Knax Zjup Turns Your Shoes Into Wall Decor

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We’re not entirely sure what the name Knax Zjup means. If it’s anywhere close to “an awesome board that mounts your shoes to the wall,” then that is definitely accurate.

Made by LoCa, it’s being marketed as a solution for storing wet shoes after coming in from the rain, which makes some sense. Mount the shoes on the wall, lay down some kitchen towels under it, and leave it there to dry out. Easy. The way it holds your shoes up the wall, however, definitely makes me think it’s an even better way to show off your favorite kicks.

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When mounted on the wall, the Knax Zjup looks like a flat piece of board with no real purpose. In fact, you’ll likely guess it’s one of those smart home gadgets that packs sensors and radios, then connects to the cloud for various home readings. Lift up the clamp around the edges, though, and it turns into a functional rack for holding a pair of shoes, which you insert with the sole facing the board. Since the shoes are held flat against the board alone, no part of the footwear ever touches the wall, ensuring even the dirtiest kicks won’t muck up a freshly-installed wallpaper. Construction is thermoplastic elastometer for the board and aluminum for the clamp, with the whole thing measuring 13 x 26 x 2 cm (h x w x d).

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Granted, you may not want to use this to turn your dirty, raggedy everyday work shoes into a display piece. For those treasured items of footwear you have that could serve as good décor, however, such as special edition Jordans or $500 designer dress shoes you wear on special occasions, it definitely looks like the perfect rack for showcasing them.

Available now, the Knax Zjup is priced at €51.

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