This obviously would make a great handbag organizer which I think is what it is made for, but the handbags would have to be fairly small. I also don't know if it would be secure enough for a pair of shoes although it is well-made and seems sturdy. I use it in my panty closet and keep my bowl covers on the various shelves, along with boxes of waxed paper, foil, and plastic wrap. It does work out well for that although the lids (plastic) do seem to put somewhat of a strain on some of the shelves (although admittedly I have a LOT of covers). I am thinking of buying another for craft supplies.