Tall boots slump, crease, and end up in a heap by the door. This rack holds up to five pairs in a neat row across 18.25 inches of floor, and the accordion frame folds flat once the season turns and the boots move into storage.
The expanding lattice opens to its full 18.25 inch width when boots need a home and compresses down when they do not. That makes the rack practical in apartments and narrow halls, where a permanent shoe stand would be underfoot for half the year and then forgotten in a closet.
Bamboo is a fast-renewing grass that resists the damp left behind by rain and slush, so the frame stands up to boots brought straight in from the weather. Its natural finish reads warm rather than utilitarian, which suits an entry bench, a mudroom corner, or the base of a bedroom closet.
At 18 inches high, the rails hold shafts vertical so leather and suede keep their shape instead of folding over at the ankle. A depth of 9.5 inches keeps the footprint tight against the wall, and lifting boots off the floor lets soles dry and floors stay clear for sweeping.
Six magnetic pieces, four hinges and two handles, that give a plain steel garage door a carriage-door look.
Six-piece black magnet set of four hinges and two handles that gives a steel garage door carriage-house detailing.
