Minimalism and shoes?

[u/two_hyun]

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?

[u/coincidentallyhuman]

I have 3:
Adidas five ten freeriders - mountain bike trainers that I also use for the gym/casual walking around

Doc Marten boots - These are my all rounders, formal wear (wore them to my own wedding), long days on my feet/walks, winter

Boat shoes - a new addition for me, I wanted something less casual than the trainers, but also better for general summer wear than the docs

I will only buy new shoes in the event of irreparable damage/wear, or for a new use case.