20 Hacks Every Shoe Owner Needs to Know • Organization Junkie

Clean up some paint cans and then attach them to the inside of your closet. You can fit a pair of shoes in each of the cans, making it so much easier to organize and store!
When you’re out shoe shopping, try to do it in the evening. Research shows that’s when your feet are usually the biggest, so when you buy shoes, they won’t be too tight the next day!
If you have some smelly shoes, then try this. Take some dry tea bags and put them in your shoes overnight. This should help absorb some of the odor.
For squeaky shoes, use some baby powder. Apply them to the inside of the shoe (unless it’s an outside part) and let the powder soak in. It should help stop the squeaking.
Shoes that don’t have good traction can be a nightmare—you want to wear them but you’re afraid you’ll fall. Help fix this issue by using sandpaper on the bottom of your shoes to add some traction.

I love wearing flip flops, and I get so sad when the cord breaks. Instead of just throwing them away, try this fix! Put the cord back through and add a bread clip to the end of it—it keeps everything in place.
To keep your boots in the best shape possible, you don’t need to buy expensive shoe inserts. In fact, you can actually just use a section of a pool noodle. Simply stick it in the boot and you’re good.
No need to throw away your favorite pair of shoes just because they’re getting old and worn. You can spruce them up with some paint and other items to make them look great again!
Speaking of worn parts, if inside your shoes are a bit ragged, then use denim patches. Simply sew them onto the ragged part and your shoes will be like new!
It’s a really smart idea to waterproof your shoes, especially during the winter. There are a few different ways to do this, but just make sure it gets done.

Speed up the process of your shoes stretching out with this great idea! Fill some bags with water and then put them in your shoes. Then, put the shoes in the freezer. The water will turn to ice and expand, making your shoes expand.
You can also use the freezer to deodorize your shoes. Just stick them in a bag and then stick them in the freezer overnight. You can add some baking soda to help control the odor.
Replace the laces of your shoes with a colorful ribbon, fun strings, or something else! Customize your shoes easily with this great idea!
It may be a pain, but if you really want your shoes to look good for as long as possible, then it’s really important that you shine them regularly. You don’t have to do it every day, but you should do it whenever your shoes need it.
If you have a nice pair of heels but they’re just a little bit too tall, then you can actually cut the heel. Most shoes can get cup up to an inch and still function. Take it to a professional to get this done.

Have a great pair of shoes but they’re just a tad bit too small? Try this. Put on some wool socks, put on the shoes, and then use a hair dryer to get the material to expand. Repeat as necessary.
This is such a fun idea! Take some old necklaces (or just cheap ones you find) and add them to your heels for a great accent. It’s cute, fun, and really unique.
If you want to add some style and personality to your heels, then add some glitter to the heel! It’s absolutely stunning and really makes them unique!
If you get a stain on your suede shoes, don’t worry! You can usually fix it by using a nail file to buff out the stain. Be careful to not go too overboard, though!