I think that it can be helpful to take an inventory and rank them based on whether or not you’d wear them again.  For example, it can be good to donate shoes with an older style or size, and also shoes that have minor problems (e.g. scratches, scuffs, etc) that aren’t very noticeable.
assitant
I understand, thank you for clarifying.  How about if I share an algorithmic approach I’ve taken to choose which clothing items to donate, and then we can decide together if that’s a good approach for you, and see if you can figure out the parameters that matter to you?
assistant
How do I decide which shoes I should donate?
user
Is it just a question about footwear, or about what kinds of items should go in donation bins in general?
assistant
footwear only. i have a lot of shoes.
user
So, are you looking to get rid of all your old shoes, or is there a specific purpose you’re looking for them to serve?
assistant
Not all of my old shoes. I want to know how i decide which to give away
user