40 Awesomely Clever Ways To Organize Shoes

 

We all know shoe collections can easily get out of hand. Even a few pairs of shoes can create clutter, and the more you have the more difficult it is to find places for them all.

However, there are creative (and sometimes ingenious) ways to organize your shoes in a bedroom, closet, or entryway. Even baby shoes can be cleverly organized and stored!

Whether you have just a few pairs or you’re drowning in shoe and sneakers choices, there is a creative and clever way to store and organize your shoes just around the corner. Read on to discover your perfect shoe storage solution.

 

 Unexpected Shoe Rack
Unique Hobby Lobby shelving can create unexpected shoe racks!

 

Iron Pipe Shoe Rack
Iron pipes and wood boards can make an eye-catching shoe rack.

 

Pipe Shoe Rack
Or forgo the boards and just use the iron pipes!

 

Tension Rod Shoe Organization
Tension rods are extremely helpful in shoe organization.

 

Shoe Strip
Build a pegged strip to hang shoes on.

 

Bamboo Shade Storage
A bamboo shade actually works well for high heel storage.

 

Pallet Shoe Storage
A simple pallet can be used to store shoes.

 

Simple Boxed Shoe Storage
Put photos of your shoes on shoe boxes to easily find which pair is stored where.

 

Simple Shoe Storage
Hang shoes from hooks on the inside of closet doors.

 

Shoe Hangers
Bend hangers to hook onto shoes and fit over rods.

 

Overhead Crown Molding Storage
Crown molding makes great high heel storage. You can line your ceiling with shoes!

 

Shoe Shelving
Build floor-to-ceiling shelving in a closet corner to store your shoes.

 

Shoe Shelves
Or just install a couple of shelves underneath your clothes.

 

Entryway Shoe Storage
Check out this tutorial for a cute way to tuck shoes away.

 

Hanging Boots
Hang boots from pant hangers to organize them.

 

Shoe Display
Painted crown molding makes lovely displays for high heels.

 

Rolling Storage Bins
Use rolling bins to tuck your shoes under a bench or table and out of the way.

 

Wooden Shoe Cubby
Learn how to make a wooden shoe cubby with this tutorial.

 

High Heel Shelves
If crown molding isn’t your thing, you can make your own high heeled shelves from a couple of pieces of wood.

 

Rolling Shoe Storage
Build drawers under a bench for hidden shoe storage.

 

Lazy Susan Storage
Make a lazy Susan specially designed for shoes!

 

 PVC Pipe Shoe Organizer
Use PVC pipes to wrangle your shoes.

 

Vintage Crate Boot Rack
Vintage crates give a retro touch to your boot rack.

 

Cardboard Shoe Shelves
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on shoe organization, make shoe shelves out of cardboard.

 

Bookcase Shoe Storage
Clear out an old bookcase and use it for shoes.

 

Modified Bookcase Shoe Storage
Or convert one into a shoe case.

 

Shoe Wall
You could also make a shoe wall.

 

Ladder Shoe Rack
For a smaller assortment of shoes, a ladder rack works nicely.

 

Entryway Shoe Organizer
Create your own charming entryway shoe organizer with this handy tutorial.

 

Tight Space Shoe Rack
For small closets, this shoe rack is an excellent solution.

 

Shoe Peg Organization
Pegs are great ways to hang and organize shoes!

 

Free Standing Multi-tier Shoe Rack
This multi-tiered rack is great for only a few shoes.

 

Garage Shoe Organizer
Create a freestanding wooden shoe rack for your garage or interior.

Staircase Drawers
Install drawers in your staircase for hidden shoe storage.

 

Under Bench Storage
Tuck your shoes out of the way and off the floor with this hanging bench addition.

 

Baby Shoe Storage
A curtain rod and hooks are a great way to store baby shoes!

 

Campaign Style Shoe Shelves
Give your shoe shelves some colorful accents with this tutorial.

 

Wine Crate Shoe Storage
Wine crates are another creative way to store shoes.

 

Toy Box Shoe Storage
Convert an old toy box into a shoebox!

 

Skateboard Shoe Rack
Use old skateboards to make a shoe rack.

 

Walk-in Closest Storage Shelves
Convert one wall of a walk-in closet to shoe storage by installing shelves.

 

High Heeled Shoe Storage Shelves
Create your own storage shelves specially designed for heels with this tutorial.