Types of Shoe Racks
If you think a shoe rack is just a shoe rack, think again. From over-the-door to under-the-bed styles, there is a slew of creative ideas, and products to suit nearly any collection or household.
This article covers a wide variety of footwear storage and organization products, so that you can find the right shoe rack for your particular needs.
Over the Door Shoe Racks
While they may not be the most elegant solution, over-the-door shoe racks are incredibly popular because they have a lot of other things going for them: they're easy to install and uninstall; they're inexpensive; and they don't take up any floor space.
Of the following styles, I especially love the ones with shelves, because they allow for using shoe trees, and they're less likely to cause damage to your shoes than styles with shoe hooks.
Under the Bed Shoe Racks
Not the most convenient method for shoes you wear a lot, but for out-of-season or seldom worn shoes, or for people with limited closet space, underbed shoe storage is a great option. Here are two products I particularly like. The first one rolls, for easy access; while the second one is covered, to protect your shoes from dirt, dust and scratches -- and it's clear, so you know exactly which shoes are stored inside.
Free Standing Shoe Racks
If you have the space, and the shoe collection to fill it, a freestanding shoe rack is a great option. Allowing for quick and easy access and requiring no installation, there are units that will accommodate even the largest collection of shoes, and others that will allow you to add on as your shoe wardrobe grows.
A rack that can accommodate shoe boxes will allow you to protect your shoes as well as organize them, but if you just need a small rack by the front or back door, then one with rods should do the trick.
