Whitmor 4 Tier 20 Pair Floor Shoe Rack - White

I bought these shoe racks because they were cheap, so I was not expecting much but for them to get the job done for a low price - and they did! I bought two of them because I have a lot of shoes and limited storage in my closet, so I wanted to be able to use a rack that I could get all shoes out of the way at once if I needed to. And these racks have worked greatly for these purposes so far: they store my shoes and can move them out of the way.Each row fits 5 pairs of regular shoes (sandals, flats, flip flops, some heels and ankle boots) or 4 pairs of sneakers. I wear size 9, but I don’t think that makes any difference in fitting more or less shoes. I placed my high heels at the bottom row so that the heels won’t be hanging and decreasing the space on the row below. That was not a problem for me because I do not own a lot of high heels and I was able to fit lots of shoes on the rack.It was incredibly easy to assemble - I did it myself in about 5 minutes and it is sturdy enough that I can lift the rack filled with shoes to move it aside. The material does not seem heavy duty, but it does serve its purpose. I cannot attest for its durability as I’ve only had it for a week or so, but I definitely recommend the product as a cheap solution for shoe organization.

It's very light weight and you don't need tools or directions. It is plastic, not steel and thus it is not going to be considered sturdy. However, Whitmore has improved this rack over the years and it is better than the last one which collapsed on me in the middle of the night. It is secure enough to trust that it will last for some time. The connecting points fit in better than the previous models and I believe it should last for a couple of years.The price is reasonable and delivery was fast and easy.

I own a rather shameful number of nice high heels, to the point that I have begun to overflow the seemingly ample shoe cupboard in my closet. I purchased this product as a temporary holder, to keep my rather pricey shoes from remaining in a heap on the floor until I could sort out the closet situation. That being said, the rack appears very sturdy, and could definitely serve as a permanent solution for those who wished it to be.The set up is extremely easy. There are two plastic side pieces, with little feet on the bottom, and holes down the side to insert the bars. And then 8 individual bars, which arrive in 2 sets of 4 held together with plastic endcaps on both ends. So they really looked like 2 barred shelves when they arrived, causing me a solitary second of confusion, before referring to the 3 step assembly directions, lol. It took 5 minutes total, the majority of which was spent prying those darn endcaps off, so I could get the bars out. Assembly is very much a simple, one-person job. Insert bars into holes on both side pieces, smoosh it all together, done.The rack itself is very sturdy, and while made of plastic sides and metal bars, it really doesn't look frighteningly cheap when assembled. If anything, the cheapness of it makes it somewhat more discreet.As I said, I bought this to exclusively hold women's stilettos - specifically size 8-8.5 - and it does an adequate job of that. There are definitely a few problems, though. I will say that a slanted base is likely better for holding heels. Flat rows like this cause stilettos to lean far back until they catch at the top of the heel. Which creates the major problem with this rack - the heels dangle into the row below, and nest inside the shoes below. I posted a picture of this to the item photos, to better illustrate the point. Now, this is not the end of the world. Essentially, it just means I have to be careful when removing shoes. I usually hold on to the shoe above as I shimmy out the show below, or vice versa. If I don't do this, the back of the shoe will inevitably get caught on the heel above, and everything will tumble. This may not be a problem with shorter heels (most of mine run 3-4 inches), but I'm betting there is still some nesting. The rows are also very closely spaced, so a little shimmy is required even without stilettos on the row above, as the heels have to kind of be worked over the bars. Of course, more space between the rows would have meant a higher shoe rack, and I prefer to keep the size compact. Finally, the bottom row sits less than an inch off the floor, again helpful to keeping the rack compact, but it also means the heels on the bottom row simply go over the bar and sit on the floor. Not a problem for me at all, but I wanted to lay out all the unexpected quirks.I am still pleased with this purchase. It is a GREAT price point, for something that takes up little space (all things considered) and holds a fair number of shoes. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to someone looking for permanent storage for flats, or temporary storage for heels. But if you are seeking permanent storage for primarily heels, I would look for something with a little less heel hassle.(Oh, and final note - I noticed one review mentioned the rack being adjustable - I don't know what they meant, but no, it is not. The two side pieces are solid, immovable pieces. They can't be made shorter or taller to accommodate more or fewer rows. There are 4 rows, period.)UPDATE: This shoe rack has never worked perfectly for my particular needs, but I thought I would update this review, since it is still in use for various sneakers. As stated above, this rack is ideally suited towards flats or low heels. And likely shoes at least a woman's size 8. Beyond that, it has held up perfectly in the 5 years I have had it. No leaning, no bending. I do wonder if some of the people experiencing this problem put it together tightly enough. I literally stood it on it's side and pressed with all my might, to ensure the rods went all the way in. Simple enough. Also, I noticed several reviewers thought the product arrived broken and "fused" together. That is the endcap used for shipping! You remove it and throw it away.

This shoe rack is perfect for inside the closet - I know some people are looking for racks that are more presentable/decorative for having out in rooms, and I suppose this one could be spray painted if white is not your preference, but for a rack that is supposed to be purely functional, it's PERFECT. It's petite - meaning it isn't bulky - but it does hold a good 20 pairs of my shoes (size 8 1/2, women). And EASY to assemble - I have NEVER bought anything that was as easy to assemble as this shoe rack! It comes with 8 rods packaged neatly in this pre-made plastic thing that looks like, um, like maybe 8 eyes in a row (I can't think of anything else it looks like!) on each end so there aren't a bunch of twist ties, tape, screws, etc holding it all together. The rods just push into each of the spots on the end pieces and VOILA! it's all done! Easy - peasy! I'm online ordering a second one right now, actually!Also, I ordered a different shoe rack in the same order and am not nearly as pleased with it. The "Household Essentials Expandable Three-Tier Shoe Rack, Black Rods with Mahogany Frame" sounded great - and slightly longer than the Whitmor one - and the problem with the holes being misaligned that some of the reviews on it mentioned were true in the one I received as well. I went ahead and broke out my drill and made it work, but obviously that's not preferable. Plus, it was packed with a bunch of twist ties, tape, screws (2 different sizes for the different ends), washers, and inadequate instructions...but cest la vie. I love this Whitmor one, though, and ANYONE could put it together with NO TOOLS whatsoever! :) Happy organizing!

Easy to assemble and sturdy, not space consuming, holds 20 pairs of shoes.

The worst product I’ve ever purchased! I bought this last August, and since then I have had to reassemble it at least a dozen times. It has zero support, so unless you’re using it for dollar store flip flops, it falls apart. For some reason the vertical supports are cheap plastic, and small pieces, instead of one solid piece. So it wobbles and bends until one of the plastic pieces comes loose and topples the whole thing. Zero stars!

Good sturdy shoe rack with metal bars into plastic supports. Lots of space for shoes and even boots on top rack. Very pleased. Shoes tidy now.

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Very easy to assemble and one day early delivery...! It must be long lasting as the quality is perfect.