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I repainted the top shelves and put them at the same height, as originally intended. I used “multimaterial” screws to attach to the drywall in a couple of places where there aren’t studs. Holds up at least 30 lbs., so should be able to handle our shoes.
The color match with the shelves below isn’t perfect, but it is close enough to not bother me when I go by them. One minor irritation eliminated!