Retire Your Old Shoe Rack: This Space-Saving Alternative From Lowe's Utilizes Vertical Space

Be honest with yourself: How functional is your current shoe rack, actually? Standard designs consist of tiered shelves that only fit a certain number of pairs while taking up a lot of horizontal space. This setup leaves the rest of your collection to fend for itself in organized floor piles, or worse, stacked precariously on top of one another on whatever space is left. Plus, standard shelf-style models may not hold knee-high boots or address the possibility of owning more than one pair of each shoe style.

While everyone can admire a minimalist shoe collection, most people have lots of shoes, especially if they live in a multi-person household. So, what's the best way to store your shoes to keep them in good condition and ensure they don't take over your closet? The answer could be a space-saving alternative you can find at Lowe's. The ClosetMaid 5-Tier White Composite Shoe Rack costs about $144, fits 20 pairs of shoes, and has adjustable shelves so you can make room for knee-high boots in a pinch, though this reduces the space available for other shoes.

However, the rack's most convenient feature is its rotating design, which lets you access shoes in the back. The ability to store shoes on all sides of the rack is what ultimately allows it to hold so many pairs. One Lowe's customer wrote, "This truly saved me so much closet space that was wasted with my shoes," emphasizing that it still "stores SO many shoes and purses." Customers have given this ClosetMaid product an average rating of 4.6 stars, with the majority amazed at how well it fits their storage needs.

While the vertical design can save room on your floor, this common sense shoe storage rack still takes up some space. When assembled, it measures 47⅘ inches tall (just under 4 feet) and is 22⅘ inches wide and deep. Before you purchase this product, make sure the spot you plan to put it in can accommodate its size. For example, check the dimensions of your closet to make sure there's enough room for it. Ideally, the depth and width of the space will be larger than 23 inches so you can rotate the shelves easily to access pairs of shoes on every side. You also want to make sure that the height of the rack won't interfere with the clothing in your closet, like long coats, pants, or dresses.

To keep your footwear neat and tidy, each shelf is 13 inches long and 9 inches deep. The product description states that each shelf can fit a pair of men's US size 15 shoes. Customers reported using some of the shelves and the top of the rack to store and display wearable accessories, like purses or sunglasses. If you've adjusted the shelves to accommodate tall boots, you could use the few remaining upper shelves for storing heel-free sandals or ballet flats. Several reviewers mentioned how heavy the product was once it was fully assembled, so build it in the same place you plan to use it instead of in another room. Based on customer feedback, engaging the help of a family member or friend may also make assembly quicker and easier.