India's climate — coastal humidity, northern dust, monsoon dampness — is hard on furniture.
Wooden shoe racks look warm and premium, but plywood and MDF swell in humidity, and veneers can peel.
Powder-coated metal racks resist swelling, don't warp, and the coating protects against rust and scratches. They're easier to wipe clean and don't absorb odours.
Bottom line: wood wins on aesthetics in dry climates; metal wins on durability almost everywhere else in India.