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You probably don’t give shoes much thought during a house move. However, carefully packing them will save you a lot of trouble when you settle into your new home.

Whether you’re packing a large assortment of boots, trainers, or heels, good shoe care during a relocation guarantees they stay in excellent shape.

Let’s discuss how a few clever packing tricks will help you protect, arrange, and easily locate your shoes once you arrive.

1.   Using Removal Boxes for Shoe Packing

These robust boxes are made especially to handle the weight and bulk of home goods during transit, and they come in several sizes. There are boxes that will fit your shoes perfectly.

2.   Sort Your Shoes Before Packing

Keep the basics. Among these are your most-used and beloved trainers, the ones you really cannot live without.

However, you should bid farewell to the faded couples. This is an opportunity to recycle or donate shoes that have seen better days.

Arranging shoes according to type or season will also enable you to decide what to bring. Early on, put away seasonal shoes and leave a few pairs for daily use during the relocation process.

3.   Clean and Dry Your Shoes Before Packing

Although relocating can be done in haste sometimes, it’s important to correctly clean and dry your shoes before putting them into removal boxes.

Particularly for long-distance trips, dirty or moist shoes can lead to foul smells or even mildew spreading within the box. So, always clean them before the packaging starts.

To get rid of dirt and dust, give your shoes’ exterior a good clean-up. If they’re especially dirty, wash them and make sure they’re completely dry before you pack.

You should stuff them to prevent any creaks. Use a soft cloth or tissue paper to keep their form. To support the leg part of boots, roll up newspapers or magazines.

This little action will guarantee that your shoes reach your new house in perfect shape without dirt spreading to other objects inside the removal boxes.

4.   Use Shoe Boxes Inside Removal Boxes

Lucky you if you still have the original shoe boxes. These give customised support, meaning they are the greatest way to pack shoes.

Arrange these individual shoe boxes within bigger removal boxes to make the most out of the available space.

However, if you don’t have the shoe boxes anymore, no worries. To keep each pair from rubbing against one another or getting misshapen, wrap them in soft packing paper or bubble wrap.

By stacking these smaller boxes into bigger removal boxes, you also maintain neatness and guarantee that your shoes remain orderly on route.

5.   Pack Heavier Shoes at the Bottom

You should consider the weight distribution while packing several pairs into a removal box.

Always place heavy boots or bulky shoes at the bottom of the box. This keeps them from crushing less heavy, more delicate pairs like dress shoes or heels.

On the other hand, store delicate shoes, such as leather shoes, packed with extra cushioning or individually wrapped in protective materials if they are prone to creasing or damage.

Following this basic guideline can help you to avoid opening your boxes at your new house only to find squashed or broken shoes.

6.   Label Your Boxes Clearly

Let’s not overlook the hassle of unpacking. Label all your boxes to make this process easier.

Be specific. Write “summer shoes, “winter boots”, or “work shoes,” and not merely “shoes” on the box.

In addition, label the boxes based on the room they go to. Boxes tagged “bedroom” or “hallway”, for example, will make your unpacking way easier.

This means you won’t be rummaging through every moving box you packed when you search for that particular pair of trainers or elegant heels for a night out.

Moreover, this will make it easier for the removals company. They will know which box goes exactly where.

7.   Don’t Overstuff the Boxes

While fitting as many shoes as you can into one removal box can be tempting, overstuffing it can harm the items. Shoes need  “space to breathe “, meaning packing too many pairs into one package could result in misshaped shoes or perhaps torn boxes.

Compared to bigger, heavier boxes, medium-sized removal boxes are easier to carry and less prone to tearing.

Moreover, always pack rationally. Give every pair considerable space and avoid closely cramming shoes together. This not only helps to прежент damage, but also simplifies unpacking.

8.   Consider Using Shoe Bags for Added Protection

Shoe bags are a terrific way to go above and beyond in safeguarding your preferred pairs of shoes. During the relocation, these soft bags can protect your shoes against dust, filth, and scratches.

For fragile or high-end shoes, wrap them in tissue paper and then put them in a shoe bag. This gives even more protection without sacrificing too much space in the removal box.

These shoe bags can also be used later on to preserve shoes in perfect condition in your new house.

9.   Take Care of Shoe Accessories Too

Accessories related to shoes, like laces, insoles, or even shoe polish, are easy to neglect. These are equally crucial for correct packing. To prevent missing smaller objects, pack them in sealed plastic bags and keep them in the same removal box as the matching shoes.

Keep them together by packing boot or shoe detachable components, such as insoles, inside the shoes themselves. This helps avoid their being lost during the relocation.

Having everything connected to your shoes all in one spot will help you unpack far more quickly and with less anxiety.

Conclusion

Though it seems like a small issue in the big picture of relocation, packing shoes will save you time and effort down the road.

When the time comes for unpacking, you’ll thank yourself as you find your shoes in fantastic shape.

After all, a little extra care can help you to make sure your shoes reach your new house undamaged and ready for wear once more. Besides, that will make moving a tad easier in the end, which will certainly help!