Most of us have been dealing with crazy cold and snowy weather. Even those of us who live in “warmer” climates have been living through one wild and cra-azy winter. I don’t know about you but I got tired of having my boots falling all over my closet. In addition to bugging me because they looked so messy, I want to protect my boots from creasing. I’ve seen great ideas of using pool noodles, but you know me, why buy something if you can repurpose something? Ready for my no cost fix for storing boots this winter?
It’s embarrassingly easy, embarrassingly free and hopefully brilliantly frugal and brilliantly earth-friendly.
The only thing you have to do is find 2 1-liter size plastic bottles (or what ever size works for your boots).
No Cost Fix for Storing Boots
Here let me show you since a picture is worth a thousand words (so these 3 pictures must equal 3000 words.)
Really. Easy. 
Really. Frugal.
If you’d prefer to purchase boot storage tools, these boot shapers from The Container Store work well. {Affiliate links provided for your convenience. Click on image for more product and purchasing information.}
This boot storage rack is another way to store boots. {Click on image for more product and purchasing information.}
But for a free, this no cost fix for storing boots is Really. Effective.
More Repurosed Shoe and Clothing Storage Ideas
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Kristina & Millie says
Great idea! Simple yet genius and thrifty! Found from Stonecottage.
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
Awesome idea! This is a keeper!
susan says
Thanks, Heather. I love that it’s free! 😉
Holly @ Coconutheadsurvivalguide says
Hi Susan – Brilliant. Simply brilliant. And then there is me who spent too much money on those boot holder uppers. Sigh… I need to hang out with you more often and learn more of your creative ideas! Hugs, Holly
susan says
Holly, I think “creative” is your nice way of saying cheap. 😉
Dianna L. says
I never would have thought of that!
susan says
Dianna, It’s gotten to where I look at everything twice before it goes into the recycle bin trying to find a repurpose use for it.
Gabby@MamaGab says
SO smart!! I’ve got to take care of this, pronto!
Cindy says
I use empty wine bottles, works great!
Shannon says
I use old rolled up magazines or sometimes paper grocery bags
Shara says
another inexpensive way is to go to the dollar store and get the $1 fun noodles for the pool and cut them to fit your boots and stick them inside….could be cheaper than buying water bottles if you don’t already have them and they can be adjusted to any boot height.
Lisa says
That’s a good idea! We use old rolled magazines to keep our boots up.
Ellen says
I like to use thick rolled up magazines once I am finished with them. They work really well and allow air to flow through. Plastic bottles are another great repurpose.
Frances says
wow!! great idea!
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says
This is a great idea, Susan! I use rolled up magazines for my boots. But, I still manage to throw them in my closet..LOl
Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.
xoxo
Denyse
creativejewishmom/sara says
brilliant! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
brenda Cap says
I use legal size pendaflex files. One for each foot is enough, rolled lengthwise. As it tries to unfurl, it holds up the boots instead, filling the space of the leg quite nicely. They work well especially for the longer boots.
Seana Turner says
I love this tip! It is the perfect example of the fact that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to be organized. Plus, if you ever move, you can recycle these bottles and just get a new version in the new location… one fewer item to move!
susan says
Exactly! 🙂 After 5 moves in 6 years, I had to find ways to organize that are easy to recycle and are inexpensive.
Louise says
I use old “Pringles” canisters or stacked cookie canisters for my boots. SInce they are mostly cardboard (the sides) they do mark with rust marks or stay moist if the boots are moist when I need to put they away.
Susan says
Louise, another creative idea! Thanks for sharing.