How Do You Pack Shoes for Moving?

How Do You Pack Shoes for Moving?Packing your belongings for a move can seem overwhelming. After all, you need to buy packing supplies, sort through your items to decide which ones you’ll take, organize these items, and then, you need to decide not only which containers are best to pack them in, but how to pack them securely so that they will arrive at your new home safely. When it comes to shoes, you may be tempted to simply toss them into the bottom of a box, but that non-strategy puts them at risk for damage. Additionally, it makes unpacking them more difficult.

You’re going to need reliable pairs of shoes before, during, and after your relocation, so you’ll want to pack them with both protection and accessibility in mind. Here are some steps you can follow to achieve this:

  • Group all the shoes you intend to take to your new home according to type, such as sneakers, boots, slippers, dress shoes, high-heels, etc.
  • Air out your shoes for a few hours before packing them. Moisture trapped in a box can lead to mold.
  • Stuff your shoes with crumpled packing paper to help maintain their shape and prevent crushing during transit.
  • Pack shoes in shoe boxes if you have them.
  • Wrap shoes without boxes in a piece of packing paper. Always pack shoes in pairs to ensure that they stay together.
  • Line a double-corrugated moving box with crumpled paper and put shoes and shoe boxes in the moving box.
  • Fill in gaps with crumpled paper, foam, or bubble wrap, to keep boxes from being crushed.
  • Tape the box securely and label it.

With this organized method, your shoes will be well protected during loading, transit, and unloading, and easy to find when it’s time to unpack.

Need Help?

If you have only a limited amount to pack properly, let the moving experts at Atlantic Relocation Systems help. We are experienced full-service movers who can handle all aspects of your move, from packing, delivering, and unpacking to safely storing your belongings. For more packing tips or to request a guaranteed price quote for our services, contact us today.