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- If you have too many shoes and not enough space, there are tons of organizational solutions to help.
- With these 14 organizers, you can store your shoes vertically, side by side, or in individual boxes.
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Of all the clothes and accessories we have to store in our room, shoes are among the most egregious problem item. We possess too many pairs for our own good, and they're often bulky or come in weird shapes.
It's time to stop tripping over your heels or digging through mismatched sneakers every time you want to leave the house and look presentable for society.
There are many different ways you can organize your shoe mess, whether you prefer to stack them or line them up — or maybe you'll take any configuration as long as it saves space and makes your shoe situation neater.
14 shoe organization products to make the most of your closet space:
A combination shoe rack and hallway bench
SONGMICS Shoe Bench, 3-Tier Shoe Rack
Check price at AmazonThis organizer-meets-bench is a nice-looking entryway option where you can put the shoes you wear more often or the casual shoes you wear out for quick errands. It fits around 3 pairs of shoes comfortably, or four pairs if you stash flats on their sides. You can also sneak flip-flops, sandals, and low-profile sneakers like Converse under the bottom row to hold even more shoes.
A waterproof shoe rack
Songmics 5-Tier Shoe Rack
Check price at AmazonThis shoe rack features waterproof, non-woven fabric tiers that you can wash. It stores up to 25 pairs of shoes and the metal tubes are removable so you can adjust each layer's height.
A hanging closet organizer
mDesign 10 Shelf Soft Fabric Closet Organizer
Check price at AmazonTo make the most of the vertical space in your closet, get this hanging closet organizer. Its deep, narrow shape is optimized for all types of shoes.
A stackable shoe rack
Seville Classics 3-Tier Resin Slat Utility Shoe Rack
Check price at AmazonThis rack is very easy to assemble, plus you can build upon it once your shoe collection grows by stacking multiple units on top of each other.
Clear shoe boxes
Drop-Front Shoe Box
Check price at The Container StoreOur resident shoe fanatic Amir Ismael swears by these clear boxes to keep his large shoe collection organized. They also protect shoes from dust. If you're scared of stinky shoes, don't worry — they have ventilation holes.
A spinning shoe tree
Honey-Can-Do Shoe Tree with Spinning Handle
Check price at AmazonSpin your way to your favorite pair of shoes every morning. The heavy-duty chromed-steel shoe tree comes in chrome, bronze, or white, and is available with either three or four tiers.
A shoe cabinet that doesn't take up too much space
3-Drawer Shoe Cabinet
Check price at The Container StoreMount this cabinet to the wall (it comes with all the hardware) and you can store up to nine pairs of shoes. The drop-down drawers help keep its profile slim.
A shoe organizer that slides under your bed
Woffit Under The Bed Shoe Organizer
Check price at AmazonThe space under your bed is the hidden area you're probably not taking proper advantage of. Store 12 pairs of shoes in this fabric organizer, which has two handles to allow for easy access.
Hanging shoe pockets for your closet
PEVA 18-Pocket Shoe File
Check price at The Container StoreThe clear pockets let you see all your shoes. It's perfect for lighter shoes like flats, sandals, and sneakers.
A stackable cube organizer
Songmics 15-Cube Plastic Shoe Storage Organizer
Check price at AmazonArrange these cubes in any order that works for your space. The cubby-like system provides a better organization than an open shelf.
A rolling rack like the ones you see in clothing stores
Whitmor 10-Tier Rolling Shoe Rack
Check price at AmazonDo you have 50+ pairs of shoes? You might need to get serious with a 10-tier metal rack like the kind you see in department store sale sections. It's an easy, affordable way to deal with your shoe obsession.
A slanted organizer you can use for more than shoes
Umbra Charcoal Slant Shoe & Accessory Organizer
Check price at The Container StoreHigh heels can be tricky to store. This mesh shelf organizer keeps both your floors and heels safe, and is also suitable for accessories like handbags.
A high-quality wall rack
Elfa Utility Shoe Storage Door & Wall Rack
Check price at The Container StoreThis Container Store exclusive isn't cheap, but it is sturdy and multi-functional. Assembling the rack is as simple as sliding the hooks over your door.
An under-$10 organizer
AmazonBasics 24-Pocket Over-the-Door Medium-Size Shoe Organizer
Check price at AmazonOn the other hand, if you don't want to spend more than $10, this basic AmazonBasics over-the-door fabric organizer can also get the job done.
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