How much weight can a typical shoe rack hold?

Weight capacity varies by shoe rack style and material. Metal and wood shoe racks tend to support more weight than plastic designs. Please check the manufacturer's specifications for exact weight limits.

Which options are lightweight and rust resistant?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/Stainless-Steel/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z0ukao?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">Stainless steel</a> and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/Aluminum/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z0usgq?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">aluminum</a> are rust-resistant <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/Metal/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z0vb5j?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">metal</a> options, while <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage-Organization-Shoe-Storage-Shoe-Racks/Resin/N-5yc1vZcl9pZ1z0utiz?emt=plpfaq_2504_shoeracks" style="text-decoration: underline;">resin</a> racks often offer similar moisture-resistant benefits and can be lightweight.

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.