 Style meets function: Perfect for tiny spaces and big feet! |
| Review Date: May 14, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Stylin, NYC, USA |
Pleasantly surprised! I was a little skeptical about this item, as I have big feet (wmns size 10/11), and most standard shoe racks do not accommodate my shoes. Because the trees are easily vertically adjusted, you can fit any size shoe, from sneakers, high heels, sandals to thongs/flip flops (see photos I added).
Assembly was very quick and easy - very detailed instructions that took no tools and approx 4 minutes to assemble. The base is sturdy, so little chance of tipping.
The unit (I bought 2) was taller and wider than expected, and does not fit into the space I had prepared side by side once the shoes are actually stacked. The closet in my photo measures 24Wx20D. With the shoes added to the item the actual width is approx. 15 inches, and you need at least an inch for twirling purposes. So add about 4 inches (16 inch total) to the width if buying to fit into a specific space. If using 2 units to go side by side you'll need a minimum 32 inch clearance.
I'd definitely recc this item, as it has freed up so much valuable floor space! Now all my shoes are neatly stored out of sight in a small closet. If you are looking for a way to store and display your shoes, without having to rummage and dig for them - this unit offers great space saving and organization.
Amazon also has it for the lowest price so far...
PS- IF this item breaks down or stops functioning well, I promise to update this review.
UPDATE: 5/4/08 - Happy to report no problems, issues or defects to date...I'm back to order another one, this time the 24pr as a gift, so have taken the time to add a little update to my original review of the shorter 18pr item.
At the time of my 2005 purchase Amazon price was $19.99, the lowest price elsewhere was $39.99(!)+. Also, there was no 24pr style available. Not to mention the original product photo just showed the item and NO shoes lol! I have no idea what Amazon did with the photos I uploaded either? Will post again if I can, but figure I have since deleted them.
The only tweak/change I have to the racks is: it has become a great "clutch/strapless" purse handbag holder. I store my clutches, in the space between the shoes and middle rod, perfectly. Also, due to a bedroom that easily collects dust (1 rack stays in closet, 1 rack stays at side of bed, rotating each rack per season), I've had to add a clear dustcover (just recycle the bag included with your drycleaning or cut to size a clear garbage bag) to the unit as I have a lot of suedes.
3 years later, and happy to report I still stand by my original review!
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Thank you to all who have voted in the past. I'm glad to see others enjoying this great lil' space saver as much as I am. |
My closet clutter is at an end!
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| Review Date: February 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Katherine Berry, Kansas |
One of my New Year's Resolutions was to declutter and organize my home. I started fulfilling that resolution by cleaning out my closet, but no matter how much progress I made it still looked messy due to my many pairs of shoes. (My husband has shoes, too, and his take up even more room.)
I saw this and was skeptical, given the amazing price, but I ordered it anyway. Oh, I am SO glad that I did! It took me less than 5 minutes to assemble it, and even then I could tell by the weight that this was not some flimsy product. Ten minutes later, my closet floor was shoe free!
As a prior reviewer noted, this holds sandals as well as regular shoes. My husband has size 13E shoes, and since the racks are adjustable, his shoes fit perfectly.
I bought two of these, so I actually had a couple of spare spaces. Know what I'm storing there? *Handbags*! Just slip the handles over where the shoes go and this turns into an accessory organizer, too!
Can't recommend it highly enough. You'll be glad you bought it. |
Shoe Clutter Be Gone!
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| Review Date: September 1, 2005 |
| Reviewer: K. Nguyen, |
| I must say this lil shoe tree is an excellent idea, it's rather sturdy and aesthetically pleasing. I no longer have to dig through piles of shoes in the shoe closet, now with just a spin of the tree all my shoes are readily available. Mind you we have 6 people sharing the same lil bitty shoe closet in the hall, I've put two of these in there (THATS 36 Pairs) and it's nice to be able to get your shoes out with ease and your shoes don't get all scuffed up like they do when they reside under mounds of footwear. I'm impressed and recommend them to everyone. Amazon.com has the best deals on these too, you could easily find them elsewhere for $40+. Thanks! |
Quality Product
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| Review Date: September 7, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Vanguard, Wenham, Massachusetts |
| This is a quality product. I highly recommend it. It is very sturdy, well weighted, and provides great storage in a compact space. The price can not be found any lower on the Net. |
GREAT RACK!
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| Review Date: May 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Donna J. Gibson, lancaster, ca United States |
| this is an outstanding shoe rack that saves lots of room and holds plenty of shoes. |
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Whitney Design 2131 18-Pair Revolving Shoe Tree
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