Best Shoe Racks 2024 - Forbes Vetted

Nov 02, 2024

After years of living in small city apartments, storage is something I don’t take for granted. The best shoe racks—including our top pick, Yamazaki Home Tower Six-Tier Shoe Rack—store multiple pairs without wasting precious floor space, are sturdy and resilient, and ideally, attractive to look at everyday. For an affordable pick, we like the Simple Houseware 3-Tier Shoe Rack, and for an ultra-compact option, go for the Mabel Home Modern 3 Drawer Shoe Cabinet, which has three shelves that fold away.

The best shoe racks store multiple pairs without wasting precious floor space, are sturdy and ... [+] resilient, and ideally, attractive to look at everyday.

Shoes are an investment and storing them well not only keeps them organized, they’ll also last longer than if they live in a pile at the bottom of your closet. Ahead, we analyzed everything from storage capacity to ease of assembly to find all the best shoe racks.

Yamazaki Home

Material: Steel, wood | Dimensions: 9.84 x 25.98 x 34.25 inches | Shoe capacity: 15 to 20 pairs

Japan-based Yamazaki Home makes a wide range of minimal housewares—I personally own side tables and a kitchen caddy from the brand—that are equally stylish and functional. This six-tier shoe rack has a small footprint yet fits a surprising amount of shoes, plus its powder-coated steel frame can bear over 6.5 pound of weight per shelf. It includes a wooden tabletop for additional storage or a catch-all tray for your keys, and the space below the bottom shelf can also be utilized for stashing extra pairs. Also great: You can remove the lowest set of bars to create extra height space to accommodate taller shoes.

Amazon

Material: Steel, 600D polyester | Dimensions: 11.2 x 26.8 x 20.9 inches | Shoe capacity: 16 pairs

Over 95,000 reviewers agree: This shoe rack from Simple Houseware is easy to assemble, sturdy and a great value, all while storing up to 30 pounds of weight per shelf. Although it has a polyester material shelving, it’s actually a very durable and the fabric helps make this rack lightweight—it only weighs 3 pounds. Each shelf is adjustable, so you can fit both taller and shorter shoes.

West Elm

Material: Wood | Dimensions: 27 x 13 x 16 inches | Shoe capacity: 8 pairs

The Mid-Century shoe rack from West Elm doesn’t need to be hidden in a closet; it’s stylish enough to be displayed like a proper piece of furniture. The solid wood construction is more durable than some of our other favorite racks, and it can hold up to 50 pounds of weight. With an open back and tapered legs, this shelf has an airy look that won’t look too crowded when you add your shoes. Another bonus: It’s Greenguard Gold Certified, meaning it won’t emit harmful chemicals and VOCs.

Amazon

Material: Resin | Dimensions: 7.5 x 22.63 x 74.5 inches | Shoe capacity: 36 pairs

For some rooms, adding a shelf that sits on the floor might not be an option. This over-door shoe rack utilizes unused vertical space on the back of a door. It securely attaches to the door top and holds up to 36 pairs—and the horizontal bar of each shelf is ideal for holding heels in place. It’s also easy to customize: It’s separated into four-shelf segments so you can use what you need, and the pieces break down for compact storage under a couch or bed.

Wayfair

Material: Metal | Dimensions: 36.4 x 12.1 x 87.8 inches | Shoe capacity: 60 pairs

If you have a lot of shoes in your collection, consider this stackable rack from Rebrilliant. It fits up to 60 pairs and touts some cool adjustability features: It can split into two separate racks or stack together as a single tall unit, while the mesh shelves can be positioned flat or angled, depending on personal preference and shoe style. With 7.9 inches between each shelf, there’s ample room to fit most shoes—or a tier can be removed for taller boot clearance. We also like the adjustable feet and included anti-tip kit for extra security, especially on uneven floors.

Amazon

Material: Metal | Dimensions: 41 x 20 x 6.69 inches| Shoe capacity: 8 pairs

This sleek shoe cabinet from Mabel Home is ideal for small spaces thanks to its smart drawer system that vertically stores shoes—all while measuring less than 7 inches deep. It matches any decor thanks to its white, easy-clean finish and the metal structure offers durable storage—although some users did report denting during shipping. The three drawers are designed to open simultaneously, so anchoring to the wall is a must to prevent it from tipping when the drawers are open. With proper bracketing, installing it over a wall’s baseboard is also an option for a more modern, floating look.

The Container Store

Material: Steel mesh | Dimensions: 10 x 31 x 8 inches | Shoe capacity: 4 pairs

The Container Store’s Mesh Stacking Shoe Shelf has a clean and minimal look, and can be stacked and customized to your storage needs. The lightweight mesh unit is coated in an epoxy finish—available in white or black—and is easy to clean and maintain, plus the mesh improves airflow. When stacked, there’s 7.5 inches between each shelf, leaving enough room for most shoes, but we recommend saving the top shelf for your boots.

Amazon

Material: Bamboo | Dimensions: 20 x 30 x 13 inches | Shoe capacity: 12 pairs

Bamboo is a sustainable material, known for its speedy growth and natural moisture resistance. This three-tier rack has an on-trend rounded silhouette with three angled, slatted shelves, a feature that encourages air flow and helps dry your shoes. If you’d like a taller rack, a second shelf can easily stack on top. It’s also simple to assemble, just be sure to not over-tighten the screws or you risk splintering the bamboo.

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When compiling our list of best shoe racks, we considered a number of factors like spatial needs, storage capability, style and more.