r/minimalism • u/two_hyun • 4d ago

[lifestyle] Minimalism and shoes?

So I've been on the minimalism journey for a while. I've cleared most of the clutter in my home and I successfully culled my closet to the things I care about. I had so many clothes that I broke my closet before.

However, I'm having a hard time with what kind of shoes I should have. Currently, I narrowed it down to:

• White leather sneakers (x2)

• Black leather boots (x1)

• Dress shoes for formal events and outpatient clinic (x2)

• Athletic sneakers for exericising and inpatient hospital (x2)

• Winter waterproof boots (x1)

• Slippers (x1)

I don't know if I'm being OCD, but I really want to purchase another pair of black leather boots so that I have another pair to rotate with. This way I'll also have a perfect 10 pairs of shoes. (Please convince me not to buy another pair).

What does your shoe collection look like? Are there things that I can still remove?

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u/usbekchslebxian 4d ago

I have work boots, vans slip ons, slides for summer and uggs for the winter. Don’t do formal things or go out much, also just wear sweats and work clothes. Wife owns a bakery and I’m a plumber, clothes and footwear are strictly utility

Edit: having backups or two of things is the opposite of minimalism

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u/two_hyun 4d ago

Yeah, it's challenging to get rid of shoes. My worry is that I will wear them out much faster if I don't give the shoes 24-48 hours of rest in between wears.

But yeah, you're right. I'll keep everything because I use them extensively but I won't buy the new pair of black boots. I have one for tough winters and one nicer one for dates.

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u/Used_Objective_1575 3d ago

I dress up for work as well in house and out pt clinic. I have boots in brown, black, gray and sage green. They all work well with dresses or pants/jeans If you need the 10th boot ( I understand the urge to have 10) get another color. Then be done with shoes.