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Whitmor Over-the-Door Shoe Bag makes use of the often-neglected space on the back of your door.
Whether you're trying to make the most of a dorm room, a bedroom with a tiny closet, or a child's room, it's a mistake to overlook the prime real estate on the back of the closet door. Instead, take advantage of the spot to hang an organizer like the Whitmor Over-the-Door Shoe Bag, and corral up to 12 pairs of shoes.
Made of strong, clear vinyl, and with three spring-fit hanging hooks to fit over just about any door, the Whitmor OTD Shoe Bag has 24 pockets, each large enough to hold one adult shoe. If using this in a young child's bedroom, you might be able to squeeze a pair into one pocket.
Once you have your flats, sandals, low heels, and sneakers off the floor, you'll have plenty of room in your closet for shoes that won't fit in the hanging bag, such as boots and high heels.
Keep in mind that although the Whitmor OTD Shoe Organizer is fine with average shoes, it's not designed to carry an exceptionally heavy load. If overloaded, the organizer is likely to tear or sag.
This is another very popular shoe organizer on Amazon, with more than 2,000 reviews and an average of 4.2 stars. Buyers use the organizer not just for shoes, but for a wide range of other items, including cleaning supplies, toys, food, craft supplies, children's clothing, accessories, and schoolwork.
Most are using it for shoes, however. Says one pleased owner, "This shoe organizer way exceeded my expectations. I thought at best maybe a couple pairs of flats and a few pairs of flip-flops. It ended up holding six pairs of flats, four pairs of wedges, a pair of sneakers, and eight pairs of flip-flops. It's sturdy and was very easy to slip right over the door. I highly recommend this shoe organizer."
There are also complaints, of course. Some buyers comment that the organizer doesn't lay flat against their door or swings when the door opens and closes. Others wish the pockets were bigger. But overall, most are pleased with their purchase.
Pros: Inexpensive, versatile, holds lots of shoes
Cons: Not for heavy loads, might not lay flat against door