{"id":1619,"date":"2015-12-03T12:01:35","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T12:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clancymoving.com\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2025-08-22T19:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T19:41:16","slug":"how-to-pack-shoes-in-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clancymoving.com\/blog\/2015\/december\/how-to-pack-shoes-in-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Shoes in 3 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may be tempted to toss all of your shoes into the bottom of a box when packing for an upcoming move or when putting away in storage. \u00a0This puts them at risk for physical damage and it can also make it that much more difficult to unpack. \u00a0Please read these tips on how to pack shoes to help your footwear survive seasonal storage or your moving truck.<\/p>\n

When packing your shoes for a move or storage:<\/h2>\n

Step 1. Dry shoes out and keep them dry.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Footwear May Contain Moisture.<\/strong>\u00a0If your shoes\u00a0are not properly prepped and packed your shoes may\u00a0get moldy during moving and storage. \u00a0Be sure to air out ALL SHOES especially leather athletic and work shoes prior to packing so that they are free of moisture when you place them in the box.<\/p>\n

Ditch the plastic wrap, bubble wrap, and baggies.\u00a0 Even for short local moves, plastic wrapped leather shoes can trap moisture allowing the quick growth of unhealthy mold, stinky fungus or even melt in the heat, sticking to and ruining the surface of your shoes.\u00a0 Wrap in clean paper or cloth instead.\u00a0 As an extra measure of security, you may want to powder the insides to ensure all moisture is drawn out of the leather and fabric.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Wrap shoes individually, preferably in their shoe box.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shoes should not be packed too tightly or touching.<\/strong>\u00a0It is recommended that you wrap shoes in tissue paper and place them in the original shoeboxes to prevent damage from contact with other shoes. This will protect patent finishes and ornaments from accidental damage during transit.<\/p>\n

Do NOT use newsprint to wrap your shoes!\u00a0 The ink may stain them.<\/p>\n

How to pack shoes with no shoebox?\u00a0 If you threw away your shoeboxes or you\u2019d like to avoid wrapping and boxing shoes in pairs, you can also place them in a closet door shoe hanger. Flip-flops and slippers are easier to store this way.\u00a0 Folded carefully, this innovative storage solution can keep your flat shoes organized and firmly in place during your move.\u00a0 When packing tall boots, stuff them with a few pairs of clean socks or use \u201cboot shapers\u201d to help them keep their shape before wrapping them in tissue paper. Use extra packing paper if no shoebox is present.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Donate or trash the shoes you no longer want or need!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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At every stage of packing, stop and consider if you really want or need the item you are packing.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0It benefits you to take every opportunity before moving day to lighten the load.\u00a0 A few shoe boxes may not seem like much, but every square foot of space not taken on a truck can equal savings.\u00a0 Go ahead and toss those shoes that are too damaged to repair.\u00a0 But why not donate those hardly worn like-new shoes that never fit well on you?\u00a0 Small clothing items and household goods are happily accepted by many local charities. \u00a0 Some can even conveniently pickup your bags or boxes of items directly from your home leaving you with a receipt for more savings via possible future tax deductions (From $2. to $25 per pair of shoes on average per the\u00a0Salvation Army suggested donation value guide<\/a>).<\/p>\n

When you are done deciding what shoes will be donated, pack the rest of your shoes into small to medium sized moving boxes (tall boots will need larger boxes). Avoid packing too many shoes or shoeboxes into one cardboard moving box because it might get too heavy to carry.\u00a0 Double-tape the bottoms of your boxes to play it safe. Write \u201cSHOES\u201d on the outside of each box.<\/p>\n

If you have used any plastic storage bins, be sure to inspect them carefully for any cracks or breaks before moving day because a broken storage bin may collapse in transit and items inside may get crushed.\u00a0Replace the cracked bin or pack it into a larger box for additional protection of your items in transit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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