In the Clear

Odds are, if you’re reading this, you have more pairs of shoes than your closets can hold. And you’re not alone! Many of us have settled for shoes on regular racks, on shelves, still in their boxes, in piles on the closet floor—but what if there was a more interesting (and revealing) way to store them than just on rotating racks made of white wire? Don’t get me wrong; rotating is very helpful. But why not do it this way instead?

  It’s like a color wheel for your shoes! It has 20 expandable pockets that can hold up to 30 pairs of shoes depending on size and heel height, and the whole thing is on wheels so you can move it in and out of the closet easily. The frame is a polymer (and if pink isn’t your thing, it also comes in black, silver, and white), with vinyl side panels and pockets and a chrome-plated base. You can pick one up from Rakku for $65.

 Like the geometric thing? Why not go for triangles—triangles that you can reconfigure in about a hundred different ways?
It’s a hanging rack for your closet. It’s hanging storage off your door. It’s a floor display on wheels. Basically, it’s shoe storage origami. Even cooler? Each triangle is expandable and collapsible, so it can fit either your heels or your flats snugly. They only come in black, and you get six triangles for $37.50 (from Rakku again). They’re running a special right now where you can get 25% off—just enter the code IGLU25 at checkout.




 Like all those configuration options but prefer something less whimsical? We’ve still got good ol’ rectangles:

  They’re clear, stackable boxes with rubber bottoms so they don’t slip off each other, and handles on the sides so you can carry them. They also feature drawers, so once you’ve got everything stacked you don’t have to play shoe box Jenga—just pull out the drawer, pull out your shoes, and off you go! The boxes also come in many sizes, so your tall boots no longer have to be neglected off to one side. Boxes run $7 for shoes and $15 for boots from Shoebby—oh, and shipping’s free. Not feeling quite that square? Translucent colors are coming! Pinks, blues, greens, purples—oh my! You love your shoes. So give your shoes the care they deserve!

Sales this Weekend: 
Bus Stop Boutique: Annual Spring Festival, Saturday, May 14, from 11:00 AM-6:00 PM! 15% off any spring shoe or sandal (excluding TOMS).
Joan Shepp: Free shipping in the month of May.
Lord and Taylor: 20% off storewide.
Macy’s: Online shoe sale, 25% off.
Payless: BOGO, through Monday.