What material prevents rust and mildew?

For damp areas, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/Plastic/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z0utj8?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">plastic</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/Polypropylene/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z0vosi?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">polypropylene shoe racks</a> are excellent choices as they won't rust or mold and are easy to clean.

Why is assembled width important when choosing a shoe rack for my home?

Assembled width determines how much horizontal space a shoe rack takes up and how many shoes can fit side by side on each tier, which depends on your available area. Look at the space you plan to use and compare that to shoe racks listed with widths, such as from less than <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/12-in/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z11zrv?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">12 inches</a> for narrow corners to larger sizes over 40 inches for large areas that can support shoe racks like <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/40-in/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z11z7r?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">40 in</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/42-in/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z11zjm?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">42 in</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/46-in/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z11ylb?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">46 in</a>, or even <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/48-in/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z11z83?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">48 in</a> to maximize your organization.

Are there shoe racks designed specifically for boots?

Some shoe racks have taller shelves or wider cubbies to accommodate boots and other high-top shoes. For the best fit, look for racks with adjustable shelving or designated boot storage.