Having moved recently into a smaller home, I ordered these totes to use in my closet.  Instead of having several different shoe boxes, which would've taken up half of my closet now, I put all of my shoes and boots in these stackable totes.  I also used the third tote for all of my purses.  Now instead of having to go through a bunch of shoe boxes to find the shoes I want to wear, I just simply pull the totes out and have all of my shoes right at my fingertips ( purses too).  The totes keep everything dust free and easily accessible.