Gaylene, what a brilliant idea about the pool noodles! I am going to get me some of those!

I love the idea of the Rubbermaid boxes for off season boots, too. I tend to just leave those standing in my "off season" closet, but this would be even better.

I have two over-the-door racks - one on my closet door and one on the bathroom door between the bathroom and my bedroom. I love them because I can see all my shoes at a glance.

Boots and flip-flops go on a shelf in the closet. I love the pool noodle idea and am going to have to copy it!

Pool noodle, a great idea! I tried wine bottles but they were too heavy and the boots would fall over easily. I try to save the inserts if the boots come with them, but they only last for so long.

Haven't read all the responses... Currently I keep mine in a drawer. That is mainly because I have lots of drawer space at the moment! Boots on the walk in robe floor.

Previously I have used an over the door thingy until the hooks that held it up broke, and a rack where each shoe went over a loop. Both were handed down items so not necessarily what I would have chosen.

Love the pool noodle idea. I store mine "off-season" shoes in their original boxes in the basement, and the "on-season" shoes in http://www.containerstore.com/.....d=10008147.

My boots are against the closet wall when they are in season. I have a tiny closet that I share with DH, so I drool when I see a closet like Janet's.

I really like the underbed flat clear bin idea. Currently they all have to be on the top shelf of my closet because otherwise the cats will get them, smaller ones in plastic shoe boxes that hold one or two pairs, booties and boots lined up on top of these. (Yes, my cats have figured out how to slide open closet doors - luckily they leave clothes alone as long as leather belts don't dangle too low. This is the reason my leather purses live on a shelf in the linen closet, which has an actual door handle to close it.)

Gear shoes are on floor racks near the door or in the garage, and for some reason the cats leave these alone--- I guess they prefer the smell and chewiness of fresh, clean leather fashion boots.

Love the pool noodle idea! So many great shoe shelves. Janet I love yours!

We have a couple of shoe cupboards. The problem is that they are deep enough for probably 2 pair, and wide enough for 4ish. Kids and DH tend to throw shoes on top when they are asked to put their shoes away, so of course mom's shoes get squished. I keep any dress shoes I have (ok only my new Okalas) in the box. I try to be organized, and often turn into a mess.....