12 Practical Mudroom Shoe Storage Ideas

Mudrooms are extremely popular for multiple reasons. Their main function is not only to provide a second entrance to your home, but a more practical one. This is where you can drop your shoes, dum your bags, and toss your jacket with a clean conscience before entering your home.

When organizing a mudroom, we recommend going with durable storage solutions for shoes and clothing. That way you don’t have to worry about how you treat them, and there’s no risk of ruining anything if you forget to brush mud or dirt off your shoes.

If you’re looking for a shoe storage solution that fits your mudroom, look no further. In this article we’ve covered some of the best solutions for this exact purpose.

Hall tree with a storage shelf and coat rack: HOMEKOKO 3-In-1 Hall Tree

We love this solution because it’s elegant and robust at the same time, granting you all you need in a mudroom.

The HOMEKOKO Hall tree stands on leveling feet made of plastic, making it very practical on a floor that isn’t necessarily level.

You’ll also get a durable metal frame with a black or white coating, and you can anchor it to the wall for proper safety.

Below the seating area you have two shoe shelves at your disposal, and the coat rack comes with 7 hooks that you can move in any position you want.

Shoe storage rack on wheels: YOUDENOVA Rolling Clothing Rack

If you’re looking for a multifunctional shoe storage solution that fits any mudroom, the YOUDENOVA Rolling Clothing Rack is worth taking a look at.

With the durable metal frame design you can expect easy assembly as well as great versatility, as you can store shoes as well as coats with this storage solution.

You can fit between 6 and 8 pairs of shoes or boots on this rolling clothing rack, and the multi-level rods allow for easy storage and organization of your clothing. Side rails can be used with a pair of hooks for additional storage when needed.

The wheels allow for easy moving if needed, and as such it’s a great purchase for any small mudroom where floor space is a scarcity.

Storage locker with shoe shelves: Lifetime 60226 Home & Garage Locker

If you like to keep things neat and organized, the Lifetime Home & Garage Storage Locker is worth a look.

Because it’s made of plastic it handles wet clothes and shoes with no issues, and you don’t have to dry anything before storing it.

Each storage section is separated by a panel, making it a great solution for kids and their outdoor gear.

With each section you get 3 steel hooks, a closed storage compartment, and a shoe storage shelf at the bottom.

You can use each section as a bench too, and it’s both weather and stain resistant with UV-protected panels.

Boot tray / shoe tray with a copper finish: Good Directions Squares

After a rainy day your shoes and boots are either wet or muddy – or both. With a shoe tray you can easily leave your shoes out to dry without causing a mess on your floor, and the raised square design promotes a better airflow beneath the soles. A proper airflow beneath the soles allows for a faster drying process, instead of forming puddles on the surface.

The Good Directions Squares shoe tray is made from galvanized steel with a rustic copper finish, and the tray holds up to four pairs of shoes or boots at once.

You can use it outside your house too, so if you have a covered outdoor entrance area you can leave your shoes out for drying before taking them inside.

It is available in many different styles and finishes, so make sure you click on the link above to see what suits your taste.

Durable plastic shoe tray: Stalwart All-Weather Boot Tray

This durable plastic shoe tray is a perfect shoe storage solution for your mudroom. Not only does it provide a 100% waterproof surface for any kinds of dirty/wet shoes or boots, but the slightly raised pattern ensures great ventilation beneath your shoes for quick drying as well.

The Stalwart All-Weather Boot Tray is made of 100% recycled polypropylene plastic, which is both durable and lightweight. You can hide this tray out of sight when you’re not using it, and pull it out whenever needed.

Besides working as a stand-alone shoe storage tray for your mudroom, you can also add it to an existing shelf if you want raised storage for your shoes and boots without the risk of causing a mess.

The Stalwart All-Weather Boot Tray is available in many different sizes, so make sure you click the link above to see the different options.

2-tier plastic shoe trays: Family Home Products 2-Tier Boot Trays

With The Family Home Products 2-Tier Boot Trays you get a clever shoe storage solution for your mudroom. Not only is it waterproof, but also extremely durable and easy to expand with extra modules.

That’s right – this shoe storage solution can be expanded with additional modules to make a big shoe storage rack, or you can fit a single one in most under counter cabinets or inside a closet.

It’s made from recycled plastic, and works for indoor as well as outdoor use. Each tray holds one pair of shoes or boots, and you never have to worry about corrosion as it isn’t an issue with plastic materials.

Metal boot cart on wheels: MyGift 26-Inch Industrial Rolling Boot Cart

Fit up to three pairs of shoes or boots in this little cart, if you want to keep organized while avoiding the hassle of massive furniture.

With this shoe storage cart you can easily push your shoes and boots around in your mudroom when needed, so if you need to make the most out of a small space the MyGift 26-Inch Industrial Metal Rolling Boot Cart is an ideal choice.

Fitted with small wheels grants you the ability to easily roll it wherever you need it to be, and you don’t have to worry about wasting space.

The tray is made from metal with a rustic finish, and it has a pair of rope handles for easy carry. Due to the size it fits under most beds as well.

Rustic shoe rack and bench: VASAGLE Bryce 3-Tier Shoe Bench

With this rustic shoe bench you can create a stylish yet well organized mudroom with plenty of space for your shoes, clothing, and a seating area as an added bonus.

The VASAGLE Bryce Shoe Bench is made from metal with a black finish, and the top is made from a wooden board with a rustic brown finish.

You can not adjust the height of the shelves with this shoe storage bench, but it’s tall enough to fit most types of shoes. For boots we recommend going with a different solution.

The shoe shelves have a metal mesh pattern, which promotes airflow for a quick drying process.

Lightweight stackable shoe rack: Umbra Imelda

This shoe storage solution is relatively different from most others, as it doesn’t have traditional flat shelves. Instead it has nylon pockets that allow for better utilization of the space, hence the ability to store up to 10 pairs of shoes in just one rack, or up to 30 pairs of shoes in total.

Now, you might think that a 30-shoe storage solution is heavy and requires plenty of space, but to our surprise it’s the quite opposite. Weighing only 11 pounds and measuring 32 x 16 ¾ x 9 inches, it doesn’t even take up more space than most other shoe storages.

For a mudroom we believe this is a great shoe storage solution due to the robust nylon pockets and great optimization of the space. 

Classic stackable shoe rack: Seville Classics 3-Tier 12-Pair Shoe Rack

With this elegant shoe storage solution you can easily fit up to 12 pairs of shoes at once, if you include the space beneath the bottom shelf. The great thing about this rack is the open space at the top, granting you enough room for any type of shoe – from flip flops to boots.

The Seville Classics 3-Tier Shoe Rack is made from durable steel, and has an espresso finish with resin wood-grain slats that promote airflow and ensure a quick drying process.

Because of the simple design you’re looking at a 10-pound shoe storage rack that you can easily lift and move around to your liking. It is also easily assembled and very useful in a mudroom.

Wooden shoe rack organizer: Eden & Co 12-Pair Beech Wood Rack

With the simple design you get a nice and minimalistic storage solution for up to 12 pairs of shoes, with the option to add a shoe tray at the bottom if you want to secure the flooring against water and dirt.

The Eden & Co 12-Pair Beech Wood Rack is leaning against the wall, which means that it can’t stand on its own. But since most people would probably place their shoe storage rack against a wall anyway, this isn’t really an issue.

It has been made from solid European beech wood with matte black steel bars forming the shelves, which is very clever because they promote great airflow and quick drying of wet shoes.

Wall mounted shoe storage rack: Rack’Em Racks Boot & Wader Rack

The Rack’Em Racks Boot & Wader Rack is a genius shoe storage solution to your mudroom. Gone are the days where you had to steer around a shoe rack everytime you vacuum the floor, and there’s no need to lift or move anything when you’re mopping the floor either.

Simply hang up your boots, shoes and waders, upside down for quick drying, and your floors stay completely clear.

This shoe storage solution works great in any mudroom, and allows you to take full advantage of any bare walls you might have at your disposal. The installation is easy too – a few screws and you’re all done.

The Rack’Em Racks Boot & Wader Rack is available in different sizes – click the link above to see them all.