You spent $800 on those Travis Scott Jordan 1s. You wore them twice, then put them back in the closet "to preserve value." Six months later, you pull them out and... The midsoles are yellowing. The leather feels stiff and cracked. The sole is separating from the upper. Your $800 grails are now unwearable bricks. Here's the brutal truth: Improper storage destroys sneaker collections —even pairs you never wear. Sunlight, humidity, temperature swings, and poor airflow cause irreversible damage wort