# How to Store Sandals (So They Keep Their Shape)

**By Sole Mate** · 2026-06-02

Stored well, sandals keep their shape and last for years. Here's the simple way to store sandals — in season and over winter.

## How to store sandals day to day

-   **Let them air out** between wears so moisture doesn't build up.
-   **Keep them cool and dry**, out of direct sun that can fade and crack materials.
-   **Store flat** so the straps keep their shape.

## Storing sandals over winter

Clean them first (a quick wipe), make sure they're fully dry, and keep them somewhere airy — not sealed in a hot, damp box. [See the care guide](/blogs/news/how-to-clean-sandals).

## The tidy modular trick

Sole Mate tops are flat and fold into the travel clutch that comes with every base — so a whole wardrobe of looks stores in almost no space. [Explore the bases](/collections/base-mates).

## FAQ

**Boxes or open shelf?** Airy is best; avoid sealing damp sandals away.

**How do I keep straps in shape?** Store flat and out of heat.

**Tags:** care, how to

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