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"  Storing shoes and keeping them organized in closets can be a nuisance. That&amp;#039;s where shoe organizers come in. They can help you arrange footwear while maximizing closet space. At first glance, all shoe organizers may seem the same. However, after evaluating 35, including over-the-door and on-the-floor racks, shoe cubbies, and shoe bags, we found there are some things you should keep in mind. Before you buy an over-the-door shoe organizer, measure the dimensions of your closet door, including the depth. Most over-the-door pocket shoe organizers fit over narrow doors but over-the-door shoe racks require door widths of about 30-inches. Just because a pocket organizer has 20 pockets, doesn&amp;#039;t mean it will hold 20 pairs of shoes. In fact many pockets only have room for a single shoe. One that can actually store a pair of shoes in each pouch: Rubbermaid 20 Pocket Shoe Organizer ($19.99). Men&amp;#039;s shoes, high heels, wedges, and ankle boots are the most challenging to store. Shoe racks that sit on the floor and have slats or shelves with openings can&amp;#039;t accommodate stilettoes; their pointy heels slid through the openings. Consider bringing some shoes from your collection along when you go shopping to see if they fit inside the shoe organizer on display. While drop-front shoe cubbies are more expensive, they&amp;#039;re the only ones that you don&amp;#039;t have to assemble yourself -- a major plus. The clear windowpanes make it extremely easy to identify stored shoes. A great pick: ShoeTrap Modular Shoe Storage System ($25 to $50 per unit).  If you prefer to keep shoes in a box, over-the-door shelving organizers can accommodate shoeboxes. But keep in mind that shoeboxes take up more space than shoes. If you&amp;#039;re always adding to your shoe collection, purchase a shoe rack that&amp;#039;s stackable and extendable like the Whitmor Wood &amp;amp;amp; Chrome Shoe Rack ($28). Once your shoes are organized, move on to organizing the rest of your closet. Check out our tips for freeing up closet space. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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