With everything you need to organise and pack for the move, it's tempting to just toss shoes and smaller items into the bottom of the box. Whilst this may be easier, it also increases the risk of damaging and deforming your shoes. No matter how hectic the schedule, it is important to make sure that you have enough time to carefully pack and prepare your goods for the moving day. 

If you're moving from Ipswich to another city, you may ask your Ipswich removalist if they offer packing services so you won't have to worry about getting everything ready for the move. However, if you are moving on your own, you may use the tips listed below to guide you in preparing and packing your shoes for the move.

Before packing shoes into your boxes, consider checking every pair you have and decide which ones are worth keeping. If you have pairs that are too worn out, you may set them aside for recycling. If you have pairs that are in good condition but haven't been used for a long time, you may donate these to a local charity or organisation that are asking for donations. 

Once you have made up your mind on which pairs you are keeping, start sorting based on material, shoe type/style, or size. This way it will be easier to pack them into boxes or containers.

Prepare sturdy boxes and clean wrapping/packing paper for your shoes. Whilst it is possible to reuse old boxes and packing materials, it's best to use new and sturdier boxes to avoid instances where boxes collapse against their weight after being moved and stored for a long time.

As much as possible, use clean packing paper in wrapping your shoes. Whilst using newspaper and other kinds of paper is allowed, using such materials may leave permanent marks and damage your shoes. If you have lots of used paper, use this as stuffing in between boxes to prevent too much movement while the boxes are moved.

Clean each shoe using soap and water. Make sure the shoes are completely dry before putting them in shoe boxes or wrapping them with packing paper. If you have leather shoes or pairs that need repairing, have them serviced first before packing them. 

After the shoes are cleaned/serviced, stuff the shoes with paper or socks so they won't be deformed when packed into larger boxes. Tie sneakers together by the laces, so you won't have to worry about losing a pair if you pack shoes together in a large container. When possible, use a shoebox for each pair or wrap the pairs together using clean packing paper if you don't have enough boxes.

When packing shoes into larger boxes or containers, it's best to put the heaviest shoes at the bottom to avoid squishing the lighter ones. 

If you have seasonal shoes, you may pack these in plastic containers to make it easier to store them at the back of your closet upon moving. You may pack your other shoes using their original boxes or containers to lessen the risk of damage. 

Don't forget to leave out a few pairs that you can use for a week before and after the move. You can pack these in smaller boxes or add them to your box of essential items. This way, you have enough pairs to use without opening the boxes containing all your shoes upon reaching your new residence.

Before sealing the boxes, check if there is enough space for each shoe and that the boxes are not packed too tightly against each other. If there are big gaps, fill them with towels, wrapping paper or other soft materials that may act as a cushion to keep the shoes from moving too much.

If you are packing other items with the shoes, make sure that the heavier items are at the bottom. Otherwise, it may end up deforming some of the lighter items in the box. Check if the boxes are labelled correctly and seal the box properly.