For the true shoe fanatic, keeping shoes organized isn’t a chore, it’s a pleasure. Now there are many ways in which to keep your magnificent collection organized. For those with the major bucks to match a major investment, a cedar shoe closet may be in order. Ok, I’m dreaming now. A walk in closet, built in shelves with wall to wall Manolo’s, Choo’s, Louboutin’s. Check out Star Jones shoe closet.
Nothing compared to Diva Mariah Carey’s.

I call that serious shoe organization when you have a whole wall of gold shoes.
Another great way to organize your shoes is to put them in nice clear shoe storage boxes. Snap a Polaroid and attach it to the outside of the box. Shoes are protected from dust and you have an instant inventory of your favorite possessions. They are found at your favorite Target type store; better versions are at Hold Everything and the Container Store.
If the shoe bins are just too much trouble, take the Polaroid and attach it to the original shoe box. You will still have an at-a-glance inventory without opening the box.
There are also the over-the-door shoe organizers. I’m not really a fan of these contraptions. They don’t hold up well, and they put weird dents in your shoes. Who wants to screw up a good pair of shoes? But, if you have space constraints, they may not be a bad idea. 
If you have enough closet space, there are hanging shoe organizers. You can fit about 8-12 pair of shoes in the amount of space were you would usually have a few hanging pieces of clothing. The only drawback is that it’s hard to see your shoes and unless you have a photographic memory, you may have to go through each section to find your desired pair of shoes.
Then of course, there is the throw them in a Rubbermaid tote in the closet point of view. My daughter seems to think this is the way to go. Saves time and space. She can get a couple dozen pair of shoes in one bin. Then she just wears the pair at the top everyday. That’s organization.
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