15 Best Shoe Racks and Organizers for Decluttering in 2025

Unlike most over-the-door organizers that are fully constructed from fabric, Arzbaecher appreciates the PVC on this option because she finds that it’s easier to wipe clean. “When looking for a way to store shoes with a hanging organizer, I wanted a solid barrier to prevent any dirt that might get stuck in shoe treads from getting onto my wardrobe,” she said. “The clear plastic protects both my shoes and clothes, and is simple to clean with a damp cloth.” If you’re blessed with a big closet, deeper options like this one with different-size compartments easily fit purses, winter hats, toiletries, almost anything. With the help of your closet door, the world is your organizing oyster!

Swapping out your footwear based on the season is a strategic way to prevent clutter in your space. After all, no one needs sandals laying around during the wintertime! When the seasons change, your seasonal shoes will be easy to grab from under the bed with this handy plastic pull-out drawer. In contrast to most under-bed bins that have a removable lid, this is instead built as a drawer but maintains the same dust-free protection.

“As someone who plays a kind of storage Tetris under her bed, I love that I don’t have to lug this bin out to open it and can instead just pull the drawer open and grab what I need,” Arzbaecher notes. For lofted beds or bed frames with more open space underneath, these drawers are stackable and come in multipacks and wide sizes as well.

Want stylish seating for your entryway? That’s exactly what Arzbaecher had in mind when she scooped up this eye-catching bench. “This curbed my aesthetic craving for a green velvet piece of furniture and helped to declutter my space,” she said. A storage bench provides a place to sit to take shoes on and off in addition to interior storage for your footwear. Unlike a typical entryway rack, storage benches also keep your shoes fully hidden. The hinged lid and cushioned seat of this green velvet option make it a comfortable place to land near your front door. For an even more luxe look, try bouclé or leather options.

10 Other Stylish Shoe Organizers We Recommend

Devoting a lot of room to shoe storage can feel like a waste of floor space. After all, that spot could be used for more energizing things, like a colorful accent chair or a new piece of artwork. A portable shoe rack offers organization solutions when you have guests over, when the winter makes you bust out extra pairs of boots, or when you just need some extra storage. This simple but effective option from organization mecca The Container Store is sturdy enough to hold up to 75 pounds, so you can stash things beyond footwear.

Winter is here, and with it comes snow and slush being tracked into the house. With a raised lip to prevent any water or debris from spilling out, a boot tray helps to prevent your entryway or mud room from getting, well, muddy. Reminiscent of tin-tiled ceilings from the late 1800s to early 1900s, the pattern on this metal tray is a step above the boring black rubber options that flood store shelves. Outside of winter, this is a wonderful option for gardening tools, pet accessories, or rain boots.

Storage baskets can get typecast as laundry hampers, but their usage is much more utilitarian. These big seagrass beauties provide nearly endless space to toss in shoes, and their included lids keep clutter out of sight. Cutout handles on the side offer portability should you want to swap out your seasonal footwear when the weather changes. We admit storing shoes in a basket may result in some digging around for both sides of a pair, but is a neat way to house a lot of shoes without worrying about running out of space.

Odds are, if you’ve been searching for new shoe storage solutions, you’ve seen this best-selling IKEA shoe cabinet before. Popular in apartments for its narrow footprint and thoughtful tilt-out design, it’s incredibly functional for small spaces. A three-compartment version is also available for slimmer spots. The base unit is great on its own for minimalist decor, but if you want something more customized to your style, there are countless DIY hack TikToks focused on the Ställ to make it your own with new drawer pulls, added tabletops, and more.

Only have a small amount of space to work with? Explore vertical space with a shoe tower, made to fit even in the narrowest areas. Two larger shelves on the bottom and six smaller upper shelves make room for shoes of all sizes, from heels and sneakers. Tidy up your entryway even further by hanging purses, umbrellas, and keys using the double-tiered hooks on the sides. Mirroring the look of a vertical bookcase, this would be right at home holding your favorite paperbacks, plants, and other knickknacks in addition to your kicks. If you need an even smaller footprint, this compact Yamazaki vertical shoe rack holds five pairs and has a convenient carrying handle similar to the viral Open Spaces rack.

This credenza isn’t technically meant for shoes, but with the sharp design and candy-coated color, we couldn’t help but include it. Architect Fritz Haller’s work inspires USM’s modular furniture, whose chrome-coated frames play right into this years’ design trends. The steel pieces are built to last for generations, making them worth the splurge. The open bottom shelf is tall enough to accommodate even mid-calf height boots, and the two drawers are just as spacious. To achieve the same eye-catching look in a smaller size and lower price point, go for the P2 Bedside Table, which made our list for the best nightstands.

A nice pair of shoes are nothing without an outfit to go with them. This rack has a rod for clothing hangers and three shelves for all your shoes and accessories. If you have a small closet, this is a great way to double up on storage space for your wardrobe. The wall-mounted design will keep it secure even as you regularly pull things on and off. An oval door disguises an interior set of shelves, topped off with a full-size mirror to check your look before you leave the house.

Need a place to stash your kids’ shoes? This low-profile cubby bench is a handy addition to a mudroom or entryway. Coming in 13 different colors, go with a muted option to blend in with your home decor or a bright one to help get the little ones excited about putting things away. Beyond shoes, the two large slots in the center are large enough to fit tall boots, backpacks, or anything else they might need for school. What’s more, Loll Designs manufactures all its pieces from 100% recycled plastic sheet material, making it waterproof, durable, and easy to clean.

Pumps and platforms can be difficult to store with their tall profile, unless you think outside the (shoe) box. Using a metal grid is a shockingly effective alternative storage option to the typical shoe rack. Leaned up against a wall, you can slot heels into the holes of the grid and hang a large number of shoes with ease. Plus the geometric pattern blends effortlessly into many decor styles.

You might not have the idyllic walk-in sneaker closet of Lil Baby (at least yet), but these are a close second for any sneakerheads. Clear fronts let you proudly display all your kicks without having to guess where your favorite pair is. The hinged door on each box allows easy access while keeping shoes protected from dust buildup. They also include ventilation holes to keep funky smells at bay. Endlessly stackable, you can keep adding more in the three available sizes as your shoe collection grows.

How We Chose These Shoe Racks

From metal shoe racks to stackable bins, our team tried out five top shoe storage options and cataloged their favorites after several weeks of testing. We also rounded up storage benches, shoe storage cabinets, and other organization ideas that are effective for just about every type of shoe. During our review process, we analyzed ease of use, cleanliness, and how different pairs of shoes fit within them. Beyond functionality, we considered how these otherwise innocuous pieces of furniture can visually define an entryway, closet, or living room.