#7 Be Realistic About Shoes and Bags
Shoes and bags often survive decluttering because they still look perfectly usable. The problem is that usable does not necessarily mean useful to you. Shoes may pinch, feel unstable or simply no longer suit the way you spend your days. Bags may be too heavy, awkward to carry or designed for work and occasions that are no longer part of your routine.
Comfort deserves more importance as you get older. Shoes that hurt after ten minutes are unlikely to become comfortable just because you keep them another five years. The same goes for a large handbag that leaves your shoulder aching. Keep the footwear and bags that feel good, work with your current clothes and match the activities you actually enjoy.
There is no need to remove something simply because it is old. A well-made pair of shoes that you wear regularly has earned its space. The targets are the pairs you repeatedly avoid. Try them on rather than judging them from the shelf. Walk around the house. Carry the bag for a few minutes. Your body will often make the decision much faster than your brain. Donate usable items and discard badly damaged ones appropriately.