Shoe Racks Blog

Those preparing for the summer and the accompanying travel season will know that packing formal shoes can be quite a burden. In my opinion the most difficult items to pack for any trip are formal shoes. Whether you are going on a business trip or just a leisure trip, your wing tips always take up so much space with their awkward shape. Additionally, shoving them into a suitcase always seems to end up scuffing their leather exteriors. For your shoe travel storage needs, I would recommend shoe bags.

Obviously business trips require you to bring formal shoes. But even leisure trips can require your fancy shoes. Say you are going out to the theater or opera, or you would like to take your significant other out for a dinner at that five star restaurant. Formal shoes are required, and with that shoe bags are a must for shoe travel storage.

For those of you that are scratching your heads and wondering what on earth shoe bags are, and what they could possibly do to alleviate shoe travel storage – here is the answer.

Many formal shoes come with their own bag to store them in. They are provided so that the delicate materials used in the shoe do not become damaged upon transport. The soft material of the shoe bags provides a tiny barrier that keeps your shoes looking great for years.

Not all formal shoes have included shoe travel storage

However, a great deal of shoes manufacturers decided that it was unnecessary to include shoe bags. Whether or not a pair includes shoe bags really has no correlation with quality of the shoe. So if you have a very expensive pair of shoes that did not come with a shoe bag, it is recommended you purchase one as soon as possible.

While these bags will not fix the space-eating issue of shoe travel storage, they do help to maintain the appearance of your shoes. The bags are usually made out of a soft material that does not scuff or damage the leather or suede of your shoes. Also, these bags typically have a draw string that allows you to shut the bag tightly around your shoes.

The best shoe bag I have seen is the U-Zip Leather Shoe Bag. Made from top grain leather, this bag looks great and provides unmatched protection for your formal shoes.

So for your next trip, be sure to have the proper shoe travel storage in your arsenal and use these shoe bags.  Your shoes will thank you for it!

I have to admit, my wife and I can be quite messy when it comes to proper closet shoe storage and organization. When one of us needs to find a seldom worn pair of shoes, it ends up being a “search and rescue” operation for that shoe. Diving into the dark depths of our entryway closet, it’s not unheard of for one of us to waste an entire morning or afternoon searching for the missing pair of footwear.

When we first moved into our apartment, we thought the best way to organize and store our shoes was to use a large plastic tub. At first, that seemed like a great closet shoe storage solution. The tub was durable and rugged and we did not have to worry about it breaking or cracking. Also, the tub provided incredible storage capacity, able to hold both of our shoes with ease.

However, this plastic tub ended up not being the viable closet shoe storage we thought it would be. After a few weeks of using this method to store our shoes, we ran into some issues.

My wife was running late for a very important meeting, and needed to find one particular pair of shoes. She needed to find this one pair of shoes, and these shoes only. The client she was meeting with loves glittery purple shoes. My wife needed the meeting to go well, so she needed to wear those glitter shoes.

You can imagine how cluttered your closet shoe storage is when your wife can’t even find her purple glitter shoes! Those things shine like a diamond in the sun! When we finally did find the shoes at the bottom of the tub, she was running super late! She barely made it to her meeting on time.

But we found the closet shoe storage of our dreams…

After that close call we knew something needed to be done to improve our closet shoe storage. We purchased a handful of 2-Tier Stackable Shoe Racks, using them modularly to store and display our shoes. What sets these racks apart from typical shoe storage is that they provide display as well as storage. That way when you need to find a specific shoe, you don’t have to go digging around in a bucket for said shoe.

Shoe lovers around the world, this is an important message for you! There are all-new cedar shoe racks available from Household Essentials!

Those that love shoes as much as I do will know how important proper shoe storage can be. Without a proper storage system, shoes get mismatched, scuffed and even lost! Losing shoes is pretty much a no-can-do, so make sure your shoe storage is up to date.

The first pair of shoe racks from Household Essentials I would like to highlight is the 4-tier and 2-tier cedar racks. These cedar shoe racks are a cut above most because not only are they made from solid wood, but that wood is cedar! Cedar wood provides a wonderful scent, which is perfect for covering up my stinky shoes. The 4-tier shoe storage rack can hold up to 12 shoes, while the 2-tier can hold six pairs of shoes.

However, There’s More to Life Than Cedar Shoe Racks

For your boot storage, I would recommend a boot tree. The boot tree that is now being offered has 12 hooks and six plastic “boot-shapers”. The “boot-shapers” are designed to hang from the 12 hooks, and keep your boots’ shape while they are in storage. I’ve never seen a boot tree with such a unique design.

That boot rack and those cedar racks remind me – One of the most important components of looking your best is keeping the shape of any shoe. A shoe that loses its shape often just looks pathetic and can make even a fashionista like you look sloppy.

That is why I would recommend that every stylish person get a couple pairs of shoe shapers. These cedar wood shoe storage accessories keep your shoes looking as perky as they did when you first purchased them. No more sagging and dragging ugly looking shoes in your closet!

So last weekend I was hanging out with some of my “friends”, who wanted to watch a movie. I use the term “friends” loosely because they are mostly friends-of-a-friend. However, the movie they selected to watch was the stinker known as “Confessions of a Shopaholic”. One good thing about watching this abomination was that I got some new inspiration for Shoe Racks Blog.

I mean, the girl is literally addicted to shopping… Who is a better candidate for an owner of a shoe rack than the main character of this film? Basically she runs around the entire movie, shopping and being annoying.

Imagine what it must be like for her to come home from a busy day shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, or the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, or 5^th Avenue in New York City with a giant pile of shopping bags. As she unpacks her new duds she discovers that she is completely out of storage space in her closet!

Unlike the Shopaholic, I would be responsible and get my shoe racks online!

I don’t know if Rebecca is as into online shopping as she is into shopping in upscale boutiques, but she really should take a look at the incredible selection of shoe racks available at Stacks and Stacks.

Since the “shopaholic” is so pressed for closet space, I think the best option for her shoe storage needs is a hanging rack for her shoes. This rack is perfect because it takes up no floor space in the closet, just hanging from the closet rod.

Now, this shoe rack is made by Richards Homewares, so there is a chance that the brand-name is not “cool” enough for Rebecca, the titular character from “Confessions of a Shopaholic”. Hopefully she would understand that with shoe racks, nobody will ever see it, so there is no point in worrying about high-end vs. mid-range brand names.

One of my favorite activities is to go on long, meandering walks that often have no destination point. In fact, I consider the walk itself to be the entire destination. Just this last weekend, I went on an epic nine-mile walk with my wife and dog, and though we stopped at the La Brea Tar Pits, I would not call that much of a destination. Ten minutes at the park and around we turned. With all of that walking, we need a lot of shoes, and in turn shoe racks to store them on.

In college and high school, I was what you would call a “car-dependant” person. I would drive everywhere I could – I even drove from my dorm room to the cafeteria across campus nearly every day. That is a distance of about a half a mile, or a ten-minute walk. Those days it would take me about a year to go through a pair of shoes, so I really did not have that much footwear.

These days though, I go through a couple of shoes every year. I find it helps to have a couple of pairs at the ready in case one falls apart. To avoid a cluttered hallway or closet, I have invested in a few state-of-the-art shoe racks that provide great storage and organization for my home.

Shoe Racks are for more than just walkers

Not to mention my wife has an even larger shoe collection than me, and it makes sense why we would need a 50 pair shoe rack. She is an attorney, so her shoes need to look great all the time. Storing the shoes on the floor will scuff them up and are professionally unacceptable.

So as you can see the need for large shoe rack can arise whether you are a professional that needs to keep your shoes looking great, or an avid walker that needs to have a lot of shoes!

While it can be nice to store shoes in the box they came in, as they help them keep their shape and prevent them from getting scuffed, shoe boxes make it difficult to find the shoes you want. That’s why using a specially designed shoe storage box, with a clear window for viewing the contents, is one of the best ways to keep your shoes looking great.

The Foldable Shelf Box with View Window has a convenient design that is easy to store when this box isn’t in use. The front window makes it easy to view both the heel and toe of the shoe, so you can find the perfect pair for any occasion.

Looking to store boots as well? Then the Set of 3 Vision Shoe Storage Boxes is just what you need. Coming in two sizes, one for flats or heels and another for boots, these boxes make it easy to see them all.

If one window isn’t enough for you the Womens Clear Shoe Boxes – Set of 10 has a completely clear design that allows shoes to be seen from every angle.

The 6 Quart Storage Box also offers see through storage, but with a versatile design that makes this storage bin ideal for storing everything from shoes to craft supplies. These stacking bins are easy to store throughout the house so you can use them anywhere.

What to do with all these storage boxes? If you don’t want to stack them many will fit on a stand shoe rack. With oversized pockets the Ten Pocket Organizer can easily be used to display shoe boxes. Simply slip a shoe box in each pocket for easy access.

Add these specially designed boxes to your shoe storage and transform your closet. Use shoe storage boxes for a few special pairs or all your shoes!

Between sorting and washing and folding, doing laundry can literally be a real chore. That’s why any way to cut out a step helps makes laundry day a little easier. Upgrade your laundry hamper to a laundry sorter and all you have to do is throw your clothes in the wash since you’ve been sorting them all along.

There are a number of options when looking for a laundry sorter. If your laundry usually just falls into two categories, one for light clothes and one for dark clothes, then you just need a hamper like the Double Laundry Hamper. With clearly labeled sides this hamper makes it easy for the whole family to keep things straight.

Two sections not enough for you? If you need a third compartment for bright colors then look for a sorter like the Urban Triple Sorter that has three hanging laundry bags that can easily be removed. Set on casters this hamper can also be easily wheeled around the laundry room or the house. When you have this hamper where you want it the wheels can be locked into place.

The Deluxe Triple Sorter features a similar design, with three compartments and built in casters for easy mobility, but it’s individual bags feature mesh sides that allow dirty clothes to breath. This way damp clothes can dry out, so they won’t get musty waiting for the wash. This hamper is especially useful for anyone who is athletic. Perspiration can make gym clothes damp, so a hamper that lets them dry out is a must. The mesh sides are also great for damp towels.

Keeping clothes sorted is a great way to minimize the amount of time you spend doing laundry. Simply add one of these convenient hampers to your laundry room and you’re ready to go!

Stacking storage is a great way to get the most out of any space, from closet floors to built in shelving. Having stackable storage that is is versatile enough to be used in either place gives you the maximum bang for your buck. Many shoe racks come with level shelves, as opposed to the angled shelves designed for displaying shoes, that allow these racks to be used as additional shelving in closets throughout the house.

When looking for versatile shoe racks it’s important your shoes get enough air flow, so look for slated shelves that allow shoes to stay dry. The Stacking Shoe Rack has airy shelves that make it a great choice for storing shoes as well as other items. Use the Aromatic Cedar Shoe Rack to store more than just shoes. Cedar is an ideal material for storing sweaters since it keeps moths away. Use a cedar rack to store folded up sweaters so they stay looking their best.

Often times you end up with unused space above high closet shelves. By adding a set of stacking shelves you can add storage all the way up to the ceiling, so you get the most out of your closet space. Use a rack like the Stacking Shoe Rack to store anything from a collection of purses to folded up pants.

The great thing about freestanding shoe racks that can be used to store so many different things is that these racks can adapt and be moved around the house as your storage needs change. Use it as a shoe rack in the mud room during the winter and then use it to maximize shelf space in the closet during the summer. Double your storage space with these convenient stacking storage racks everywhere from the entryway to the bedroom closet.

Tired of jumbled drawers that are difficult to sort through? Sometimes a drawer on it’s own isn’t enough, sometimes you need drawer dividers to keep your shirts and sweaters stacked and easy to find.

Don’t let smaller items disappear in your dresser or nightstand drawer, use a tray like the Simply Put Large Five Compartment Organizer to store accessories like watches or bracelets. Variously sized, individual compartments provide the ideal place to stash a wallet where it’s always easy to find.

Accessories aren’t the only items that can get lost in the shuffle, even clothes can be difficult to keep sorted. The Drawer Organizer – Cubicles brings small cubbies to your dresser drawer so you can keep dress socks or underwear organized. Simply slip this drawer insert into whatever part of your dresser is messiest.

Your underwear can be the most difficult articles of clothing to keep in order. Try adding a divider like the Pop-A-Box 6″ Dresser Drawer Organizer to your underwear drawer for storing items like bras so they have plenty of room and maintain their shape.

Keeping t-shirts neatly stacked might seem simple, but the easiest way to store them is actually not stacked on top of each other, but  in a row. It’s nice to have all your shirts visible at once, simply take that stack of shirts and rotate it ninety degrees for easy access. Use drawer dividers to keep all your shirts folded and in even rows.

Expandable, cedar drawer dividers are a great way to ward off moths and keep your dresser organized. Use individual dividers to create custom storage that fits your drawer and your wardrobe.

The bedroom dresser isn’t the only place drawer dividers can come in handy. Use them to organize bath or table linens, add them to office drawers or anywhere else drawer organizers are needed.

From boots to sandals, most shoe racks don’t provide the proper storage for all your favorite types of shoes. That’s what makes the Shoe and Boot Valet – by Jobar – JB6054 so great. Coming with six racks of shoe storage and an entire row dedicated to boots this rack provides storage for every style of shoes, from heels to rainboots. The specially designed bottom boot row comes with boot holders that store each boot individually. Having proper boot storage is the best way to keep boots looking good. By keeping boots from folding over, the ankle and calf of your boots are kept from getting folded which on leather boots can result in unwanted creases and lines.

With a free standing design that is narrow, but tall enough to provide lots of storage, this shoe rack makes a great choice for closet storage. Simply place this rack against the back of your closet and fill with your favorite shoes. Built in boot storage also makes this shoe rack a convenient addition to the mudroom or garage. During the winter use this rack to store heavy rain or snow boots by the front door, so mud and water don’t get tracked into the house.

Holding eighteen pairs of shoes and three pairs of boots, this shoe rack offers lots of storage. Have a shoe collection that just one Shoe and Boot Valet can’t contain? Then create your own modular style storage by adding as many of these Valets to your closet as you need to store all your favorite pairs. The open design makes it easy to see all your shoes at once, so you never have to search through your closet for that perfect pair. Create a wall of shoes or just a corner, either way you’ll have shoe storage that keeps all your shoes looking their best.