Do You Have Too Many Shoes To Fit In Your Closet? Metal Shoe Racks Are The Answer

 March 2, 2023

#465

Gentle reader,

First of all, thank you for taking a look at my blog. I began this several years ago just as something to do. Little did I know that people would be interested in reading it. But, you are and I humbly thank you.

My wife, Nancy and I have had various collections over the lifetime of our marriage. Collections have come and gone and others take their place. In the case of this article, it is the latest in a line about collecting sneakers. Links in chronological order are here:

The Robb Collections: I was an elementary school trendsetter! ADIDAS and driving shoes collection.

The Robb Collections: My wife shows once again how awesome she is: Sneaker collection rack!

The Robb Collections: Sneakerheads: My Collection has Grown and Changed. Adidas, Puma, Geox, Sketchers and More!

The Robb Collections: Sneakerheads: My Wife is Buying Adidas And MORE New Adidas Join the Unintended Collection.

The Robb Collections: Adidas Fame and International Appeal Cannot Be Denied. Found: Adidas Tokio Solar HM, A Collaboration with Japanese Firms

The Robb Collections: Have You Ever Seen White Adidas With Blue Stripes? Why Are They So Rare? PART ONE

The Robb Collections: Have You Ever Seen White Adidas With Blue Stripes? Why Are They So Rare? PART TWO

The Robb Collections: Have You Ever Seen White Adidas With Blue Stripes? Why Are They So Rare? PART THREE

This is the type of shoe rack that Nancy surprised me with. This image was found on the Internet. It holds 40 pairs of adult shoes. But, do not assume that this is the right rack for your needs. Just do a search and compare.

I simply typed "40 pair shoe rack" in my search engine (I use DuckDuckGo) and then I chose "Images" and there are plenty to choose from. Many will be shown below.

One thing I discovered after years of using this shoe rack, which is quite well made and having casters on it make it easy to move, if needed, is that I was doing it all wrong!

Let's face it, logic dictates that the shoes should be toes front. But, think about this, when you reach down into your closet to pick up a pair of shoes, are they heels out (for one handed picking up) or toes out? Mine have always have been heels facing me. 

However, when I spun the rack around, I realized that THIS is the correct way to have the shoes. One hand (in your hands are big enough) grabs both pairs. At least that's the way I do it.

You see that white stuff underneath the shoe's heels? Anti-slip material for placing under small rugs to keep them from sliding it what it is. I used small black wire ties to hold it in place. It works for most shoes, but not all.

This was the rack after I assembled it. For shoes with heels, this is just fine. But, for sneakers and shoes with flat soles, the shoes tend to want to obey Gravity and slide off.

This image, courtesy of Walmart.com, shoes anti-slip tape which they sell. Two rolls of one-inch wide tape were required to cover all of the front (rear now) tubes. The tape did the trick to keep the shoes where I put them.

Below are a series of photographs I culled from my 40 pair shoe rack search. I recommend staying away from PLASTIC. Either connectors as the first one below seems to have, or complete structure.

Also, stay away from lightweight metal shoe racks. Aluminum is a wonderful material, but it or THIN WALL steel is not you or your shoes friend. 

Level shelves, but it looks to be it has plastic parts, as mentioned above.

This one hangs over the back of a door.

This one has level shelves as several do. 

There is now way 40 pairs of ADULT shoes are going to fit on this one.

Level shelves, but I don't know what any of those materials are.

I have no idea what this one is made from. But, I foresee problems trying to get shoes in and out of it, based upon what I see above.

This is the last image I am adding. It has LEVEL shelves which may be the answer for you. 

So, there you have it. A number of shoe racks for those, who like me, never intended to have so many shoes. 

Feel free to leave a comment below, or on Facebook. And thank you again for taking a look at my blog.

Scott Robb

March 2, 2023

#465