How To Pack Shoes For Moving

Unless you have kept and store all your shoes in their original boxes, packing dozens of different shaped shoes can be a bit tricky.

Here are some easy tips and tricks to get your boots, heels, trainers and flats safely to their new home, without missing a step.

Declutter That Collection

Before you start packing footwear you’re simply never going to wear again, moving is the perfect time to have a clear out. Find them a new home by listing them on Vinted or Marketplace, it’s far more eco friendly and can earn you a few pennies… To buy more shoes!

Pillowcase Makeover

If you’re handy with a sewing machine, old bedding and pillowcases can make excellent shoe bags to keep shoes separate and protect them from rubbing/scratching each other.

Cut & Fold

If sewing isn’t your bag, cut unused bedding or old T-shirts into squares and neatly wrap each show before carefully boxing them.

Gift Bags

Soft/material gift bags, often used to wrap items in the post, make perfect shoe bags.

Get Stuffed

Before packing them, fill softer shoes, like trainers, with socks, strips of material or scrunched up paper to prevent them getting crushed or crumpled.

Sole to Sole

The neatest and most efficient way to pack shoes is upper to upper or sole to sole, so you never have a part of the shoe that contacts the floor, touching the top of its counterpart. It also means they’ll pack together tighter to prevent them moving around.

Quick Brush Up

Make sure all leather shoes are clean and well-polished. It helps to prevent them drying out and will also reduce the chance of them getting scuffed in transit.

Freeze That Fragrance

If a member of your house has stinky shoes that might not benefit from being sealed in a box for a sustained period, pop them in a dry bag and them in a freezer overnight. The sub-zero temperature kills the bacteria that causes bad odours.

Just Like The Ark

If you’re a trainer addict, tie the laces together so they travel in pairs. You’ll be amazed how many people unpack to find one sneaky trainer missing.

High & Dry

Moisture is primary major cause of bacteria, leading to mould and odours. Before packing them, place footwear in an airing cupboard or warm dry place to ensure they are completely dry before sealing them in boxes.

Bottom Up

If you’re placing shoes in large boxes, place heavier shoes on the bottom and work up to the lighter ones on top.

Box Fresh

Once your shoes are finally boxed up, before sealing the box, pop in an air freshener (car fresheners also work) to ensure they arrive smelling good.

Call In The Experts

If you’re worried about packing, call in the pros. Our crews are trained to pack everything, from single or specialist items, to complete home contents.

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