Packing up your life and heading to a new home is an exciting yet stressful time. Getting through all of your odds and ins can take months, but it doesn’t have to be as daunting as it may seem. Starting with small items or a particular group can help you tackle the moving process quickly and with better organization. Today, we’ll discuss how to pack your shoes like a pro to avoid misplacement and additional stress throughout your move. Let’s jump right in!
Organize Shoes Into Keep, Donate, and Sell
Moving is the perfect opportunity to go through your old things and determine what to bring with you and what can be left behind. Shoes are one of those clothing items that you either have one or two pairs, or thousands. If you find yourself in the latter category, set aside a day to decide what to do with all your shoes.
Grab each pair of your shoes and try them on. The easiest way to make the difficult decision of which to keep is first to determine which pairs still fit you and which you actually still like. Shoes that fit can be kept, but if they’ve been sitting in the back of your closet for a long time, it may be best to part with them. Shoes that no longer fit should be sold or donated to those in need. It’s best to keep a few essential pairs of shoes. A good short list contains shoes great for physical activity, a professional pair, a comfortable lounge pair, and maybe even a pair just for fun. Anything more than this may not be essential and could make your moving process more challenging.
Purging your shoes may be a challenge, but it’ll be worth it, the space you’ll save while moving and in your new closet. If you’re interested in donating your used shoes to a good cause, consider supporting these wonderful organizations that are making a positive impact in our world.
Pack Shoes By Season
Now that you know what’s headed to your new place, it’s time to get packing! We recommend packing shoes by season and necessity. First, consider the climate in your new neighborhood at the time of your move. Depending on the condition, you may need just one or two pairs of shoes during the moving process. The rest can be packed and stored until their season is in full swing.
If you’re moving in the summertime and your new place is located in an area with a similar climate, it’s wise to pack away any heavy-duty winter shoes. The same goes for moving during the fall, winter, or spring. If your shoes aren’t in season, you don’t need them while moving.
While packing your nonessential pairs of shoes, grab a bag of extra-strength rubber bands and secure each pair together. As you organize your shoes into their boxes, securing them together ensures that each shoe has a matching pair. Even if you’ve purged through the majority of your shoes and only have a few to bring with you, it would be wise to secure each pair together, because we can all relate to the frustration of a missing shoe.
Consider Shoe Packing Alternatives
There are numerous effective ways to pack your shoes. If you’d like the traditional moving box, we’d be happy to help you get those shoes to their final destination. However, if you’d like to pack your shoes in something that doubles as their storage, you might consider an alternative!
Hanging shoe organizers are a great way to store your shoes with minimal hassle. While this method offers less security, it is relatively simple. Grab your shoe rack out of your closet and place it right into your new one! This can be the perfect solution for folks moving short distances.
Similarly, cloth storage boxes can also be helpful and straightforward for moving shoes, as they maintain organization extremely well. When you move one of these boxes, you have a bit more security than a hanging shoe organizer. However, you still don’t have much unpacking to do as this box can slide right into your closet, and your shoes will be organized nicely.
Explore some alternative options for shoe packing beyond the traditional moving box!
- Simple Houseware Hanging Closet 24 Pocket Organizers
- Aokeyee Shoe Organizer for Closet
- MISSLO 30 Large Pockets Dual-Sided Hanging Shoe Organizer
Whether you’ve got five pairs or five hundred pairs of shoes to move, any additional stress can be a challenge. Allow us to handle the hard part with our helpful moving tips, or let us take the stress completely off your back. If you need trusted movers for your residential or commercial space, Mesa is here to serve you!
