and sagging. Preventing cracks and creases also increases the ventilation thought the boot for fresher footwear and care. It’s been five years since purchasing my boots and they still look as good as new.
Household Essentials CedarFresh Boot Shaper Form Inserts for Men and Women
Shop it: Amazon, $10
Easy to use, these sturdy, flexible plastic shapers roll and fit inside any length boot to imitate its original shape and form. Made customizable, each shaper features pre-marked lines to follow for trimming for ankle, calf, and over-the-knee boots. For the dual-purpose of easy removal and storage, these particular boot shapers also feature a handy loop let lets you hang them on a boot tree or in your closet.
Best of all, a set of two pairs will set you back only $10. It’s an inexpensive way to keep your boots lasting forever. And because I owe so much to boot shapers, here, I put a list of others you should consider.
Homend 5 Pairs (10 Sheets) Boot Shaper Form Inserts Boots Tall Support for Women and Men
Shop it: Amazon, $11 (originally $12)
Moneysworth & Best Fashion Boot Shaper
Shop it: Amazon, $15
ONEDONE Folding Boot Shaper Stands Boots Knee High Shoes Clip Support Stand -5Pack
Shop it: Amazon, $19
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