As we gear up for our annual spring clean, it’s time to declutter and organise your ever-growing footwear collection.
Shoes are notoriously difficult to store and keep in a tidy manner – more likely to be found scattered in the hallway or around the door where they were taken off in haste. But no longer.
Get some order among your trainers, heels and boots with a space-saving organiser that will allow you keep your shoes in savvy, affordable and unique units.
If space is particularly precious, we have also included more subtle shoe racks and smaller options that will keep everything tucked away using minimal square footage. For something that will fit right in with the furnishings, we’ve gathered stylish furniture options that will fit in with your design aesthetic in a range of trend-led and aesthetically pleasing designs. Say goodbye to your messy hallway and hello to new order.
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Best Shoe Organiser: Top Pick
Keplin 5 Tier Shoe Rack Organiser
Dimensions: H75.5 x W70.5 x D18.5cm
So simple but so effective, this handy contraption quickly assembles to create an easy storage solution, ensuring that your footwear collection is off the floor but still readily accessible. Storing up to 15 to 20 pairs of shoes, the 18.5cm depth is a slender but accommodating size. Prefer wood? Try this five-tier bamboo shoe organiser - same idea, different look.
£11.99 | Amazon | Buy it now
Hallway Storage Bench
Dimensions: H63 x W110 x D40cm
For the interior-design obsessed, incorporate your shoe storage into a stylish work bench from Cox & Cox that will fit seamlessly among shabby chic, modern and traditional design schemes. Made from Spruce wood, the organiser offers three compartments – one big enough to house wellies, and two more for trainers, blankets or anything else you want tucked away in style.
£350 | Cox & Cox | Buy it now
Umbra Cache Shoe Rack with Console Table
Dimensions: H91 x W61 x D25cm
This versatile storage unit can be placed just about anywhere to finally sort that ever-growing stack of shoes. The rack can house six pairs and offers an additional flat top rack — place it inside and use the top surface as your designated key keeper, or for those living in a shared building, leave it just outside your front door (but still inside the building) to keep your mail sorted and your shoes permanently away from the inside of your home.
£60 | John Lewis | Buy it now
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TJUSIG Bench with shoe storage
Dimensions: H50 x W81 x D34cm
In a minimalistic design, this shoe rack can be placed within a wardrobe or in a hallway to help keep your shoes in one place. The frame has been crafted from solid wood, and the racks are a galvanized and stainless steel.
The piece is available in a range of sizes as well as in white.
£35 | Ikea | Buy it now
Golden Heights 6-8 Pair Shoe Storage Bench
Dimensions: H45 x W60 x D30cm
This freestanding bench can be put just about anywhere for a handy storage option. The unit is made up of two shelves as well as a bench that can lift up for an additional place to store smaller essentials. It is also available in an oak or black finish.
£39.99 | Wayfair | Buy it now
Bronx Shoe Storage
Dimensions: H119 x W79 x D29cm
Store your shoes in this sleek wooden unit to ensure that your favourite footwear is easily accessible, organised and unseen. The drawers have a rustic oak design and can be matched to the Bronx range that includes side tables, a trunk and other handy storage options.
£325 | Next | Buy it now
Round Grey Shoe Storage Ottoman
Dimensions: Dia 45 x H42cm
Not only will this Ottoman make relaxing on the sofa that extra bit more comfortable but the innovative design allows you to store shoes or other previously untidy items inside. The padded lid opens to reveal a spacious interior that can hold a fair amount while still being easy to manoeuvre. The grey hue is rather nice too.
£16 | Dunelm | Buy it now
SONGMICS 16-cubes DIY Plastic Shoe Rack
Dimensions: H113 x W113 x D36cm
For those that want to display their shoes as much as store them, this shoe rack features interlocking boxes that can be positioned in the shape of your choosing depending on your space. The grid is made up of 16 plastic boxes that are easy to wipe clean and are offered in a translucent plastic as well as black.
£29.99 | Amazon | Buy it now
Large Wooden Box Unit
Dimensions: H66 x W97 x D35cm
This beautiful large wooden unit takes inspiration from vintage storage lockers with 12 cubby holes and metal-framed label slots for all the family. The unit is crafted from Spruce wood that will fit a whole host of design schemes. Cox & Cox have some beautiful storage solutions and it's worth checking out other options to see what suits your home best.
£325 | Cox & Cox | Buy it now
neatfreak! Twill Stackable Shoe Cubby
Dimensions: H66.5 x W80 x D34.5cm
If you are looking for a shoe organiser that is slightly less domineering than some of the other options above, this may do the trick. The freestanding cubby has 16 sections to store any variety of items – be it shoes, toys or any other wardrobe essentials.
£69.99 | John Lewis | Buy it now
Small shoe racks and organisers
Argos Home Set of 2 Underbed Shoe Storage
Slip these storage boxes under you bed to ensure that you shoes are always tidy and easy accessible. The lightweight compartments have a handle and a see-through lid so you can easily spot the footwear favourite you are searching for.
£18 | Argos | Buy it now
Stainless Steel Floating Shoe Rack
Taking a forward-thinking design approach, these shelving units appear like they are floating, making them ideal for housing shoes in the most compact of spaces. They are composed of stainless steel and measures 70 x 14 x 9cm.
£55 | Trouva | Buy it now
Six Pair Metal Boot Rack
Keep your wellies in tip-top shape with this boot storage rack that has space for six chunk pairs. Made from smaller and larger spokes, it caters for all heights and sizes. This steel unit measures 52 x W 54 x D 20cm.
£85 | Cox & Cox | Buy it now
3 Shoe Storage Step Space Savers
Not only will these handy contraptions save you space in your wardrobe but it will also stop your footwear from getting destroyed when they are piled on top of each other. The steps are composed from 60 per cent recycled plastic and come in packs of three.
£6.99 | Lakeland | Buy it now
Argos Home Hanging 20 Pocket Door Shoe Storage
Make the most of your space with this door hanging that has 20 pockets that you can fill with shoes or any other sort of clutter without wasting any of your precious square footage.
£6 | Argos | Buy it now
Wilko Shoe Organiser
Hang this organiser up in your wardrobe to create more space for your shoes. The pockets can house over 20 pairs of shoes in the cubby holes to make them accessible and tidy.
£5 | Wilko | Buy it now
Verdict:
For most people, the Keplin 5 Tier Shoe Rack Organiser will be the perfect fit — it's affordable, easy to assemble and offerers a lot of shoe storing potential. If you're particular about your interior, preffering something more design led, Cox & Cox have some seriously stylish solutions — they don't come cheap, but when considered as a lifetime purchase it's are a worthy investment for many.
