Moving Shoes and Protected Them
If you keep your shoes organized by material and color and neatly arranged in your closet, then simply throwing them into a box when you move isn’t an option. In order to avoid crushing, damaging, or losing your shoes, follow a few simple tips from All Around Moving and Storage for moving shoes:
1. Save the Original Shoeboxes
One of the best ways to keep your shoes safe is to pack each pair in its own shoebox. With this careful organization you won’t wind up losing just one shoe or opening up a smelly box of shoes that have been damaged by moisture. The shoeboxes can then be placed in a large moving box.
2. Wrap Shoes Individually
Of course, at this point, it may be too late for you to consider saving the original boxes, but you can wrap each pair of shoes in packing paper instead. When these shoes go into the moving box, place them in with the heavier, sturdier shoes at the bottom and lightweight, delicate shoes on top to avoid crushing those fragile favorites.
3. Protect Your Leather
Leather has an amazing ability to retain moisture. Fill these shoes with moisture-wicking cloth or paper. This will help your shoes keep their original shape as well as protect your fine shoes from mold or mildew.
4. Use a Container That Withstands the Elements
When moving shoes, choose a sturdy tote rather than a box if at all possible. Whether your belongings get exposed to rain or a damaged bottle of packed shampoo, a tote protects them from harm. You’ll be glad that you protected your shoes – and anything else that you put into totes.
5. Add Padding Between Layers
One final tip on how to move shoes is to add packing paper or other padding in between the layers of shoes. This step is another way to ensure that shoes don’t get squashed out of shape.
At All Around Moving and Storage, we want to be sure that your moving experience is successful. For more suggestions like these tips on moving shoes, call us at 1-734-941-2280.
