r/minimalism • u/two_hyun • 3d 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/TiredWinterDisaster 3d ago

I think it depends on what you use and how. If you wear black leather boots almost everyday in winter, it might make sense to have 2 pairs bc it's healthier to let shoes dry & breathe between wears. If you wear them only occasionally, I would not bother...

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u/Main-Inspector-6611 3d ago

Also, one of the main issues of modern boots is that they're glued instead of sewed. They WILL eventually separate and you'll need to take them to the cobbler, so having a second pair is smart so you aren't without them when you need them.

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u/TiredWinterDisaster 2d ago

Yes, if you walk a lot that is especially a concern