Narrow Shoe Rack

Do you have lots of shoes, and want to protect them from pets, but have only limited space. Then you need a narrow shoe rack. Keep your shoes organized, categorized, and safe from the willing and able teeth of your favorite pooch. They come in several styles and heights, but are all thin, accommodating about two pairs of shoes per shelf.

Narrow Shoe Rack

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Shoes. Whether you are the kind of person who needs a pair of shoes to match every outfit, or you are more of a utilitarian multi-purpose shoe buyer, they seem to proliferate. After all, even if you go with basic shoe choices, black shoes go with black, brown with brown, white and sandals are for summer only, and you might need snow boots, waders, running shoes, ballet or dance shoes … the list can go on and on. That’s where a narrow shoe rack comes in handy. Narrow to fit into otherwise unusable places, but tall and perhaps long to hold the shoes you need for your busy and varied life.

What are the most popular designs of narrow shoe racks?

Basic Seat and Shoe Rack

No matter where you live, coming into your house or going out seems to trigger a need to change shoes. Slipping off outdoor shoes and putting on shoes for indoor wear can save on carpet and other cleaning, and keeps from tracking who-knows-what from the outside world around inside your house. A comfortable, padded bench and two tiers of wire rack for shoes can make this whole process so much easier – and keeps from developing a clutter of shoes by the door.

Over the Door Wire Shoe Organizer

Large wire organizer that can contain the multiple pairs of shoes needed by the professional. Heeled pumps, loafers, sandals, running shoes and more can companionably fit on this rack. When the door to your closet is closed, no one will notice that you have a large shoe collection – a pair to go with nearly every outfit you own and for any sort of occasion from going to the beach to skiing in the mountains.

Wire Shelf Organizer

Don’t like your shoes all clumped up inside your closet? Spread them out on this narrow, wire shelf. The self-supporting unit can be placed wherever you like – in your bedroom, in the hall or near the bathroom, to mention a few ideas. This unit is especially nice for the rainy season when your shoes need to dry out between being worn and run the risk of molding when stored in a closet.

Narrow Hanging Shoe Caddy

Perfect for apartment dwellers or people who live in 1950s or earlier houses with limited closet space. The shoe caddy hangs from the standard clothes pole and can hold up to ten pairs of shoes in a position where they are visible as soon as the closet door is opened.

Coat Rack and Cubbies

Enjoy a matching coat rack, seat and cubby storage unit for your outdoor wear convenience. The cubbies typically include different size spaces that are suitable for different styles of boots. You’ll find it easy to locate your outer wear with this setup.

The Wall Hanging Shoe Bag

Clear plastic compartments make it easy to find your shoes when you need them. This hanging shoe bag can be attached to a wall, the inside or outside of a closet door or even to the front of a cabinet.