I always see these “boot” forms that you can buy to keep your winter boots standing tall without cracking or stressing.  I have even seen pool noodles used for this purpose. 

So I went to purchase some pool noodles.  It was fall/winter.  Not even Walmart or the Dollar Store had pool noodles.  It was time to create my own boot forms with what I had at home.

I found an old king size pillow that was shoved in a closet for guests.

I removed the filler and cut it into strips. I sewed a tube and then restuffed it with the filler from the pillow. 

Works great!  And besides, I have never pulled that pillow out for guests!