Mesh shoe racks are a practical way to store footwear. These are typically stackable shoe racks and the mesh construction allows the rack to be strong enough to handle several fully loaded levels of stacks. The mesh also makes the structure light enough to make assembly, adjustment and removal easy. Unlike other stackable shoe racks, such as shoe benches which air out footwear but are typically heavy and shoe closets which offer more protection but less air, mesh shoe racks combine both the ability to protect and air out shoes. This is especially important for shoe designs made from delicate materials but still need fresh air to keep bacteria from thriving inside the footwear.
A simple mesh shoe rack should be enough for shoe storage system purposes. One such rack is the unbranded 4 Tier Mesh Shoe Rack from online stores such as John Lewis. This particular rack is constructed with a light metal frame and is capable of storing up to 12 pairs of men’s shoes and 15 pairs of women’s shoes. It is priced at $30. It offers a cheap storage system that houses a large number of shoes.
Another cheap alternative is the 3 Tier Mesh Shoe Rack from Walmart. It has a sturdier frame and a clean Pewter finish that makes it stronger and more presentable. It also features an easy to assemble frame that requires no tools to put together. It measures 12 inches in length by 26 inches in width by 25 inches in height and weighs about 10 pounds. This mesh shoe rack holds up to 9 pairs of shoes and is priced at $30.99.
On the higher end of the scale, there are mesh shoe racks that have high quality materials and workmanship. One such product is the 2 Tier Stackable Mesh Shoe Rack from the Container Store. The mesh is made from strong steel wire while its frame is made from walnut-finished wood. This gives it good strength and a pleasing look. It can hold up to 6 pairs of men’s shoes or eight pairs of women’s shoes and can be stacked for up to 4 more levels for increased capacity. The shelves are oversized in order to accommodate large footwear such as boots or high heeled shoes. The wire mesh is also made compact so that high heels won’t slip through but air can still pass through to the bottom layers. This particular rack is priced at $22.50.
Another mesh shoe rack on this end of the scale is Mesh and Mahogany Stackable Shoe Rack from Organize-it. This 2 level mesh shoe rack is made with woven nickel wire mesh and a solid hardwood with a warm mahogany finish. This gives it a very elegant look which is designed for use near the home entrance to keep shoes organized. It can accommodate up to eight pairs of men’s shoes and can be stacked to accommodate more. Like the Container Store model, it features compact mesh so that heels can be stored easily while ventilation can still go through. This particular model costs $29.