Or you won't be able to find your shoes, panic because you're running late, and forget about the thing you needed because of said panic.

I'll usually put a reminder or most often the thing itself in the shoes.

This works even with abstractions.

Attaching an unrelated concept to another will help remember it.

I do it all the time by telling someone that I need to remember something... And clarify that I don't need a reminder, I just needed to tell someone.

On the original topic, shoes last a lot longer if you don't wear the same pair day after day. The continual dampness from foot perspiration breaks down the materials much more quickly. Giving each pair of shoes a couple of days to dry out between wearings will greatly extend their lives.

This effect may not be visible to many people, but if you have a physical job, it can save you a lot of money.

If I need to remember to bring something with me when I go out I’ll put my keys on top of it.

Wait... Y'all regularly leave your shoes in a normal place?

I do this with my phone on my nightstand. If I need to remember something I put it out of reach