The Clear Shoeboxes From The Container Store Are Well Worth The Hype — Here's Why
I've tried many other shoe storage solutions — and I regret not getting these sooner. 👟👟👟
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I love shoes. And not just any shoes, I'm a sneakerhead. Collecting Air Jordans, entering raffles, and waiting in lines on Saturday mornings is something I've done since high school. It's pretty much a personality trait at this point.
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Other than it being an expensive hobby, the main issue I've run into as someone who is passionate about sneaker releases is where to put them all??? After years of searching for the best storage option, I am confident in saying that the clear drop-front shoeboxes from The Container Store are far superior to the rest.
I tried so many other shoe storage solutions, from racks to shoe trees, and none of them were up for the job.
After the shoe tree above literally broke and fell over in the middle of the night, I decided to finally invest in these popular clear shoeboxes. I kept putting off buying them because they are a pricier route than the other options, but it's hands-down the best purchase I've made in a WHILE.
It looks great, even in my small NYC bedroom! They are super sturdy, and even stacked up 14 boxes high, I have never worried about them falling over. They don't tilt or wobble and I never feel like they're in my way.
They've pretty much become a go-to in the sneaker community for their durability and versatility. You can stack them to fit inside of your closet, on shelves, line them against a wall, or stack them up to the ceiling.
And they're not only good for sneakers! You can use them for sandals, loafers, flats, and some heels, depending on the shoe's height.
The shoeboxes have a 4.7-star rating on The Container Store's website with over 400 reviews. Here's what some reviewers had to say:
"My boyfriend and I are real shoppers, from clothes to household items and most importantly SNEAKERS! We have run into a problem with shoeboxes breaking from the weight of stacking them and these drop-front shoeboxes...well they are our Best Buy EVER! They stack perfectly, they don't lean, they inner lock with each other so they don't slide off. They are durable, clear fronts make it easy to see our sneakers, and just an amazing product. We have purchased about 100 of these and are ordering more! I am in LOVE with these drop-front shoeboxes and I tell everyone about them." —SneakerheadMinda
"I bought a couple of these to try out and fell in love with them!!! Over time I have purchased enough of them on sale along with the larger ones for my ankle boots, they are perfect for my 80 pairs of shoes. No more struggling to get a box out of the middle of the stack while still protecting my footwear!!" —BSJJS
"Best idea ever! So happy to get rid of old shoeboxes and replace with something sturdy and easily accessible! So much easier to find my shoes and sneakers!" —TalA
My shoe wall is probably my favorite thing about my entire apartment. If you are someone with a shoe collection that could rival Carrie Bradshaw's or DJ Khaled's, then you *need* these. Period.
You can also check out this similar 12-pack of shoe boxes from Amazon for $56.89+ (available in two colors).
Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.