Once you accumulate more than a few pairs of shoes, keeping them neat, organized and all in one place becomes a challenge. It’s even more difficult if you have a small closet or bedroom.
A tall, narrow shoe rack can easily end the hassle of sorting through a mess on the floor or juggling shoeboxes, just to find the right pair. And the rack’s narrow width allows it to fit into almost any closet or corner for easy access.
You could actually use a narrow bookcase to hold your shoes, and that’s basically the design used for the simplest tall, narrow shoe racks. They are open-faced and are normally constructed from materials like laminated particleboard or MDF (with low prices to match), with five or six adjustable shelves able to hold several pairs of shoes apiece. These can be found in white or any number of wood-grained finishes, and may have a thin cardboard or MDF sheet as backing.
The next step up on the quality ladder takes us to a fairly large selection of tall, narrow shoe cabinets. Some are built in a manner similar to the shoe racks we’ve just discussed, but with standard cabinet doors that open and close. The doors keep dust and dirt off the shoes, and provides the room with a cleaner, neater appearance than “shoes sitting in a bookcase.” Other models are built more like file cabinets, with four or five drawers each pulling out to reveal five pairs of shoes. Again, these tall, narrow shoe racks are likely to be made of manufactured wood.
Finally, there are options with more style. For instance, you can find a contemporary narrow shoe cabinet with doors designed to make the unit look like a wine cabinet, or a rack with doors that has an elegant deep brown patterned finish which would look at home in either a modern or mid-century modern décor. Sadly, even these choices are made from manufactured wood; it’s nearly impossible to find a tall, narrow shoe rack made from solid wood – unless you have one made for you.
The height of these shoe racks and cabinets generally ranges from four to six feet, but none is wider than 30”, with many coming in at just 24” wide.
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Contemporary setup for a corner in an entryway, furnished with a tall shoe rack with small compartments, perfect for low boots. The entryway is fitted with a small stool, which acts as a display table.
Tower 5-Tier 5 Pair Shoe Rack
A minimalistic approach to a simple yet stylish shoe rack, made out of black painted aluminium with a matte finish. The shelves of the shoe rack are made out transparent glass, providing a modern vibe to the piece.
Manzanola Tall 24-Pair Shoe Rack
A pretty traditional open front rack for shoes. It's made of wooden materials finished in mid brown shades. It has a rectilinear frame, an arched base, a moulding top, a ledge over a bottom cubby for a basket, 24 smaller cubbies in 8 tiers.
A pretty practical contemporary freestanding shoe cabinet having a tall narrow rectilinear frame of wooden materials finished in dark brown. It has 4 compartments with racks, flip down doors with mirrored front panels and semi-oval white grips.
Rustic setup for a contemporary entryway with a set of elegant furniture, consisting of a tall shoe rack made out of pine wood with the unpainted finish and an end table made in a similar fashion with three drawers.
A set of two organizer shoe racks made in different styles. The left shoe rack is made out of white-painted aluminum and has a couple of horizontal shelves, with the one on the right resembling a coat hanger.
Sophisticated design for a stylish shoe rack in a tall and narrow shape. The shoe rack is made out of black-painted oak wood and has an additional compartment on the bottom filled with a wicker box for storage.
Space-saving design for a tall, spacious shoe storage cabinet. The cabinet is made out of walnut wood with a polished finish and has a plentiful of small compartments for storing smaller shoes or even displaying curios.
Compact design for a space-saving shoe cabinet for entryways with a tall, narrow structure. The shoe cabinet is fitted with a rotatable frame consisting of twelve shelves with a handy mirror placed on the back.
Wayfair Basics 24 Pair Shoe Rack
Minimalistic take on a vintage, functional shoe rack made to resemble an old-fashioned magazine rack. The shoe rack has four tiers which allow for a lot of storage and is made out of white-painted aluminum, giving it a classic look.
40 Pair Shoe Rack
An aesthetic contemporary freestanding open frame rack for up to 40 pairs of shoes. It's made of white coated metal and plastic. It has 4 upright round section posts on curved feet, curved top rails, 10 lengthwise slatted shelves.
Revolving 4-Tier 24 Pair Shoe Rack
An aesthetic sturdy contemporary revolving rack for up to 24 pairs of shoes. It's made of stainless steel with a silvery finish. It has a round weighted base, a tall round section stem, 4 circular shelves of wires, a carrying handle at the top.
A cool modern hanging organiser for 10 pairs of shoes. Its elongated rectilinear body is of sturdy cardboard wrapped in breathable synthetic material in brown shades. It's equipped with 10 open front shelves, meshy outer pockets, 2 metal hooks.
A pretty modern standing rack for 20 pairs of shoes. Its tall frame is of black coated metal tubes. It features slanted legs with non-mar caps and a top with showy scrolls. It's screened with plain white fabric (a front panel is rolled up and down).
Easy to assemble, can be set up quickly with no tool, this freestanding 10-tier shoe rack constitutes a considerable storage space, accommodating smoothly up to 30 pairs of shoes. It measures 50cm x 16cm x 130cm.
A great, space-saving organizer for one's space. It will help you keep the right order in your corridor or hallway. This narrow shoe storage rack is designed for up to 30 pairs. Its solid construction shall serve its role for years.
A set of two tall and narrow shoe rack organizers for entryways, made out of solid wood with a light tint and a smooth finish. The organizers can be disassembled in half to create two low shelves with removable shelves.
A modern approach to a set of two tall shoe storage cabinets for entryways with frames made out of walnut wood with a light tint. The compartments of the pieces are made out of black and white wood and have no handles.
Featuring 10 tiers, this tall narrow shoe cabinet creates a perfect spot for at least 10 pairs of shoes. Bright, densely grained wood emphasizes well the natural character of the item.
This mirrored narrow cabinet constitutes a great shoe rack. The combination of glazed front and sleek, wooden surface fits well into contemporary spaces. 5-tiered construction offers enough storage space.
Finished in stylish espresso, this wooden shoe cabinet will be a smooth decor addition to one's corridor or living room. Designed for 24 pairs of shoes, it will help you organize better your space.
A simple but practical contemporary shoe rack. Its tall rectilinear open frame is built of metal tubes finished in greys. Corner posts have non-marking pads and bowed top ends. Each of 10 shelves is built of 2 rods and accommodates 3 pairs of shoes.
Aesthetic contemporary freestanding shoe units of wooden materials finished in white, black or cream. A tall rectilinear frame has a full base. A unit is equipped with several shelves for 3 pairs of shoes each. Hinged doors are mirrored.
An aesthetic contemporary freestanding shoe rack made of wooden materials with a warm mid brown finish. It has a tall rectilinear frame, upright posts, a rectangular top, 4 rectangular shelves with raised edges and horizontal side and back rails.
A modern approach to a tall and narrow shoe rack for entryways, made out of walnut wood with a light tint and unpainted finish. The shoe rack has no handles, which gives it a unique, minimalistic appearance.
Minimalistic take on an unfinished, self-made shoe rack with a tall structure. The shoe rack is made out of solid wood with an unpainted finish and has nine tiers of shelves of different sizes to hold a lot of shoes.
Space-saving approach to an entryway shoe rack built inside of a wooden column, made out of oak wood with a white coat of paint. The rack has five spacious compartments fitted with wicker baskets for storage.
Compact and space-efficient design for a tall and narrow shoe rack made out of walnut wood with a shiny polish. The rack has twenty-seven compartments for shoes as well as a spot for storage baskets on the bottom.
An aesthetic contemporary freestanding shoe rack of wooden materials finished in beiges. It has a rectilinear body with a rectangular top and a full flat base. It's equipped with 4 wire shelves fixed to flip-down panels with edge pulls.
An aesthetic stylish freestanding open front shoe rack of wooden materials finished in white but 5 rectangular light beige shelves. It features a narrow tall frame with a beautifully arched crown top and an ornate cutout base with low angle legs.
Designed for respectively 6 and 10 pairs of shoes, these narrow shoe racks will be a practical accent in any corridor or entryway decor. Available in various colors, lightweight, simplistic constructions.
Designed by IKEA, this tall shoe rack enchants with its simplistic, yet solid and stylish design. It features 5 cleverly designed compartments, opening in a space-saving way. Black paint shall fit well into most of the decors.
With its stylish glazed front door, this narrow shoe storage will be a perfect addition to a contemporary entryway or corridor. It comprises 10 tiers for storage, creating a considerable space for all your pairs of shoes.
An attractive contemporary shoe rack with a tall rectilinear frame of wooden materials finished in white or black. It features a mirrored full door and low angular block feet. Five rectangular grid shelves can house 15 pairs of shoes.
An aesthetic shoe rack with a frame featuring clean straight lines. It's of wooden materials finished in light browns. It has 2 open frame-like rectangular supports and 3 compartments with flip-down shelved doors with raised bar edge pulls.
An old-fashioned shoe organizer rack for entryways, made out of solid wood with a black coat of paint. The organizer has three tiers of spacious compartments for shoes, which are fitted with aluminum handles.
Space-savings take on a compact entryway shoe organizer rack. The rack is made out of walnut wood with a gray tint and has three spacious drawers made out of solid wood with a white coat of paint and silver handles.
A set of three tall and narrow shoe organizer racks for entryways. The racks are made out of birch wood with a light tint, and two of them have four slightly wider shelves with one having eight tiers which are more narrow.
Traditional design for a tall hall organizer rack for entryways, made out of solid wood with a white coat of paint. The rack has a drawer on the top and four compartments fitted with wicker baskets for additional storage.
Being a smooth space saver, this narrow shoe rack constitutes a perfect proposition for all, who want to organize their piles of shoes. Its white design provides a warm, cosy ambiance to the space.
Available in various colours and sizes, these narrow shoe racks constitute a perfect space saving organizer for one's pairs of shoes. Featuring 8 tiers, these constructions offer plenty of storage space.
Made from bright, densely grained wood, this narrow shoe rack constitutes a perfect proposition for all, who want to organize better their corridor or entryway space. It features 9 tiers, offering considerable storage space.
An aesthetic contemporary shoe rack with a tall narrow rectilinear frame of wooden materials finished in dark grey. It has low angular feet. It's equipped with flip down shelves having horizontal metal bar pulls on front panels.
Wayfair Basics 50 Pair Rolling Shoe Rack
A simple contemporary open rack for 50 pairs of shoes. It's made od chromed round section metal tubes. It's built of 4 upright castered posts with rounded top parts and 10 gently slanted double-rod shelves.
10-Tier 30 Pair Shoe Rack
A homely contemporary 10-shelf all-open rack for 30 pairs of shoes. It's crafted od black coated metal tubes. Its tall and narrow frame is built of 3 stackable detachable sections with removable double-rod shelves.
12 Pair Shoe Rack
Simplistic look for an entryway shoe organizer rack with a frame made out of aluminum with a chromed, shiny finish. The rack has a shelf on the bottom, as well as two tiers of upside-down holders with rubber padding on top.
12 Pair Shoe Rack
A rustic shoe organizer rack for entryways with a frame made out of aluminum with a brushed finish and a gray coat of metallic paint. The rack has three shelves as well as three wooden compartments made out of walnut wood.
12 Pair Shoe Rack
This contemporary entryway is nicely finished off with a matching shoe organizer rack with a frame made out of stainless steel. The rack has three tiers of shelves for storage, made out of solid wood with a white coat of paint.
Stackable Horizontal 2-Tier Shoe Rack
Being a convenient way to hold shoes, hobbies, media and office supplies, this wooden narrow shoe rack will be a perfect organizer for your corridor, but not only. You can use it also to sort business paperwork and store office supplies.
25-Compartment 25 Pair Shoe Rack
Being a convenient way to hold shoes, hobbies, media and office supplies, this tall narrow shoe rack constitutes a great piece of furniture for all traditionally elegant interiors.