Ruth Langsford shared a clever decluttering hack over the weekend (Saturday 1 July), revealing the new way she stores her shoes to save space.
In a video shared to her Instagram page, Ruth showcased a clever storage device which allows a pair of shoes to be slotted on top of one another. The shoe holder she uses features two non-slips shelves which stack shoes neatly together, taking up minimum space.
In a caption, Ruth explained that she wasn't taking part in an ad for the product, it was something she had discovered herself.
"Just wanted to share these brilliant Like-it shoe organisers I found" she said, adding that the device, "literally HALVES the space your shoes take up!"
A fan of decluttering, Ruth said, "Organising makes me happy!" and added, "I’ve had a lovely morning tidying my shoe cupboards."
The exact shoe organisers which Ruth uses are available to buy online at John Lewis in sets of two, for £7.
Ruth bought a box of six which are currently out of stock (you can check back on stock here) but the sets of two are still available, so you can snap up as many pairs as you need to fit your storage space.
Fellow ITV star Alison Hammond seemed impressed with Ruth's level of organisation. "I’ll be honest my shoes are on top of each other to , just not like this more like a shoe pile," she joked.
Plus, if you're looking for clever storage for your shoes while travelling, take a look at some of these handy shoe bags:
Away Shoe Cube
As sleek as its packing cubes, carry-on suitcases and duffles, Away's shoe bags are available in two sizes to suit different luggage, and are made from water-resistant nylon to keep your footwear and clothing protected.
A collapsible divider allows you to separate your shoes, alongside a mesh pocket that's ideal for popping in a pair of flip-flops.
La Redoute Shoe Storage
A multiple travel shoe bag, this option features six compartments so you can fit one shoe in each slot or a pair in each, if you have smaller shoes.
It comes in one large bag with a handle that can be placed in a suitcase or carried on its own — this is ideal for longer trips and family holidays, and provides a great shoe storage option at home, too.
DIMJ Waterproof Travel Luggage Organisers
This eight pack of travel organisers includes a few handy bags. There's a waterproof shoe bag, four packing cubes for clothes, a bag for toiletries, one for dirty clothing and one for cables.
For an all-in-one solution you can't go wrong here — it includes everything you need to be a packing pro; the ultra-organised will love this set.
This practical option won't add weight to your luggage thanks to its lightweight material — which is also waterproof and recycled.
The bags (which come in a set of two) have a spacious, zipped design, handles for easy carrying and enough versatility to be used for other essentials like make-up and underwear; on short trips, use one for your shoes and one for other bits and bobs.
Cotton Drawstring Shoe Bags
For the storage savvy, these bags are great to use at home to protect your shoes from dust and wear and tear in everyday life — and you can then use them to pack into a suitcase.
We would recommend using your shoe bags for storage as opposed to buying them purely for the purpose of travel; these bags work well for both.
If you're planning a hike on your trip, this walking boot bag will keep mud, grass, stones and water away from the rest of your belongings.
With a waterproof inner and a shape designed to keep your boots upright, this is a much sturdier (and sustainable) solution than the trusty plastic bag in the boot of the car.
Shoe Storage Bags
These storage bags are versatile: use them for shoes, clothes or whatever you need — and thanks to the sweet daisy design, they're ideal for packing for a child.
They're waterproof and include zip-lock closures so make a great choice for storing used, wet or dirty laundry in a suitcase, but they'll also fit some styles of trainers, flip-flops and sandals.
BAGGU Tide Pool 3D Zip-Up Set
Whether you need to pack sneakers or stilettos, there's something for every trip in this three-set of practical pouches.
Use the smaller bags for clothing, slimline sandals or toiletries and pop chunkier trainers in the larger bag — they're all waterproof and fold down completely, so they're easy to use and store.
