How to Organize Shelves for Shoe Storage

Shoes can be a major challenge when organizing your closet. Most people, especially women, have many pairs of shoes. They are bulky and awkward in shape, which can make them difficult to organize and store. Organizing your closet shelves for shoe storage can make your shoe collection appear neater and you can find your shoes easier.

• Gather some organizational supplies. Depending on the number of shoes that you own, get some clear shoe storage bins. You will also need some old newspapers or magazines to help your shoes maintain their shape.


• Sort your shoes. You likely own some shoes that you do not wear often and reserve for special occassions. Sort the shoes that you wear frequently from those that you do not. Sort the shoes that you wear frequently by shoe type. Separate sneakers, pumps and sandals, for example.


• Store the shoes that you wear infrequently. Place the shoes that you do not wear frequently into clear shoe storage boxes and sort them by type. Stack the shoe storage boxes on the highest shelves of your closet.


• Store the shoes that you wear daily. The shoes that you wear often should be stored on the most accessible shelves in your closet. Arrange them by type and place them on your shelves with the toes facing toward you.


• Store your boots and other tall, bulky shoes. Roll up old newspapers and magazines and stuff them into your boots to help them hold their shape. Place the boots neatly on the floor of your closet, underneath the lowest shelf. Arrange them neatly with the toes facing toward you.