Shoe Racks Blog

50 pair adjustable shoe rack

No dream closet is complete without shoe storage that displays all your favorite pairs and helps protect them for years to come. Open shelving is the best way to make shoes easy to find, but if a cleaner look is more important, a shoe bureau can be used to contain them. Stackable shoe storage is a gradual way to store your shoe collection and allows you to add storage as it is needed. That way you can gradually fill an entire wall if you want.
Any serious shoe lover will appreciate a wall covered in their favorite pairs. An easy way to create a wall of shoes without installing a permanent shoe rack is with an organizer like the 50 pair adjustable shoe rack. Simply place this shoe rack on a free closet wall where you have a good view and easy access to the shelves. Choosing a freestanding rack allows this shelf to be used in other parts of the house if your storage needs change. This rack can also be used in the garage or a free closet to store seasonal shoes when out of season.
Think you don’t have enough room for a wall of shoes? If you have a large shoe collection and extra bedroom wall space you can use an over sized shoe rack to create unique storage that turns your favorite shoes into a fun focal point. Even in a small space like a studio, this shoe rack can add storage and style to any space.
When creating an entire wall of shoe storage, individual shelves can be used to sort shoes by style, heel height or season. Storing all your shoes in one place makes finding what you’re looking for a snap. Whether storing shoes in the closet or an open space, a large collection deserves the proper storage!

Coming home on a cold winter day usually involves abandoning bulky layers and heavy boots as soon as you come in the door. That often means unsightly piles of shoes and boots in the entryway, mudroom or garage. Putting coats and shoes away every day doesn’t always make sense when you know they’ll just get brought out again tomorrow. So what is the solution to having winter clothes at hand without the mess? With the right shoe storage and some organizational supplies you can turn any entry in your house into a neat and welcoming space.

2-Tier Stacking Metal Shoe Rack

Shoes damp from the rain or snow need properly ventilated storage that allows them to quickly dry off before your next outing. The 2-Tier Stacking Metal Shoe Rack from Stacks and Stacks has shelves that allow for enough air flow so that shoes can dry and water doesn’t get trapped. An open top shelf provides storage space for all those tall rain or snow boots, so you’re not tripping over them every time you come through the door.

A stackable design means you can create as much storage as you need, even providing enough shelf space to use a shoe rack as shelving to store some boxes or baskets. Use a basket to store winter accessories like hats and gloves, while a free standing coat rack or wall mounted rack make a convent place to hang coats and scarves.

Look for shoe racks with durable construction, like metal or wood, that can stand up to everyday use. Compact design that can be stored in a bedroom or hall closet the rest of the year allows you to get the most out of a shoe rack. Consider keeping a stackable shoe rack by the back door and in the garage during winter, then use them together in a coat closet to store seasonal shoes when you’re not using them in the summer.

Often times the messiest spaces in a home are the closets, where a mess can most easily be stored out of sight. While it’s important to keep a tidy home to share with guests, don’t underestimate how seeing a cluttered closet everyday makes you feel. Keeping a well organized closet, with personal touches and favorite pieces or images on display ensures that you start your day on the right foot and can even make getting ready in the morning fun!

Try thinking of your closest as a display space for all your favorite pieces. Consider taking a page from the way clothing stores present items, with special displays that are designed to show off each type of clothing. Larger or open closets offer the opportunity to display a favorite dress or jacket, hung facing out at the end of a rack. Sorting clothes by season, color or type, whatever works for you makes dressing in the morning a breeze.

15 Pair Stackable Shoe Organizer

Shoe collections can be the most fun to display, with so many different colors and styles. Proper shoe storage keeps them in good shape and ready to wear for years to come. The 15 Pair Stackable Shoe Organizer by Stack A Shelf is a stylish way to display and store shoes. Place shoes with one toe out and the other heel out so you can see the style and heel height, making the right shoes easy to find.

With multiple 15 pairs stackable shoe organizers you can gain enough storage for all your shoes. A shoe organizer with a solid top makes a great display space. Use it to store a jewelry box or create a display space for favorite photographs or accessories. No matter how small a closet, think of it as a room you live in, with decorative touches that make you smile every time you open the door.

Few things make my restless days better and brighter like a new shiny pair of shoes. I would not otherwise call myself a compulsive shopper, but shoes I simply cannot resist.

As you might have guessed, I accumulated a vast collection. I have five pairs of just black pumps, one for every little black dress in my closet. I have salsa dancing shoes, driving moccasins, office loafers, flirty flip-flops, comfy sneakers, sandals for every possible occasion and in every possible color, boots to go with skirts and boots to go with jeans, and a few extravagant heels that given the opportunity would greatly impress Lady Gaga.

shoe storage cubbies

It is only obvious that my pride and joy brought about the problem: where do I store all this stuff? For a long time all footwear was just piled on the floor of my closet, but when the pyramid started reaching dress hems I knew it was time for change. I needed more than just a conventional shoe rack, for those things usually accommodate no more than 12 pairs at a time, and I had many, many more.

Fortunately, today’s market is very sympathetic to the afflictions of a garden variety shoe aficionado. I found a great variety of shoe storage cubbies at Stacks and Stacks that flaunt both a stylish look and an ample capacity. Some are stackable, which is a definite plus for those with ever expanding footwear wardrobes. I personally prefer the ones with open storage sections for easy viewing, but the argument could be made that cubbies with doors have the advantage of keeping footwear dust-free. Smaller cubbies that double as seating benches are perfect for entryways and store your most frequently worn pairs where you need them most. Of course, tall multi-pair steel racks are perfect for those lucky few with walk-in closets.

10 Shelf Men's Hanging Shoe Organizer

Shoe storage is always an issue at my house; my wife and I are always tripping over loose pairs of shoes that are lying about in our hallway.  The problem is that we have so many shoes for every different use imaginable; it is more convenient to have them sitting on the floor.  Who would want to dig through the mess that is their closet in order to find their ice fishing spikes?  I know I certainly do not.
My wife was getting fed up with all these shoes littering our otherwise spotless living room area.  It was quickly becoming a point of contention until I found the solution on StacksandStacks.com.  I was able to find the perfect shoe organizer for my many different styles of footwear. “What is this magical contraption?” you may ask, and indeed it is the 10 shelf men’s hanging shoe organizer.
By placing this shoe shelf in my closet, I instantly had quick and easy access to ten of my most used pairs of shoes. The openings face the front of the closet, so I am able to pick out the appropriate pair at a moment’s notice.  I also love the fact that this organizer is so slim, allowing me to have plenty of room to hang my jackets and other clothes.  I never have to worry about rips or tears with this hanging shoe rack because it is made from extremely durable cotton canvas.
This hanging shoe organizer is large enough to accommodate my big, manly work boots so it obviously is also perfect for storing my wife’s dainty high heels and night time slippers. The metal hangers make it really easy to hang from the center pole in the closet.  Now my entryway is nice and clear and I never trip over my shoes anymore!

20 Pair Stacking Metal and Plastic Shoe Rack

Looking for an affordable shoe storage rack can sometimes be a headache, as you have to take into consideration sturdiness and usefulness.  This 20 pair stacking metal and plastic shoe rack does the job just beautifully and can be used in every room of every home for a more organized, polished look.

This shoe organizer holds up to 20 pairs of shoes.  That makes it a great choice for a variety of shoe storage situations.  First, in the mudroom or by the front door.  Everyone can easily place their shoes on this rack when they come home and then find them with no problem when it is time to leave the house again.  And we all know that making shoe storage easy is the first step in getting all members of the household to comply with the policy.

Living on your own?  This affordable shoe rack is sized perfectly for those who live alone.  Use it in the back of your closet, in the hall, or in the bedroom for easy access to twenty pairs of your favorite shoes.  This shoe organizer uses a sturdy combination of metal and wire which keeps the cost down.  One of the additional benefits of these materials is that they are easy to clean.  If you prefer that everyone take their shoes off outside your home, this shoe rack will send that message gracefully.  If it gets caked with mud and dirt over time, simply hose it off and let it air dry for years of use.

For those of us who really REALLY love their shoes, this rack is very lightweight and therefore is a great choice for use high up in the closet.  Stack boxes of out-of-season shoes on the shelves to keep the rest of your closet (think: floor) neat and tidy. Get yours at Stacks and Stacks!

Shoe racks come in all shapes and sizes!  What we typically think of as a shoe rack is a set of open shelves or bars, shoes lined up side by side where you can see each and every pair.  This is a great way to organize and store shoes, as it allows you to see very clearly what pairs you have available, every size, making it easy to choose the right accessories for your outfit that day.  Another option for storing shoes, however, is very simple - something you probably already have around the house, or, at the very least, can pick up very inexpensively at a store, and that item is a drawer!  Drawers come in all shapes, sizes and styles, so it’s easy to find one to fit in with your decor and budget. 

Some of the benefits of shoe drawers are the following: 
1.  First of all, shoes can’t fall out of drawers when they are closed.  If you (or others in your family) have trouble keeping your shoes on the rack and off the floor, drawers may just be the right answer for you.  They will keep shoes stored in the drawer, offering a more neat and tidy look to your closet or hallway, wherever you keep your shoes handy.
2. Second of all, drawers keep shoes out of sight.  Some people might find that they don’t want their shoes in their face all the time, they would rather have them hidden away.  And a drawer can easily solve this issue.
3. Thirdly, drawers offer relief from any shoe odor that is bothering you.  A plastic drawer will keep odors totally contained, but it you want a little airflow, try a woven or fabric drawer system, like this versatile 3 Drawer Chest.   Set it up in a closet or even out in the open and keep your shoes out of sight (and smell)!

Just kidding, anyone with a love of shoes can benefit from a sturdy shoe box, even a minor upgrade from the cardboard shoe boxes handed out at stores is a great idea! There are many options out there, from plastic to fabric, wicker and more. But what should you do with your “splurge” shoes? You know, the ones that cost one quarter of your mortage payment last month? You can’t simply place your designer shoes on a shelf, or on the floor, or even in the cardboard box they came in. If your shoes cost more than 100 dollars, you can expect to get good resale value for them down the road someday, but only if you take very good care of them in the meantime. One way to do that is to invest in some nice shoe boxes, and I think canvas is a great choice. For a more multi purpose product that you can use for years for shoes or other types of storage, a simple Cotton Canvas Storage Box is the way to go. Since you will literally have this storage container forever, you will want it to be sturdy, and also to protect what is inside. And this box truly does that. The material used is heavy duty breathable cotton canvas – heavy duty means you can use it for many years, and breathable is so important, especially for natural material shoes like leather, suede and other shoes that are sensitive to moisture – you don’t want moisture to ruin your expensive footwear, but you also don’t want to let moths or other insects to get in there and ruin things. For this reason, a fully closed shoe box is important and luckily this one is – a zipper runs around the perimeter of the box to keep items safe and sound!

The Ultimate Shoe (and grout) Cleaner:  A Grout Brush

Yes, it turns out that one of the best shoe cleaners around is a grout brush!  But first, here are some other methods for cleaning your shoes. I’ve spoken before about shoe polishes.  This is great for leather shoes, vinyl, suede and patent leather.  But, in keeping with the true spirit of mud week, we are going to talk about another kind of dirty shoe problem:  muddy shoes!  Muddy shoes require much more than shoe polish, first you really have to get the mud off of them. 

One method is the washing machine.  I wouldn’t do this if you either really love your washing machine or really love your shoes.  But if you aren’t completely attached to either one, it actually works pretty well.  Not for boots so much, but tennis shoes can be thrown in the washing machine.  You can expect some damage to the leather and possible washing machine damage, but I’ve done it before with older gym shoes and it turned out fine.  <b>Bonus Tip:</b> Really old shoes can be tossed in the dryer with your down pillows and comforters when you are drying them – this is how to make sure they stay fluffy and dry evenly. 

Another method of washing really muddy shoes is to soak them and hand wash.  Again, don’t do this if you really care about the leather or the quality of your shoes, but for older shoes that you wear out in the mud anyway, this might be a good solution for you. Simply soak them in warm water with a tiny bit of hand washing soap (used for delicates and lingerie) until the mud loosens up.  Then you should be able to finish up with a washcloth removing the rest of the debris. 

For really caked on mud, I have found that a grout brush works really well.  These are much stiffer brushes than a regular dish brush, so they can come up against tough caked mud and still win!  Tie a string through the hole in the brush and then loop it over the end of your shoe rack, especially great for outdoor shoe racks or in the mud room, to remind folks to de-mud their shoes before entering your house! 

Here are some more great shoe cleaning tips I found.

Cool Shoe Tool of the Week:  Shoe Pops, An Inexpensive Fix for Crinkled and Wrinkled Shoes!

Shoe Pops!  That’s right, just like a Popsicle for your shoe!  Well, not exactly like a Popsicle (can you imagine what would happen if you put a frozen Popsicle in your shoe – just ask my son!).  Shoe pops are kind of like shoe stretchers, but without the stretching part.  They are great for keeping your shoes shapely, and wrinkle free, but they won’t stretch them.  They are very inexpensive, compared to shoe stretchers, and are usually sold in sets so that you can protect a few pairs at once.  They work great in high heels, sandals, pumps, you name it!  If you have expensive shoes that you plan on using for many years, this is an important investment.  Shoes, especially natural material shoes, like leather, suede, and, to a certain extent, plastics and vinyls, have a tendency to deteriorate when you are not wearing them. 

When your foot is in a shoe, it keeps everything filled out, so there is no sagging which inevitably leads to crushing, creasing and wrinkling.  And if you have experienced this before, then you know that once you have wrinkled leather, there is no going back, you simply can’t fix that problem. So, prevent it before it happens with a set of shoe pops.  This set of shoe pops is very inexpensive, and comes in a set of four so you can take care of two pairs of shoes.  When you take them out of the shoes, you can simply leave them in place of the shoes on your shoe rack so that you will remember to use it again when you get home.  Another bonus of these tools is that they are very lightweight, so traveling is not a problem.  They will keep your shoes free from crushing in your tightly packed suitcase. 

BONUS:  And, here are some tips on how to Travel with Shoes.