- “What a nice surprise to see a discussion about shoe boxes.”
Editor’s note: This entry is from a fashion blog where the host posed a question that solicited 254 comments. The question is posted below, with some of the highlights from the comments section.
“Do You Use Your Shoeboxes?”
I almost always throw out a shoesbox when I get home from from shopping. If a pair of shoes comes with a travel bag I will keep them in that or lined-up in my closet.I’m not big into the “Eco-this/that” but since we’re all trying to be more “green” shoeboxes might be an area to consider. I certainly don’t mind taking my shoes home in a bag (paper of course!).
My guess is that since women usually have more shoes than men they keep the boxes to make storage easier.
Men , I bet, throw out the boxes(or keep baseball cards in them) or buy more elaborate storage if they’re really into their shoes.
Comments
Anonymous said…
I keep he boxes to storae other things, like makeup. I throw hem away when hey are too old or broken.
marg said…
At home I keep all of my shoes in clear plastic boxes so I can see what they are. Some shoe boxes don’t have any image of the shoe on the label so it just makes the whole process of choosing my shoes easier. I started doing this about 2001.
Sometimes I take the box when I buy new shoes but usually only when I have a particular purpose for the box in mind ie parcel packing, cat toys, the box is beautiful whatever.
However the last two times I’ve bought shoes here in London and asked them to keep the box I’ve been told I cannot return the shoes for any reason if I don’t have the box.
So maybe I’ll have to start bringing the boxes home again.
suzannemarques said…
for my most expensive shoes, like jimmy choos i keep the box because the box is sturdy and there’s also usually a sweet drawing on the outside. for cheapere shoes, i i usually store them on shelves or a closed shoe rack.
Anonymous said…
I definitely keep my all 150+ shoes in their original shoe boxes (complete with a polaroid on the outside to remind me of the boxes’ contents). I live in a really humid place so it helps keep the moisture and mold out. And want to know what else? Hong Kong cockroaches and silverfish love Louboutins far more than they should. Hence the boxes keep the bugs out!
david said…
I have a lot of ties and I usually only have 10-15 on my tie rack. I keep the ties I am not using in shoeboxes. I roll the ties up and can store about 10 ties per box. They protect the ties well, are just the right size, and are easy to organize.
pixel said…
Shoe boxes make the best houses for my pet rats. So I both keep shoes boxes and recycle them into the rattie world. The shoes themselves all live downstairs in the “genkan”, which is the entrance way of a Japanese house, typically with several cupboards for all different sizes of shoes and boots - which is fine as long as you don’t have hundreds of shoes…
(I am female).Esti said…
If the box is from a shop that I really like and It´s cool enough to keep it, then I use it to store belts or jewellery that I make. Sometimes I use them as a giftbox, customizing it with colourful paper or any other funny object. Otherwise, I usually end up throwing it to the recycling bin.
Anonymous said…
Years ago I invested in clear boxes from the Container Store. I use these to store my shoes in at a fixed number. If I want a new pair…one has to go. It is easy to see what’s in the box and they can be stacked pretty high. The shoes I wear most end up on the top. I store them on the floor under my hanging clothes. So, the boxes get recycled. The exception being expensive shoes that may be resold later. I keep those boxes. And the dust bags are kept in the bin under the shoes. After I wear the shoes, I don’t return them to the bin right away so they have time to air out. I have fifty of these boxes!
Anonymous said…
What a nice surprise to see a discussion about shoe boxes.
I keep all my shoes in boxes, except my running shoes.
Most better brands have nicely-designed boxes. I bought stacking wooden shelves that fit perfectly in the bottom of my (small) closet.
It’s very esthetically pleasing to open my closet and see the well-organized collection of colourful shoe boxes!
I bought a nice fabric shoe bag to carry my shoes to work. I toss it into my bicycle basket in the summer (Nothing like cycling to ruin expensive shoes!) and carry it in the winter when I’m wearing big boots.Lucy said…
I leave the boxes at the store (but take the bags) and then I put the shoes in these wonderful Ikea breathable, white canvas shoe boxes with clear fronts that velcro close. I print the shoe’s ‘name’ on a post-it (and stick on the clear window) so it’s even easier to see what is where. Finally - these Ikea boxes are collapsible, so they store away if you have fewer shoes (ha!).
Shanti said…
I generally keep shoe boxes for any shoe I spent more than a paycheck on. That would mean my D&G’s, Manolos, etc.. Everything else goes on the shoe shelves in my closet, and in a bag if they came with one
Interesting thought… I think we could safely do away with the boxes entirely!Emily said…
SHOES! (Sigh) I love my shoes.
I keep the boxes.(Female)And I’m a bit obsessive about doing so - even when travelling to US or overseas I try to find a way to get the boxes home…!
Why?
1. Even the most inexpensive shoes will last longer with proper storage. (And with a size 11(42) foot in Canada, it’s hard to find good shoes period. So the longer I can keep a pair the better.) =D2. And to the woman w/ sz 12 feet that doesn’t like to keep her boxes due to the size of said box… I find I have to keep my boxes because many of the store bought shoe organizers /plastic boxes will not fit a womens size 11 with a 4″ heel!
3. It’s easier to keep track of them. (And I do have the space to keep them in my closet.) I just write a short description on the box w/ marker or refer to the tech sketch if there is one.
(Note: Flip flops, runners and some of my winter boots definitely do not get kept in boxes.)
I dont know why I think this is interesting but since we have a more even mix of men and women readers than most blogs or magazines we can get a more varied response to this type of question.
- “Sad Sadness”
Editor’s note: This is accompanying text for an unfathomably unimaginative video collage posted on youtube to accompany Skeeter Davis’ great song, “The End of the World.” What follows are the various tags used to i.d. the video.
The End of the World by Skeeter Davis (1963).
Category: Film & Animation
Tags:
skeeter davis end of the world sad sadness triste depressive melancholy miserable kirsten dunst sorrowful depressing
- Missed Connection #1
Erie, PA
March, 2008Sapphire, I came to Totally You Health Club in July-August 2007 for a massage, I went back to see you, but you quit. You said you work nights at the Erie County Morgue. I would like to see you again for services. You will be generously compensated for you talents.
- “At the Mansh”
Editor’s note: The following is a single day’s tour itinerary for the band Still Flyin’. According to the band itself, “Each one was written for us by our Guru, OJ Hammond, and will give you a little bit of insight into the Still Flyin’ Worldfeel. As we return to SF at the end of each tour we go down the checklist and to our surprise and self-congratulatory revelry, we actually complete about 80% percent of the things on every itinerary. Obviously there’s some things that couldn’t happen (at least not yet) - like going to Keanu Reeves’ afterparty - but the bulk of it was accomplished. Read on.”
Sunday, October 16 - LAMAZIN’!
Watch out for today.
Shit is gonna get hectic, real quick - like Roger and Zapp.
We need some grooves for the drive today.
Get the spirit alive.
Get the sprint alive.
When everyone wakes up hold hands in a circle around the van.
I realize some of this shit might seem lame or hokey, but NO - its not.
Be friends first, bandmates second.
The aura you set off will give the van a good guide as to where to take you.
Let that shit tribal take over. The Space Jah will land you in the right spot.
Everyone crack one beer before you drive.
SOME of you are going to need a little hair of the dog, but overall this tactic is just to get the day off to the best start possible.
Jam it. Tunes wise - clap.
Now here is the point where we gotta get serious about something.
Pooping.
I mean everyone does it and will probably have already let a few go on this trip already, but respect each other’s interior clocks. Take a poop break. No farting in the van.
No lot lizards.
Did someone say hotbox?
Not yet. Hold it. Trust me.
Get some sort of scheme going for tonight’s show.
Don’t think AIH didnt think of something.
Beat them to the punch.
More beer.
This is the weekend, guys. Blast that shit off into the stratosphere for LA.
They arent expecting it - they think you guys are plastic.
Teach them why you are hemp!
Strong as ox.
Get to the club and send Jamie out for a pre show case of brews.
Don’t worry J, the rest will cover your set up and load in - you have an important job to do.
Don’t go with the special.
Throw around some ideas at the club pre-show - this is called MIND BUMP.
When was the last time you had a tasty buzz?
Yeah, probably last night - but today’ss is even better.
The club is packed and you guys go on stage for the most monumental show the town has seen.
Keanu Reeves is there and is ready to jam.
Mookers give him a shaker.
Phil give him a soul hug.
Tell him after party is at his house.
If that bitch Courtney Love shows up - tell security that she tried to snort a line of coke off the drum risor and get her booted. She will only bring you guys down.
Start the show off with a double leg kick from Brah and Phil.
ATOMIC!
Time to get crazy wild.
SA, do some arm whips. Get the amazon of CALI up on its feet.
You will probably see a lot of leather at this show, flow with it.
Don’t discriminate, use its power to further you.
Probably will also see a lot of cocaine.
The people that will offer it to you are lame though, so pass em by.
Crack a few.
During ART OF JAMMING someone yell out - SWITCH - and then laugh a lot
SA has double joints onstage tonight – don’t let them go to waste.
LA is cool with that and the fans will probably want some but tell them no - bands only.
Still Flyin, yall. Still Flyin so goddamned high.
Yoshi, this is you and Marj’s last night - take it to the house.
After show at the VIPER ROOM! WHAT!? COSMIC!
You guys may have to leave the show a little early to reserve the VIP room.
Call Johnny Depp and tell him you’llmeet him at the mansh first for a smoke break.
You get there and he has this wild ass asian weed - MARIA gets so high she starts speaking SPANISH all fast n shit. Loco.
Mookers takes it to the dude’s backyard and finds a stable, climbs on a horse and tells the rest of you guys she will meet you at the afterparty, cause she is going to arrive horseback!
WHAT THE FUCK, right?! WAY TO GO MOOK FOR TAKING IT UP A LEVEL!
Hammjamm level 4 commence.
The night is alive and so is your mind. High five yourself.
Depp tries you guys to do a seance or some shit.
Tell him no, we just wanna party, dude. He will understand – he’s the DEPPMAN!
You leave the van at the mansh so the stuff is save. Mind at ease.
Inside (the viper room), you will probably need to drink a few to calm the nerves.
Teach these stuckup fools how to cut loose.
Ingrain it in them.
Double fist. Double drinks. Double awareness.
Then Jennifer Aniston shows up, someone have the guts to slap her on the back and say, “what the fuck is up with you?! TASTES GREAT or LESS FILLING! HAR!”
Then all of a sudden a pool, skinnydip!
Flip it.
Flip it even more. Take the jag for a spin.
You look over and Frank has his sax out and is jamming “NIGHT MOVES” by Seger!
Truly a party now.
Party until 5:30a
Get some food, maybe a Denny’s or Crazy Burrito Hut
Drop Marj and Yosh off at the airport with a round of high fives and fist bumps.
Guys they earned it this time, show them some love.
Send them back to work still livin’ and pain free
Sleep it off for a bitTaken from the Still Flyin Official Webzone
- “Rewind my life”
Editor’s note: Here is an explanatory note from Keith, the recipient of the following email.
Mike,
As you probably know, I work doing research with virtual reality technologies. In the past, I also wrote a paper on computational complexity and have worked on writing libraries to enable programmers to distribute the compute cycles of their programs over multiple computers. People who do web searches sometimes turn up my name, and I get odd requests from time to time on whether I have any expertise in A or have I ever used B and can I help them out. I usually am able to point them to somebody that actually knows how to help them, but I was stumped when I read:Subject: Time Travelers PLEASE HELP!!
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 03:34:32
From: western@bluesky.com
To: Keith P.
Subject: Time Travelers PLEASE HELP!! ..If you are a time traveler or alien disguised as human and or have the technology to travel physically through time I need your help!
Also if you are from any of the following planets and can help me as mentioned please reply: Vadikar, Nefarious, Tralfamadore, Valnator, Travers, Edenad
I come to you for help, and need a way of doing this in the following way exactly in such a way that there will be little or no danger. I come to you in peace. Trust and honesty is an absolutely must!! My life has been severely tampered with and cursed.
I have suffered tremendously and am now dying!
I need to be able to:
Travel physically back in time.
Rewind my life (including my age).
Be able to (remember what I know now) so that I can prevent my life from being tampered with again after I go back.
I am in great danger and need this immediately!
Only if you are a time traveler or nice alien and have this technology please send me a (separate) email to:
Robby0809@aol.com
- “The Fetus in your Keychain”
To: Lita
From: evolnyc@aol.com
Date: November 9, 2003
Subject: Re: Pregnancy KeychainDear Lita,
Thank you for your recent question concerning one of our keychains. We are very familiar with the product as we have many of them in stock. The fetus in your keychain should not be experiencing any growth. Perhaps you are noticing the optical illusion of the womb which makes the fetus appear to grow in size when you shake it. If you are unsatisfied with our product or if the keychain’s abdomen does rupture, you may send it to our store for a full refund or exchange. We appreciate your business.
Best Wishes,
Manager of Evolution Nature Store
- “Infinite Knowledge”
From: Ola Dlugosz
To: Michael Neault
Subject: Delusions
Date: May 26, 2005my favorite delusion about todd was his infinite knowledge of the infinite. he could say anything about the stars and i would believe it, loving and faithful.
this is probably the most beautiful moment we have had together. too bad it was over msm.
ola: the star betelgeuse moves away from earth at over ten miles a second.
todd: if you could, wouldnt you?
- “Problems with the Buffalo”
Editor’s note: This entry comes from the country of India, where buffalo are valuable for their milk-producing capabilities. Read on to see why this matters. Please read below for a post-script on this entry.
From: Kumu J.
To: Carole M.
Subject: PROBLEMS STILL THERE
Date: May 24, 2005[…]
About the problems this end, the buffalo was getting better but since she went berserk and landed herself in the deep ditch (where the garbage is thrown and burnt) she has got worse inspite of the vet coming everyday and giving injections and putting her on glucose etc. Yesterday Dukhi and I had talked to the doc a few days back and he told me the complications involved in her condition but she would get better. Then yesterday Dukhi told me that she’s gotten worse. He entire body is covered in blood (due to the fall) and the crows make it worse by pecking on it.Since it is so bad there is no way we can put medicine all over her body, because of her bulk. I told Sati about it last night and we came to the painful conlusion that we’d get her put to sleep.She has been suffering too much and with her brain having been effected there is no guarantee she will ever be okay. It is very sad but we have to do it. Ofcourse she has not been giving any milk (it would be poisoness anyway). The other milk-giving buffalo is expecting so she has stopped giving milk so we have to get milk from outside now - atleast until she has the baby. As for the water problem it is still there - we are getting muddy water even after getting the well dug to 165ft - the depth was 80 before! Hopefully it will stop after a while. Actually the clean water comes in fits and starts so when the water is clean I ask them to fill up the baltis and put them in the bathroom.
[…]
Editor’s note: Carole reports that, sadly, “the buffalo died a week later and it cost a great deal to have it carted off.”
- “One Million Babies”
Editor’s note: Nick Gurewitch draws a weekly comic strip called The Perry Bible Fellowship, which can be seen at www.thepbf.com.
From: Kendra
To: Nick Gurewitch
Subject: You
Date: 11/17/2004Your comics are my favorite things in the entire world. Please never stop making them, because then my world will have no color and food won’t tast good. I love you. Let’s get married and make a million babies. We can name half Nick Jr. and half Kendra Jr. Sound like a plan? Fabulous.
xoxo
Kendra of the Secret WifedomFrom: Jeanette
To: Nick Gurewitch
Subject: PBF.
Date: 11/28/2004I just went through all the PBF strips today.
My friends and I are wondering whether you’re married, and - whether you are or not - if you would like a harem full of girls who give great head and would laugh at all your jokes, and would then converse animatedly about everything from evolutionary psychology to theology to current events to the impending doom of the American financial markets to cheap science fiction paperbacks.
But mostly, we give great head. You’ve gotta have priorities.
Jeanette
- “Chuck Barris”
Editor’s Note: The recipient of this week’s selections, Brian, uses the name of former television producer Chuck Barris as his email address. He is not the real Chuck Barris. However, some people seem to think otherwise.
From: Eman Elsherif
To: chuckbarris@———
Date: August 19, 2002Dear Sir or Madam:
This Eman El Sherif from Egypt, I found this email address on George Clooney web Page so I wonder if you can help me. Kindly if you have George Clooney email address please send it to me … there is something I need to discuss with him … it is not a matter of fans or movies, NO it is something else . So if you don’t mind send me his email address, otherwise forward my email to him and ask him to reply me.Regards,
Eman
From: Veronica
Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2003
To: chuckbarris@———
Subject: This is a message for Chuck Barris
Dear Mr. Barris,
I met you in 1987, in New York, after you had sold your Barris Enterprises. You and your wife Red, met with me about my new US Man of the Year Show. I would very much love to talk to you as soon as possible. Can you please contact me at veronica———–.
If this does not reach Mr. Barris can you please give me his email or regular address or phone number.
Thank you
Veronica ———–
