Feb 28

shoe-treeShoe Trees provide Revolving Shoe Storage and Much More!

On a whim, I decided to give this Shoe Rack a try.  It is known as a shoe tree, because it is basically a chrome tree with branches and everything, just like a real tree.  Except instead of leaves, this tree grows shoes (sort of).  Actually first I buy the shoes, and then decorate the tree with them.  You get the idea. 

The main reason I was interested in this shoe tree is that it is revolving.  It’s really a great space saving idea, here’s why:  On a normal shoe rack, the storage you use is really only two dimensional, up to down and side to side.  This shoe rack, however, is able to make use of all three dimensions!  The reason it can do this is because it rotates.  That way you can put this shoe rack in the corner of your closet and still use the storage space on the back – basic physics, if you ask me!  A regular freestanding shoe rack can’t use the space in the back because you could never get to those shoes.  But since this one spins, you can make use of the whole rack, while taking up very little room.  And, since it is over four feet high, you know that you are in the maximum shoe storage potential zone. 

Here are some observations after using it: 

  • Spins Great!  It’s easy enough to spin and doesn’t topple over because it has a weighted base 
  • Adjustable height between racks accommodate some larger shoes, however it is really not designed to hold large athletic shoes or boots 
  • Chrome – Love it! 
  • 24 pair capacity – this is a pretty good capacity for a shoe rack that only takes up 12” in diameter 

All in all, I really like this shoe rack and give it two thumbs up!  Available at StacksAndStacks.com.