No More Dingy Shoe Racks: Put Your Collection On Display With A Home Depot Find

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With only one pair of feet, one could argue that we only need one pair of shoes. However, Americans buy about seven pairs each year, according to RunRepeat, a website dedicated to reviewing athletic shoes, leading most of us to own a dozen or two on average. Not surprisingly, there is also a large market of shoe organization options, including ways to store shoes without baskets or shelves. One way to showcase your shoe collection while being efficient with space is to turn your footwear into an elegant display with this shoe storage cabinet from Home Depot. 

The storage cabinet is almost 64 inches high and just below 25 inches wide, with eight shelves that are about 13¾ inches deep. Depending on the size of your shoes, this cabinet can house between 16 and 24 pairs. It's crafted from lightweight particle board, with frosted acrylic doors that hint at what's inside. What makes this product distinct are the remote-controlled LED lights and music, allowing customers to change the glowing backlight and synced music. 

This cabinet also helps you avoid storing your shoes improperly. Unlike some other storage solutions, it allows visibility of all your footwear, maximizes limited space, and gives pairs ample room, which helps to keep them clean and prolongs their life. Also, keeping the items enclosed — versus storing them on open shoe racks — means fewer opportunities for dust to settle on your belongings. As far as minimal shoe organization goes, this cabinet checks all the boxes.

Depending on your living situation, an over-the-door hanging organizer or open shoe rack in your garage or laundry room may be most suitable. But if you have the space, this cabinet can meet your organizational needs for shoes and more. For one, its adjustable shelves offer versatility for shoes, like tall boots, that need more room. A simple method to make the most out of your shoe storage is to organize footwear by season or frequency of use. Place less-used shoes on top shelves and more commonly worn footwear at eye level. Use extra shelf space for purses, hats, and other accessories, as well as the hooks on each side of the cabinet for shoulder bags, totes, and scarves.

Among 36 reviews with an average rating of four stars, favorable comments touched on the product's visual appeal and good value, but the ease of assembly got mixed opinions. One important detail that several reviewers mentioned was that the depth of the shelves is about 13 inches — slightly less than what is listed in the production description — and will not accommodate shoe sizes of 13 or more unless you angle them on the shelf. Several reviews mentioned that the lights stopped working after a few uses or were not bright enough. But for the most part, customers said the lighting gave the product an upscale, sleek appearance that serves the purpose of organizing your shoes, regardless of lighting.