Cool Shoe Tool of the Week #3 – Boot Shapers

Shapers Keep Your Boots from Sagging!

Men and women alike can benefit from this Cool Shoe Tool of the week!  Most people have a pair of boots for some occasion.  Cowboy boots, work boots, and dressy boots can be found in almost every shoe rack around! 

If you like to wear medium or tall boots, you have probably experienced the sagging around the ankles that happens not when you are wearing them, but when they are sitting around in the closet.  Unlike other shoes that deteriorate when you are wearing them, boots actually deteriorate also when you are NOT wearing them.  Boots tend to be on the pricier end of the shoe cost spectrum, women’s designer heels aside. 

So, to get the most life out of your boots, invest in a pair of boot shapers for each of your set of boots.  Boot shapers are very inexpensive and are well worth the investment, as they will greatly extend the life of your favorite boots.  Without boot shapers, you have probably noticed the following problems that your boots will go through during their lifespan:

1. Sagging – The boots usually bend over at the ankle, causing uncomfortable creases.  With heavier materials, these creases can even sometimes hurt your legs – ouch! 
2. Wrinkling – Especially with leather boots, it is not uncommon to have a lot of wrinkling in the leather that cannot be repaired – once these wrinkles show up, they are not going anywhere. 

So, the solution to these problems is very simple – just slide a boot shaper into each boot.  These shapers are made of plastic and are universal in size.  They provide the structure that your boots need to  stay upright when you are not wearing them.  They couldn’t be easier to use!  You and your boots will thank you for investing in this cool shoe tool of the week!