Looking for a mini boot box? Look no further

If, like me, you’ve started wearing your ankle boots more and more now that the weather is finally warming up, then you may be thinking about the best way to keep them in great shape and store them when not in use. In which case what you are looking for is a mini boot box. Knee boot boxes are great, but ideally for knee length boots obviously! So I thought I’d run through the different ways you can store your smaller boots.

Mid Calf Boot Boxes provide not only an easy way to store them, but being transparent means you can see every pair of Boots instantly plus being able to open them from either end means you can take a pair of Boots out of the box without disturbing the stack!

Some women keep most, if not all, of their boots and shoes in their wardrobe, so this provides the ideal stacking solution because you can keep adding to the stack, and when it exceeds 6 or so boxes you can start another stack. Plus they look so good that if you’re running out of wardrobe space you don't have to hide them away in there - they would make a feature in your bedroom too.

They are even portable too, you can take your box by the handle and travel!

The boxes are delivered flat packed, and they are very easy and quick to assemble. They are made of strong transparent polypropylene and are made to last and last. They will accommodate Boots up to size 7. Box size is 36 x 29 x 12cms (14" x 11 1/2" x 4 3/4")

Why not mix the Clear Mid Calf Boot Boxes with the very popular addition to the range the ‘I Love My Shoes’ Mid Calf Boot Boxes?

If you’re just looking to keep your smaller boots in shape then Boot Inserts are what you need. They will keep your boots in immaculate shape and are suitable to tall and short boots because there is a score line, which allows for the Shaper to be reduced in size to fit Ankle Boots.

Again they are available as Clear or with the "I Love My Shoes" pattern. They come in pairs and like many products can be purchased in multipacks for even greater savings.

Yet another alternative for shapers are the Ankle Boot Shapers. These ones are made of high quality acrylic plastic, are easy to fit into most sizes of Shoe & Ankle Boots and ideal for Footwear with Laces. They’ll keep your boots (or your shoes) in great shape. The dimensions are: Length = 230mm, Height = 190mm, Width = 13mm.

Don’t forget that we have a great promotion at the moment when you buy the above storage boxes in packs of 10 you will receive free of charge a pack of 6 Clear Self-Adhesive PVC Pockets (you can insert your own label or photo and affix it to the box). Also you will receive a pack of 25 sheets of high quality acid free Tissue Paper (which are ideal to use when storing your shoes and boots).

Get your boots in shape with boot shapers!

Boots come in many different styles, sizes and designs… absolutely essential in Winter, not only because of the way they can transform an outfit, but you can’t beat them when it’s cold outside (or when it’s slippy underfoot) and you want something that looks good and keeps you warm (and stops you slipping too!)

However, once Winter is over and you can begin to think about wearing more lightweight clothing and footwear they can become difficult to store. Not only that, the price of them means they are quite an investment that you want to keep in great condition for years to come. Store your boots properly and you’ll get lots more years of service out of them!

Correct storage means using boot shapers to prevent creasing and cracking and you won’t find any superior to the new Woodlore Deluxe Boot Shapers. Made from 100% Aromatic Cedar Wood they will make your boots still feel loved when not in use! These beautiful shapers will absorb moisture from boot linings and deodorizes boots too. Ideal for Dress, Riding & Western Boots (H = 45cm W = 9cm D = 8.25cm). They fit women's boot sizes 36.5 & up and men's boot sizes 40 to 46. They have adjustable widths and brass knobs for ease of use and are presented in an attractive gift box.

There are many other shapers available including the very popular ‘I Love My Shoes’ Boot Inserts and Boot Shaping Storage Inserts. See the full range on the site so you can make sure you see your boots next Winter in tip top condition!

How can you take care of your suede and boots?

If you never really know what shoe care product to get when you purchase your shoes – and as usual are faced with various options even before you leave the shop, another new product recently added to our Shoe Care and Accessories Range will solve the problem. The Deluxe Woodlore Cura Suede & Nubuck Cleaning System is the ultimate shoe care product for cleaning suede and more. The specially formulated cleaning bar removes dirt while the brush restores nap to suede, nubuck or chamois leathers.

For best results when cleaning suede the shoes must be naturally dry in ambient temperature as this will help to lift dirt to the surface of the suede. For leather gently rub it with the cleaning bar to remove dry mud & then brush. Repeat the process for difficult areas.

For some people cleaning their shoes is a very therapeutic task and seeing how beautiful the shoes look afterwards makes it feel like a very rewarding job. Perhaps especially for those people our brand new Deluxe Professional Style Woodlore Cedar Shoe Valet would be an ideal present.

You can neatly store all your shoe brushes & polishes in this beautiful solid cedar wood valet which features a sliding top with bullet catch & built in shoe support - just like at the shoe shine stand! Genuine quality and the ideal way to store shoe brushes, cloths & polishes etc. A brass Woodlore logo on the front completes the quality finish of this product.

Get your shoes shining!

Your shoes say a lot about you! Some people think nobody will ever notice their shoes because they never look down at feet, but they’d be wrong because there’s no point looking fabulous in your new dress or suit when you’re wearing uncared for shoes on your feet!

Keep them in tip-top shape by using a shoe brush with horsehair bristles, such as the Deluxe Woodlore Cura Shoe Shine Brush. Great quality with a hardwood handle and 100% Horsehair bristles. Use it with our Woodlore Cura 100% Horsehair polish dauber.  These Horsehair Brushes are inherently softer with a natural degree of slight warmth that will give a better shine & finish.

To maximise the life of your shoes you should always use cedar shoe trees to maintain the shape of the shoe & eliminate creasing. Cedar shoe trees are especially good because they absorb moisture & deodorise the shoes at the same time.

A good tip is to leave the shoe tree in the shoe when you clean them because it enables the polish to get into the creases. Also remember to try not to wear the same pair of shoes on consecutive days - give the leather time to relax & remain in good condition.

Find out about cleaning your suede footwear in my article tomorrow!

We have a great new Shoe Box Colour Selector!

We have made it even easier to find the colour you want when choosing your Shoe Box… with four quick and simple steps to buying your shoe boxes, you are closer to getting your shoes organised than ever!

Shoe storage boxes are the answer to every shoe-aholic’s dream. Our boxes transform your wardrobe and save you those frantic minutes you can’t afford to waste in the morning looking for your shoes. They open at each end so that you can stack them and don’t have to pull the box out to get your shoes. Simply refasten the end each time by putting the point in the slot. They have a handle, as do all our shoe boxes, and hold up to a size 7.

See the new selector for yourself >>

Keep your boots in tip top shape this Winter and beyond!

No doubt like most people your boots are being used a lot in the current weather conditions… and most women have many boots! Going out boots, boots to wear with trousers, knee length boots for skirts and the ‘I just need to not slip’ boots (especially in snow and ice).

You need to keep your boots in great shape if you want them to last and due to their size they can be difficult to store – which is often a problem with knee length boots especially. You can keep them in immaculate shape with Boot Supports. Most popular are supports for knee length boots such as Clear Knee Length Boot Shaper Inserts. These come in pairs and these are offered in packs of one pair and five pairs. They are suitable for Tall Boots and also Ankle Boots, because there is a score line that allows for the Shaper to be reduced in size to fit Ankle Boots. They are very strong – made of high quality polypropylene.

• A modern way to store & protect your boots


• Keeps your boots in immaculate shape


• Keeps boots rigid and in shape so boots don't get marked


• Suitable for both Tall and Ankle boots


• Manufactured in the UK

If you love your shoes and boots, you'll also love the 'I Love My Shoes' range which includes Boot Supports.

Your Christmas present storage problems solved!

It’s apparently bad luck to give shoes as a Christmas gift, but for people who have received shoes this Christmas their real concern may be the best way to store them (indeed you may actually be thinking what good luck it was to receive them!) There are a wide range of storage products available to you including shoe and boot boxes, shoe racks and hanging organisers.

Clear Shoe Storage Boxes are a great way to protect your shoes and provide the ability to see every pair instantly! You can also make a real feature in your bedroom with colourful shoe and boot boxes such as ‘I Love My Shoes’ range or with colours such as Pink, Black, White, Lilac, Red and Tangerine. Mixing these up in a stack looks great – so there’s no need to hide them away in cupboards! Storing new boots can be difficult especially if they are knee length – but you can solve this problem with Knee Boot Storage Boxes and Boot Supports.

However, if you’re really short of space you should consider a Hanging Shoe Organiser for either a wardrobe or over a door. Don’t forget to take care of your new shoes too with shoe fresheners and shoe trees – remember shoes maketh the man (or woman!)

If you’ve been able to get through the snow to make the most of the post Christmas sales recently you may need to consider the best way to take care of your new clothes purchases. For wardrobe storage Clothes Covers are ideal – not only providing protection from dust but also from the moths! You can choose from full length or shoulder protection. If you need to make space for these new items make sure you store your clothes in proper Moth Resistant Bags or again if you are particularly short of space in Vacuum Bags. If you have a new handbag but are someone who has a pile of bags heaped in the bottom of the wardrobe (that’s most of us!) you can protect and store them for easy access with Handbag Storage Boxes.



For more storage inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products. Why not take advantage of their shoe and boot box promotion, with free Clear Self-Adhesive PVC Pockets and high quality Acid Free Tissue Paper on selected products.

Shoes : An important part of your wardrobe

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Footwear is clearly what defines a person, and should be given more heed to than even clothes, since they need to be constantly polished, kept spot free, aired, to ensure their long life. Following are some tips on how to maximize the life of your favourite shoes.

The complete personality of anybody is not complete without great shoes or footwear, and to maintain them, requires proper care in terms of how they are kept, polished, and so forth. Following are a few handy tips to make sure you take proper care of an important angle of your overall personality.

• Always make sure you store shoes properly in shoe organizers. These could be racks, or trees, wherein shoes are kept/hung pair by pair so as to reduce any chances of the dirty soles of one soiling the upper side of another. Besides, such a practice also helps you to keep them in a very clean and proper state by giving them proper air.


• Another advantage of using organizers is that shoes are always easily accessible, and you can know as to which shoe is not in a proper condition to be worn and needs to be replaced, or stained and needs to be polished. Further, this also helps in making sure that in case due to some infection one pair of shoes is smelling, the smell does not pass on to the other shoes.


• Always ensure that you air your shoes once a month, or better still, every fortnight. This is done by leaving them out for a couple of hours in the sun to make sure that any chance of infection is eliminated, and also helps shoes with special material like suede, etc. in staying in a good condition.


• In case of leather shoes, make sure that they are polished once in every 4-5 days, regardless of whether they are used that often or not, since this helps in keeping the shoe material in a good condition, and also allows it to hold on longer.


• In case of shoes with alternative material like suede or nu buck leather, make sure they get sufficient air, and spray them with the recommended spray from the a good dealer or the shop from where you purchased it. These kind of shoes have a greater tendency to get spoil due to the sheer nature of their material.


• Make sure that you always use shoe horns to put on your shoes. Often, it is only the backside of the shoe that gets damaged, purely because of our inherent habit of stuffing our foot whenever we are in a hurry. Keep the shoe horn handy, maybe in the shoe racks for example, and you might save your shoes a good year and a half.

Caraselledirect.com is a UK-based website that provides a wide range of shoe-care accessories and equipment for storage. The prices are some of the most attractive ones and the products come directly from the leading brandnames in the country.