It is possible to manage without a shoe rack in your hallway but, once you have one, you’ll find it does make life a little easier.
Is a shoe rack an extra expense you can do without? Sure, but you don’t have to spend a fortune and they do tend to last forever (so long as you avoid the really cheap options).
They come in all shapes and sizes and are made of sorts of materials, although you’ll find wood and metal the most common – and practical. Here are some of the most popular styles…
Wood Shoe Racks
Wooden racks tend to be made entirely from solid wood, even the cheaper options, and are pretty hard-wearing. Ideal for hallways or bedrooms and although they tend to be traditional in design you can still find some original alternatives.
A bench-style rack with 2 shelves, made from bamboo wood. Available in 2 sizes and holds 6 – 8 pairs of shoes.
W70 – 90 × D27 × H45 cm
Available from amazon.co.uk
An attractive 2-tier rack made from walnut wood with a natural oiled finish. It’s stackable too, so you can buy 2 units to make a 4 tier rack.
W69 × D27 × H40 cm
£25 from johnlewis.com
A sturdy solid shoe rack made from acacia wood, complete with hooks on the side for extra storage capacity. Available in 5 different sizes with 2 to 5 shelves.
Available from amazon.co.uk
3 tier rack with 3 bamboo slat shelves and a white-painted frame.
W70 × D25 × H55 cm
Available from amazon.co.uk
2-tier rack with a lily-white painted finish and natural wood bench seat.
W82 × D30 × H48 cm
£69 from johnlewis.com
Metal Shoe Racks
Metal racks can often work out the cheapest option and you tend to get a wider variety of styles too – from plain metal to chrome or brushed-metal finishes, as well as some painted options. Some metal racks are also extendable, which is another benefit.
A lightweight grey metal rack; holds 6 pairs of shoes.
W50 × D30 × H51 cm
£30 from johnlewis.com
A durable 3-tier rack with a polished steel finish; holds up to 9 pairs of shoes.
W77 × D30 × H63 cm
£35 from johnlewis.com
A grey metal frame with 2 shelves made of chrome finished rods which can be extended to hold up to 10 pairs of shoes.
W68 – 124 × D30 × H37 cm
£40 from johnlewis.com
A tubular metal frame with 5 mesh shoe racks in white or black.
W75 × D28 × H120 cm
£65 from johnlewis.com
