IRIS USA 20-Pack Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart, Shoe Boxes Clear Stackable Containers Organize Shoes Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage - BPA-Free Plastic

I'm giving these a 5 star rating which is actually a 5 star rating with the caveat that you need to realize that you get what you pay for - - - these are fantastic if you only store light weight items in them, don't need a tight fitting lid, and don't need to move or carry them around from room to room. They are great for storage but I definitely would not recommend for toys or supplies that kids would be reaching for daily. If I had my kids' Lego's or art markers in them and my kids were pulling these bins off the shelf daily, the Lego's and markers would probably spend more time scattered on the floor than they would contained in the bins. These bins and lids are just not secure or sturdy enough to contend with anything other than careful handling. After a major renovation of our kitchen, pantry and laundry room, I was on a major re-organizing binge. I ordered 2 sets of these bins, and also ordered two sets of the identical, but tad larger 7qt (13.75" long) bins (also by IRIS). The 6qt & 7qt are almost the same size (the 7qt are just about an inch longer) and they stack on each other well. I needed both sizes because not all of my cabinets are 14" deep. The 7qt bins are 13.75" long and for 14" cabinets, they are perfect. If you have the cabinet depth, the 7qt makes more efficient use of every inch. Think about what you need these for, realize these are lightweight storage before ordering and you will be happy with them. These are very thin and flexible and though the lids do sort of click on, as soon as you pick up or handle the bin, the Iid pops right off. Also note that the bottoms are not completely flat. There is a slight ridge (no more than 1/8") that runs about an inch in around the perimeter and crosswise in the middle of the bin. I assume this is there to help to reinforce stability and strength. In most situations this doesn't matter at all. The only time it matters is if you're standing small diameter things in the bin because unless the bin is packed full, those will topple over. I'd thought of using this in my pantry to stand condiment bottles in, but the uneven bottoms don't allow smaller bottles to stand up straight. I was previously using empty salad mix clamshell bins for storage and would double them up to give them more strength. One of these IRIS bins has about the same rigidity of a doubled clamshell bin. I'm using these in my pantry and laundry room to hold things like tea bags, coffee filters, sponges, plastic utensils, napkins, band aids/gauze squares. They're absolutely great for these kinds of light items. I can reach for a bin with one hand, pull it out and not need to support the weight of it with my other hand. If heavier items were stored in these bins, you'd need to definitely use two hands rather than just grasp a side or end. They fact that they're thin also makes them great for using as organizers in deeper drawers. The sides are vertical and because of this, they abut each other efficiently side by side without handles or thick rims taking up space. I'm using them without lids in my deep drawers to corral Rubbermaid food storage lids, immersion blender and mixer/food processor attachments. I'm ordering another set of the 7qt to use in my dresser drawers for socks, sports bras, undergarments etc. In my experience so far, every order I've received came with cracked bins and/or lids. Outer shipping boxes were fine, but it seems that shipping damage is to be expected because they just aren't packed very well. The items are nicely nested in the packing box however there is no padding or protection around or between them. They are packed in 2 stacks side by side and all the cracks were on the inside corners where the two stacks butted up against each other. A simple sheet of foam between the two stacks may have prevented this damage. I kept a couple of orders that came with cracked lids since I used many of the bins without lids anyway and there were enough in-tact lids to serve my needs. I did need to return an order that came with cracked bins though. Of course Amazon was amazing in letting me return the one set, but that also meant I needed to order a replacement. For some reason, I was only given the option to return . . . not return and replace. I had to place a new order and (dang it) the price had gone up from my original Black Friday sale price. Overall, very happy with these. Know what to expect and you will be too.

I am moving and ordered 3 crates of these things to organize my closets, garage, and pantry.. You can see everything inside the box. Yes they’re a little flimsy, but I like that because you can kind of force the shape for anything. They’re just perfect. With some of my shoes I have to put one bootie in one box and one of the other because the bigger shoes don’t fit together, but it’s still an amazing product. And with the price point you can get as many as needed. I will order more because they stack beautifully and that may not be the case if the design changes. Some reviews mentioned the lids don’t snap on well. They are ok but if you are a perfectionist order the expensive ones.

These aren't too bad. They are bit more flimsy than I imagined. Perfect if you need your kids to easily get toys out, no so great to keep them out. The lids come off if you sneeze. Super clear to see what's in them, def stackable, however please look at the measurements carefully. I got these to organize my craft area, and they were too long and too tall to fit smartly my cabinets above my craft bench. I had to put them in longways, which takes up too much room. They do however fit well in the closet, using them for dog paraphernalia we don't use every day, smaller vacuum attachments, picture hanging supplies, etc. These would also go well for storing things in the garage. They are large enough that it holds a lot of things even up to medium size. I would warn, this is not good for keeping kids out, or an air tight seal. They are not made for that.

Perhaps at the price I should not have expected more (less than a buck fifty a box), but I hoped for it! As it is, despite the low price, I'm not sure if they are worth even less — somewhat lesser quality, though greater capacity, than better quality meal-size single-use lidded plastic take out containers, the kind you always rinse out and store because they are too nice to throw out. Compared to the take out containers, these are made of flimsier, thinner gauge plastic and are not at all air tight — maybe by design, to air out your sneakers, but admitting dust for longer term storage. The lids snap on loosely and they lack any kind of grips to handle them by. I suppose for some uses they may be ideal but for medium to long term storage they are flimsy, and inexpensive as they are, a poor value, at least in my opinion. At a third of the price much could be overlooked!

These are excellent for organizing and storing things all over my home. Kids toys, art supplies, bathroom, garage, etc. I don’t use the lids for most things I use them for but with the lids on they stack very well for storage. I have 2 sets of these and am about to purchase a third set to use in my pantry. They are not the most sturdy or heavy duty containers but I haven’t had one break yet and they serve their purpose very well, especially for the price.

My experience with the two cases I bought have been great! They might stick together a little bit but not hard to get a part. None of mine were broken. For the price they are awesome. I like that you can see through them. I like that they fit on most shelves without hanging over. I like that I can organize my shelves after I put everything in boxes. The lids don't go on real tight and are easy to take off. They are stackable. 😊

These are very thin. I would not Recommend for Shoes. Lids do not close very well. Not the same as other Iris shoes boxes I have purchase in the past and they are missing the IRIS logo on them.

I bought these to quickly organize mechatronic parts (Arduino boards, sensors, stepper motors, etc.), because over the past year I’ve accumulated extra parts and components left over from multiple projects, and I don’t want to throw them away. They’re fine for that purpose — good size and the price point was great. They do self-center when stacking, the bottom of one fitting nicely into the depression of the lid below. After receiving these 20 pieces of 6-quart storage boxes with lids, I noticed why they were relatively inexpensive, despite the carton proudly proclaiming, “Made in USA” (with an address in Arizona). The product bears a Resin Identification Code of 5 (PP), meaning it’s polypropylene. Good — tough material (if a bit thin at about 0.75 mm / 0.030", where I measured the wall thickness). The lids have snap latches with light to moderate retention, one at each end, and incorporate molded-in standoffs that prevent an airtight seal by maintaining a small air gap between the underside of the lid and the rim. The bins are injection-molded polypropylene, but the molding quality at the rim is poor. Each bin has continuous flashing around the entire rim — twice. One ridge of flashing extends 1–2 mm upward along the inside edge of the rim, and a second ridge extends 1–2 mm outward along the outer lip. Both are rough and sharp to the touch. Polypropylene is tough enough that these edges can easily cause a paper-cut-like nick if you’re not careful. The rims are unpleasant to handle and would be inappropriate for anything involving close contact (for example, you would not want an infant mouthing the rim). For my purposes this is fine, but I think any product review would be remiss if it didn’t mention this, especially if one wanted to keep out moisture or small insects.