You may not realize how vast your shoe wardrobe has grown until it’s time to move. Do you toss those thigh-high boots from your college days or bring them into your next season of life? Should you keep your tried-and-true sneakers, or have they seen better days? Shoes come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you know the best methods to organize and pack them? An experienced moving company can help you make that determination. 

Maffucci Moving offers a comprehensive solution to your moving needs. Our team can help you make decluttering decisions, organize your belongings, pack them for you, and load them up. After getting your belongings safely to your new home, we’ll unload, unpack, and get things into position for you. With us, you can relax and focus on the excitement of your new home. To learn more about our services, give us a call! 

Prepping for Packing Shoes

Once you’ve packed your closet, it’s time to turn your attention to footwear. You’ll want a few items on hand, such as packing tape, markers, medium heavy-duty boxes or bins, paper and towels, a hanging shoe organizer, and bubble wrap. Proper shoe storage can save you valuable space during the move. Even though you might be tempted, not all your footwear must be neatly packed. Tie the laces together for shoes like sneakers that can get tossed in a box, and save the more precise methods for your seasonal and “fragile” pairs. 

Since your footwear most likely won’t get unpacked first, but you could need a certain pair when settling in, put aside a few essential pairs that could work for a week’s worth of outfits. Pack them together in their box, separate them from the rest of your shoes, and label them appropriately so that you can find them easily. But before packing, there are a few steps you should follow to prep. 

• Gather and sort. Make sure you have all your shoes in front of you. Sort them into four piles: donate, keep, bulky, and trash. Any you no longer wear or don’t want should be donated. If you frequently wear them or aren’t ready to give them up, put them in keep. Boots and platforms should go in the bulky pile— these will make up the base level for your storage. We all have those shoes that have seen better days. Now is the time to evaluate whether they can be rehomed or have reached their end (trash). 
• The sniff test. The last thing you want to do is enclose smelly shoes in a box or bag. They’ll only get worse. They’ll only get worse. If any of your footwear has an unpleasant odor, leave them outside to air out before you pack them. You can also try using odor-absorbing products or freezing the shoes to kill bacteria and reduce odor.
• Clean and repair. If any of your footwear needs to be cleaned or has minor damages that can be easily repaired, you should take care of them during this time. Replace shoelaces and drop off any that need to be resolved (at least four weeks before moving). Have your leather shoes reconditioned, and thoroughly clean your sneakers with mild soap and water. Make sure they’re entirely dry before packing. 
• Stuff with socks. To help your footwear keep shape during the move, stuff them with rolled-up socks. In some cases, you might want to use two pairs. This will stop your shoes from getting beaten up too badly, causing them to lose shape. You’re also packing your socks. You can also stuff your footwear with packing paper if you have already packed your socks. 

Best Shoe Organization Methods

Once you’ve finished preparing your footwear, it’s time to think about how you want to pack them. As we said earlier, there are many different organizational methods to review. Some people prefer to keep the original shoe boxes, which makes packing easier but takes up more space than necessary. Others just toss them all in a big box and seal it up. While we don’t recommend this method, we are urged to pack quickly. Luckily, the methods we do recommend are pretty speedy! 

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If you’ve successfully packed your shoes and are now looking for other moving tips, check out Maffucci’s blogs. We’re prepared to help you figure out the best way to pack the rest of your home and will jump into action when called on. When you need a mover that you can rely on to get the job done safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, choose Maffucci Moving. 

Do you need extra help packing and moving your valuables? Contact Maffucci Moving for expert assistance and a stress-free moving experience.

Lampshade Packing FAQs

Getting organized to pack doesn’t need to be complicated. Even though lampshades require specific requirements to ensure their safety during the move, the process is fairly straightforward. To learn more about packing lampshades, look at frequently asked questions we’ve encountered over the years. We’re here to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible for you.