Inclined Slatwall Shoe Shelf

A sloping shoe shelf for slatwall. The shelf is brought forward and down via a tall back with a side support wall, and the sloping surface ends in a short straight stop lip. This offset changes the viewing geometry: the pair sits below the panel line and turns towards the shopper walking past.

Why the shelf is brought forward

A shelf pressed against the panel shows shoes strictly side-on, and only to those standing directly in front. Brought forward and lowered, it turns the pair towards the aisle, so the model registers as shoppers approach, not only up close.

Slope and stop lip

• the slope turns the upper of the shoe towards the eye rather than showing the sole;
• a straight lip along the front edge catches the sole and keeps the pair in place;
• a side support wall stops the sloping surface from warping under load.

Without a stop lip, a sloping shelf works for exactly one day: the shoes slide to the front edge on their own.

Thickness to suit the weight of the pair

Thickness is chosen by the weight of the shoes and the free span from the back to the front edge. On an offset shelf this span is longer than on a flush one, so a thicker sheet is used for a heavy pair.

Care

Glass cleaner leaves an irreversible network of micro-cracks on acrylic: ammonia eats into the surface, and polishing cannot remove it. Use warm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth; wipe while damp — see acrylic product care.

The shelf goes on the shop floor of a shoe shop, on panels along the aisle. It is bent from sheet acrylic and the edges are polished: on a clear product the edge is visible right through, and a saw cut would show at once.

Production time: 3-7 days.