To be fair, there are other brands (like Born and Clarks) that also use the same molded polyurethane so have also crumbled after being shipped to customers. White mold growth on shoes is nearly always due to high humidity. However, like all natural things, the hides will eventually deteriorate over time. ButlerBox places custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations so you can pick up and drop off items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rarely do soles crack or crumble. I have been storing my shoes in plastic shoe boxes for many years. We don’t buy these brands either. The back side was even worse. Dry rot is the nemesis of all things rubber, but at the risk of sounding like Dr. Suess, rubber “dry rot” is rot that is not — dry rot, that is. I had my shoe collection stored in these plastic shoe boxes and I ended up having to discard several pairs of shoes because either the glue dried out, the soles of the shoes crumbled or they came apart from the shoe lining, and were therefore deemed … I don't know about shoes. Myself, I don't keep anything I haven't worn in over a year. Since then, I passed it on to my niece and its probably in the back of her closet somewhere. Real dry rot is caused by a fungus that attacks organic materials containing cellulose, like wood or cotton. The secret to preventing rot in all your clothes is to keep everything DRY. Why you should not store your shoes in plastic boxes. Dry rot is a fungal condition that strikes damp wood, so you might not have dry rot in your clothes. Then, place the shoes in a cool and dry place, such as a closet or under a bed. Sounds good, it's not cheep. You could have a problem with aeration or dampness. You put your clothing in and shoes, take all the air out with a vacuum cleaner. The name ‘dry rot’ is a complete misnomer, as all rot requires elevated quantities of moisture. From apparel to blankets and rugs, furs bring their own unique qualities, appearance and uses. Furs provide a natural beauty that can’t be duplicated by any man-made process! Assuming the shoes are stored in a closet, it is likely mold growth. This was the best way to keep my shoes organized, so I thought. I don't ware hills anymore, bad for my back. You could always uses plastic bags, that is if you can push and tie at the same time. Most forms of rot and mildew are the result of dampness and fungal spores. How to keep your shoes from dry rotting or getting moldy. Thats the dry rot. If you want to save space while also keeping your shoes in good condition, try purchasing a shoe rack or repurposing a wooden ladder into a shoe rack. If so, really the best thing to do is wear them, maybe not beat them up but with wear shoes can last so much longer than DS. If you look real close you can see the cream looking color under the beige. I happened to still have the pic in my photobucket. What to do to keep your shoes in good condition and how to protect your shoes. Spotting the signs of dry rot will help you make decisions about whether to purchase a … Dry Rot in Furs Read More » If you are referring to shoes 10 to 15 years old that are dead stock and they end up crumbling? A couple of years ago, some friends bought a vacation house in the mountains. Marc Sigal is the Founder of ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. Many of these shoes have been in someone’s closet for thirty years and wear well after a quick wipe down. Here's the bag.