And you can easily zhuzh up the organizer with decorative nails or hooks to mount it to a door, suggests professional organizer Ann Sullivan. Life-changing!” Plus the surprisingly spacious pockets can hold heels and chunkier shoes, says Natalie Schrier, founder of Cut the Clutter.

According to Nicole Abramovici of Genius Organizing, while many over-the-door organizers can accommodate only 12 pairs, “this gem has 24 pockets and fits one pair per pocket. The Container Store’s 24-pocket organizer comes recommended by three pros. Storage space: 24 pairs | Form and functionality: Clear front pockets and open sides | Ease of incorporation: Easyīy far, our experts were the most enthusiastic about over-the-door organizers, which offer a more out-of-the-way system that won’t overwhelm a closet or take up prime floor real estate, making them practical for spaces big and small. Read on for all these favorites - from shelves for muddy boots in mudrooms to colorful racks for the aesthetically minded. There are a couple of Strategist-staffer picks below, too. To find the best shoe-storage solutions, I assembled a panel of professional organizers and asked for their recommendations, which include ones they’ve used on the job and in their own homes. Then there’s the design element - a plastic underbed container may feel too sophomoric for your taste, while a mismatched wood rack could clash with the rest of your furniture. But the best organizer depends very much on the size of your collection and space.

A shoe organizer is the smartest solution, because having all your kicks in one dedicated space means more time wearing them and less time trying to find them. Take it from a shoe obsessive who color-codes her collection: The more pairs you own, the harder it becomes to store them - so much so that you might find limited-edition Stan Smiths in a pile at the bottom of the closet, Prada loafers in the entryway, and buffed-up Docs under the bed.

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