Goodbye Muddy Entryway Footprints: The Tangier Boot Tray Has Arrived On My Doorstep — And It's a Step Up in Style

No one wants to track wet or muddy footprints across a polished entryway floor. Nor is a pile of shoes inside the front door or a damp pair of boots in an entry closet exactly a style statement. And who has the time or inclination to mop multiple times a week? I know I don't.

Then I heard about boot trays — the low-key, luxe way to stash outdoor boots and shoes while they dry. No more tracking wet shoes indoors; no more puddles by the front door; boots go into the closet dried out. Any old boot tray was not going to good enough, however.

After much research, I came across the chic and stylish Tangier 30 in. x 13 in. Indoor Boot Tray from Wayfair and it's certainly a step up in style. But I'm not the only one who's fond of it. Livingetc's Lucy Searle tells me: "I have one of these by my back door — it's more stylish than a coir door mat and has saved me having to mop the floor so often after I come in from muddy walks with my dog. Full confession: I've used it as a candle holder on my entry table when I had a party, too." A pretty smart entryway find if you ask me, and quite versatile.

It's not just a boot tray. You can also use it for umbrellas and pet leashes. Coated with a clear finish, this boot tray is durable, rust-resistant, long-lasting, and easy to clean.

I checked other shoppers' reviews for this handy boot tray, as it's hit 4.6 out of 5 stars. One reviewer writes: "Love this boot tray. It’s perfect to have at our patio door for boots and shoes... which can get pretty muddy." Another says: "Got one for next to the front door and one for the mudroom — lovely design and color!"

Home Furnishings by Larry Traverso on Wayfair has a range of different boot tray styles to keep your floors fresh and clean. Other options I like include this Arrow 34in x 14in Non-Slip Outdoor Rubber Boot Tray, and Poppies Antique 30" x 13" Indoor Boot Tray priced at $60.

Livingetc's managing editor Debbie Black, says boot trays have helped her maintain a neat and tidy home, too. "Boot trays are a stylish way to keep your boots neatly in one place without leaving mud and dirt on the floor, or else having to find a storage unit to close them away into (along with the mess, if you haven't had a chance to clean them first!)," says Debbie. "Any remaining mud and dirt is contained within the tray for easy disposal and cleaning — and can be used to carry the boots to the sink to clean them, too."