Police have charged a 43-year-old man with a penchant for work boots after a large number of stolen shoes were allegedly located in his Mernda home this week.

The man was arrested on Monday afternoon following an appeal by police to the public for information on social media regarding the theft of shoes in the local area.

Members executed a search warrant at the man’s Falkirk Drive home and allegedly located a room full of piles of work boots and sneakers.

The Mernda man has been charged with theft and handle stolen goods.

He was bailed to appear in Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on April 13.

It’s alleged the shoes were taken from the front doors of homes in the Doreen, Mernda, Watsonia North and Craigieburn areas over the past six years.

The shoes will be made available for identification by the public at a later date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au