Next up: Remotes Next Up: Keys Next up: Batteries Next up: Mail Next up: Shoes sneakers are part of the display. To protect the piece from wet shoes, coat the cubbies with weather-resistant varnish. Old metal grates, attached to the wall above the shoe cubby with screws, offer another alternative for holding incoming and outgoing mail, while a key box made from an old drawer hangs nearby. hides messy footprints and warms stockinged feet. Place a chair or bench next to the rack to make removing or putting on shoes a bit easier and more comfortable. Next up: Junk drawers Next up: Toiletries