Shoe Hook – Footwear Carrying & Drying System

Wet, dirty, or bulky shoes often end up taking space in a backpack, lying on the floor, or cluttering a garage or entryway.

The Shoe Hook is a simple 3D-printed system designed to carry, store, and dry footwear.

The holder attaches either to the rear pull loops of the shoes or directly through the laces, making it compatible with a wide range of footwear. Once attached, the shoes can easily be hung from a backpack, motorcycle, locker, wall hook, drying rack, or any suitable hanging point.

Its compact design keeps footwear organized, off the ground, and easy to transport.

Why use a carabiner?

The carabiner is not an afterthought but a deliberate design choice.

Instead of creating a single rigid assembly, the system is divided into two separate elements:

• A suspension hook.

• A footwear holder.

The carabiner provides a free-moving connection between both parts, allowing the shoes to naturally align under their own weight.

This design offers several advantages:

• Better adaptation to different hanging points.

• Easier attachment to backpacks, motorcycles, lockers, and drying racks.

• Reduced mechanical stress on the printed parts.

• Improved modularity.

• The footwear holder can also be used independently with any compatible carabiner.

The model is designed to work with a carabiner made from 4–5 mm diameter wire.

Compatible Footwear

The Shoe Hook works with:

• Shoes equipped with rear pull loops.

• Shoes without pull loops by attaching directly through the laces.

Tested with:

• Sneakers

• Hiking shoes

• Safety shoes

• Motorcycle boots

Typical Uses

• Carrying spare shoes on a backpack.

• Hanging motorcycle boots during a ride.

• Drying wet footwear after sports or outdoor activities.

• Organizing shoes in lockers, garages, workshops, or entryways.

• Keeping dirty or wet shoes off the floor.

Features

✔ Simple and fast to print

✔ No supports required

✔ Lightweight and compact

✔ Compatible with pull loops and shoelaces

✔ Suitable for sneakers, hiking shoes, safety shoes, and motorcycle boots

✔ Modular design using a standard carabiner

✔ Strong and practical for everyday use

Assembly

Required hardware:

• 1 standard carabiner (4–5 mm wire diameter)

No other hardware is required.

Print Settings

Recommended materials:

• PETG (recommended)

• PLA+

• ASA

Layer height:

• 0.20 mm

Supports:

• None

Infill:

• 20–30%

About the Project

This project was born from a simple need: carrying and drying different types of footwear without dirtying a backpack, cluttering a locker, or leaving shoes on the floor.

The design has been tested with several types of footwear, including sneakers, safety shoes, and motorcycle boots. Depending on the shoe design, the holder can be attached either to the rear pull loop or directly through the laces.