When shoes become too numerous, they tend to migrate throughout a house and keeping them all in one spot seems like a challenge. Making sure all pairs stay together and mismatched shoes do not become the norm takes organizational skills, as well as having the right products to store them. You can organize your shoes by type and size in an array of storage products that keep them hidden and out of way, but at the same time accessible when you need them. Shoe organizers come in various shapes and sizes and are ideal for both adult and children's shoes. You can search local big box retail store, as well as online at sites like eBay, where storage products come with affordable price tags.
1. Hanging Shoe Bags
Perhaps some of the most common products to store footwear in, hanging shoe bags offer pockets that are a perfect fit for all kinds of shoes. Flats, high heels, loafers, athletic shoes, and even boots can be stored in shoe bags that either mount to the walls or hang from closet doors. Sort them by type, size, season, and color so you can find them whenever you need them. Each slot fits one individual shoe, with each half of the pair placed in adjacent slots. Shoe bags come in clear plastic material or opaque fabric that hides the shoes. Hang them inside or outside closet doors, but store the shoes used most frequently in the middle rows so they are available for an easy, hurried grab when time is of the essence.
Shoe bags also come in single and double row shelf form where both shoes from the pair can be stored in an accordion-style bag that hangs directly on the closet rack with other apparel. They come in a variety of colors and are ideal for children's bedrooms where you can hide them away from small hands.
2. Shoe Racks
Made of metal, plastic, or wood, shoe racks feature several levels for displaying footwear pairs placed next to one another in an organized fashion. Sort by color and style or have different racks for each type of shoe. Place these racks on closet floors to hide shoes out of the way, or place more ornate racks made of wood and brass out in the open in a bedroom as decorative pieces. Even have them available in mud rooms where family members remove their shoes after coming in from a rainy or snowy day outside. Rather than just leaving shoes and boots on the floor where people may trample on them, place them on a floor rack made especially for shoes.
3. Cubby Shelves
Cubby shelves are not just for preschool or elementary school classrooms. They also work well for shoe storage throughout the house. They feature vertical and horizontal styles and can hold complete pairs of shoes or just one shoe, depending on the size of the cubbyhole. Cubby shelves come in a variety of colors to match different room and wall decors, including white, black, and cherry wood. White cubby shelves work great in children's rooms, while the darker colors add a decorative accent to adult bedrooms. If a living space is small, these shelves can add flair to the living room while the top can double as a knick-knack shelf. Some styles offer such versatility that racks can line one side and cubby holes can line another.
4. Plastic Shoe Storage Containers
Shoe-size plastic storage containers are ideal for seasonal storage. Each container holds one pair of shoes, just like a traditional shoebox found at stores. In the summer, store warm shoes and boots in these containers and hide them away on closet shelves or under beds. In the winter, store sandals, flip flops, and other summer footwear in plastic containers. This way, the shoes not needed are out of the way rather than taking up space in bags, cubbyholes, or on racks. Storing them in airtight containers also keeps shoes in good condition through their off-season so they are ready to wear again at the right time of year.
5. Wicker Baskets
Wicker storage baskets add a decorative flair to a room and are also perfect storage containers for footwear. Wicker baskets hide the shoes out of sight. Just place a pair in each basket and even line the basket with a piece of fabric to keep shoes in pristine condition. Place the baskets on wall shelves already attached to the wall or on a stand-alone wall unit with multiple shelves. Ensure that you can find the shoes when you need them by labeling the basket with a picture of the shoe or with a written description.
6. Wall Shelves
Small wall shelves are not just for knick-knacks, photo frames, and candles. Line both adult and children's bedroom walls with shelves in all styles and colors and place shoes atop them. Corner wall shelves help keep shoes out of the way and make room for other decor on the wall. Line the shelves one on top of the other or place them vertically across walls. Red and blue wall shelves work well in little boys' rooms and pink and white wall shelves are ideal for little girls' rooms. You can reserve one shelf for casual shoes and another for dressier shoes.
7. Chair Rails
For high heel shoe lovers, chair rails serve a functional purpose, as well as a decorative one. A chair rail is easy to hang mid-level on a wall and heels hang from it with ease. They are also ideal to keep in closets so shoes are out of the way. Chair rails come in a variety of colors, as well as in natural wood shades. Spray paint a rail the color of your choice to give it a more personal touch. If a closet is tight on space, a chair rail on one wall becomes a shoe storage organizer. Just grab a pair in the morning and go.
Buying Shoe Storage Items on eBay
Shopping on eBay makes storing and organizing your shoes easy with its multitude of versatile products. Type "shoe organizers" or " shoe storage" into the Search bar that can be found on any eBay page. Refine your search by specifying the type of shoe organizer you are looking for. You can purchase shoe storage items from private sellers, as well as from larger companies that sell brand new items on eBay. Handmade shoe storage organizers are also available from crafty sellers.
Browse eBay stores for shoe storage organizers, as well. Stores are set up as virtual retail spaces for sellers who have a large variety of similar items for the offering. If you buy more than one item through stores, or through any eBay seller, you can also often receive shipping discounts that make eBay shopping more economical.
Conclusion
Do not pile shoes on top on one another to the point where you cannot find what you need. Likewise, your home does not have to look like a shoe explosion took place with footwear strewn everywhere. Shoes should not be difficult to find when you need them, so take advantage of the many shoe storage and organization items available. From shoe bags to shoe racks, footwear can stay organized where you want it. Shoe organizers even take on a decorative touch in the form of wall units, shelves, and wicker baskets. Organize shoes by color and type, as well as by season in plastic storage containers. All these items are available online with the click of a mouse, including on sites like eBay that offer large varieties of storage items at affordable prices.
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