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6 Ways of Organizing Shoes Around the House

Does your family have a knack for leaving their things everywhere except where they need to be? Maybe it’s a bag, briefcase, or backpack cluttering the entryway, jackets and coats slung over chairs, or dirty clothes tossed everywhere except the hamper. But few everyday messes are as frustrating as the scattered pile of shoes taking over your mudroom or entryway.

If you’re looking for practical, stylish shoe storage ideas to keep your shoes organized and calm the chaos, you’ve come to the right place. Following the easy tips below from our expert designers, you can quickly reclaim your space and transform it into a peaceful one that supports your everyday routines.

Key Takeaways: What Are the Best Ways to Organize My Family’s Shoes?

Create designated shoe storage zones for everyday use and occasional pairs.
Protect your shoes, reduce clutter, and save time with custom storage solutions tailored to your family’s needs, like the Inspired Closets’ Shoe Shrine®, adjustable shelving, shoe towers that maximize vertical space, and hidden storage solutions.
Make shoe storage easier for young kids with low shelves and labeled bins.
Rotate all your shoes seasonally to keep the proper pairs accessible when you need them.

Why Should I Organize My Shoes?

Sometimes, it seems like your family’s shoes multiply overnight, and suddenly, your mudroom or entryway loses any sense of calm and order. Everyone ends up tripping over mismatched pairs, and getting out the door becomes an unnecessary hassle.

No matter how often you tidy up, it never seems to stick. That’s why you need functional yet simple shoe storage solutions.

Why should I organize my shoes?

Save Time
Less Stress
Long-Lasting

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Save Time

We know running late is super frustrating, and scrambling to find the right pair of shoes can feel like the final straw. When you have convenient shoe storage, mornings run smoother, and it’s easier to get out the door on time.

67% of people say they could save 30 minutes a day with better organization. Why not be one of them?

Less stress

A cluttered closet is inconvenient and impacts your peace of mind. Roughly 47% of people say disorganized homes cause stress, with home organization ranking among the top stressors for Americans nationwide.

Dedicated shoe storage solutions reduce mental clutter and bring more calm to your daily routine.

Long-Lasting

Moms have said it forever: If you take care of your things, they last. When your shoes are constantly being stepped on, piled up, or shoved in corners, they wear out faster.

Protecting your shoes with proper shoe storage helps extend their life, saving you money—and preventing shopping trips—in the future.

How to Organize Your Shoes

We get it. It’s really tempting to donate half your shoe collection and just start over. But don’t grab that donation bag just yet. These six shoe storage ideas from Inspired Closets will save your sanity and help keep your family organized without the complete overhaul. .

Add a Shoe Shrine^® to Your Closet

Shoe Storage Idea #1

The best way to store and organize shoes is by incorporating an Inspired Closets Shoe Shrine® into your space. This ASID-award-winning shelving system features adjustable, reconfigurable shelves that make it easy to store all your shoes, no matter their shape or size.

Whether it’s your closet, entryway, or mudroom, the Shoe Shrine® gives every pair a place.

Use Slanted and Traditional Shoe Shelves

Shoe Storage Idea #2

Inspired Closets’ slanted and traditional shoe shelves bring smart shoe storage ideas to any space. Slanted shelves hold shoes at an angle, giving your space a boutique feel while keeping each shoe easily accessible. Traditional shelves give a clean, classic solution for everyday pairs.

Looking for more custom shoe storage solutions? Mix and match both shelves for a setup that works for the entire family.

Give Shoes Separate Homes

Shoe Storage Idea #3

You need your own space, and so do your shoes. Try keeping everyday shoes in shared areas like the mudroom or entryway. Then, store your other pairs where it most makes sense.

Kids can keep extra or out-of-season pairs in their closet, while you can save your closet for your special occasion footwear. Spreading shoe storage across the home reduces clutter and makes daily routines easier.

Use Out-Of-Sight Underbed Storage

Shoe Storage Idea #4

The space under your bed isn’t just for dust bunnies or playing Hide and Seek. It’s perfect for storing off-season and lesser-worn shoes when you don’t want to take up valuable closet real estate.

Use rolling bins or shallow totes to keep shoes clean, protected, and out of the way until you need them again.

Put Out-Of-Season Shoes Away

Shoe Storage Idea #5

Seasonal shoe rotation keeps your entryway and mudroom manageable. Swap out shoes based on the time of year: Store sandals in winter, boots in summer, and athletic shoes between seasons.

Out-of-season shoes can be stored in garage cabinets, bins in the basement, or on overhead closet shelves to keep your main shoe storage area organized.

Step Up Your Shelf Strategy

Shoe Storage Idea #6

Maximize shelf space by alternating shoe direction—one toe in, one heel out—or stacking lightweight pairs on top of each other.

These simple techniques leave room for more shoes without requiring added shelves or other shoe organizers.

How to Organize Your Shoes By Size

Not all shoes take up the same amount of space. Your chunky heels and tall boots will need more space compared to flip-flops and toddler sneakers. Keep like-with-like to simplify your shoe storage.

Taller shoe organizers work best for boots, while shallow shelves are ideal for heels and flats. With adjustable shelving from Inspired Closets, it’s easy to get the right storage configuration for every pair.

Use Vertical Space With Shoe Towers and Adjustable Shelves

Vertical shoe storage makes the most of tight spaces, like small closets and entryways. Shoe towers and adjustable shelves let you store more with less room by taking advantage of height.

Install tall towers with adjustable shelves.
Add stackable bins or or baskets for flexibility.
Include shelf dividers to keep boots upright and prevent heels from getting scratched.

Incorporate Hidden Shoe Storage in Benches and Cabinets

Add dual-purpose solutions with hidden storage that’s both beautiful and functional.

Entryway benches provide comfortable seating while delivering hidden storage that keeps shoes accessible yet out of sight.
Pull-out drawers and baskets are easy for the whole family to use, including your little ones, and keep shoe clutter off the floor.

Create a Kids’ Shoe Rack With Accessibility in Mind

Little shoes can still take up a lot of space, and it’s never too early to introduce kid-friendly shoe storage ideas.

Use pictures or colored labels to help younger kids identify where all their shoes should go.
Keep shoe storage on lower shelves to keep everything visible and easily accessible for little hands.

Add Personalization to Maintain Order

Custom shoe storage works because it’s personalized to your needs and lifestyle. And when everyone knows where their shoes are supposed to go, it’s simple to keep things in order.

Create a dedicated zone, drawer, or locker for each family member to store their shoes in.
Add custom shoe storage to existing closet systems to make the most of the space you already have.

What’s the Cost of Disorganized Shoe Storage?

So, why is it so important to have organized shoe storage in your home?

Disorganized shoes get scuffed, stepped on, and worn out faster. When your shoes are organized, they last longer and save you from having to buy new pairs more often.
Getting out the door is chaotic when everyone is frustrated, scrambling to find the right pair, and wasting a lot of time. Custom shoe storage keeps all your shoes right where you need them, making it faster and easier than ever to leave the house.

Now You Know How to Organize Your Shoes

We know organizing shoes isn’t the most exciting weekend activity, but that effort pays off when every pair is in its dedicated space. With your custom shoe storage ideas from Inspired Closets, all you have to do is take the time to put your shoes away, and everything is done. We’ll create, design, prepare, and install your shoe storage solutions, handling the process from start to finish, so you can enjoy the beautiful, organized spaces that make life simpler.

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Women's Shoe Organization: Storing Heels, Flats, Tennis Shoes, and More

Picture this: it’s Saturday morning, it’s raining, and you’re rushing the whole family out the door to get to the kids’ soccer game on time. After a few minutes of searching through the coat closet and storage mudroom cubbies, you realize your rain boots might be in the garage, the basement, or wherever else you put seasonal shoes that don’t fit in the entryway. Fast forward to later in the evening–you’re getting dinner with a friend for the first time in weeks. When you go to look for your most comfortable pair of heels, you can only find the left one because the right one accidentally got put away with your special occasion shoes that you keep in boxes under the bed. Without smart women’s shoe organization, you’ll find yourself running all over the house wasting time, feeling frustrated, and dealing with a whole lot of stress.

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6 Ways of Organizing Shoes Around the House