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Im having a problem packing shoes. Because we are going on a cruise and will need several different types of shoes, can someone please share how they pack shoes?? Im leaving soon and am doing laundry and packing. We have different sizes but it seems that everyone suitcase is packed full of clothes.....hardly any room for shoes. Im at a loss.....HELP!!!!!
I usually stick the shoes in those front pockets of the suitcases.
Really, I guess I put them where ever I can find free space!
I have a problem with shoes. I always pack too many. But I know what you mean,
you need tennis shoes, sandals, flip flops, and a dress up pair as well. Multiply that by the number of people in the family and well...it's alot of shoes!
Oh I forgot to tell you that you should get one of those shoe holders that fit about 12 pairs of shoes. The ones that hang over a closet door.
We just went on a Carnival Cruise and let me tell you it was really nice to have to put all of our shoes in. Otherwise, they would be scattered all over the place.
You will need:
Flip-Flops (you will use these must of the time) a must!
Tennis Shoes (for Working out, and depending on the shore excursion)
Dressing Shoes (for semi-formal-Formal nights)
a catch all shoe (to use with pants on the other nights)
I usually stuff socks inside the shoes to use the space and I put it in plastic bags to keep the rest of the clothes clean and I use the corners of my suitcase. Hope this helps. Have a great time!!!
Oh I forgot to tell you that you should get one of those shoe holders that fit about 12 pairs of shoes. The ones that hang over a closet door.
We just went on a Carnival Cruise and let me tell you it was really nice to have to put all of our shoes in. Otherwise, they would be scattered all over the place.
We did the same. ALso Doors decoration to Decorate your door!!
We try to limit it. We wear the big shoes (tennis shoes) and pack flip flops, which slide in almost anywhere. The dress shoes are a problem, but I think we just make room for them! One vacation, not Disney, where we were going to a wedding, we needed so many shoes that I simply packed a small suitcase with all shoes (it was large carry-on size).
I try to make sure that the shoes are interchangeable - for example that whatever shoe I wear with my formal dress will be one I can wear with my other dressy clothes. My flip flops should be comfortable enough to wear around, but appropriate to wear by the water. And my tennis shoes should be good for everything else!
I slide them in cracks or open spaces. I usually wear one pair of tennis, usually my biker sketchers because they are sleek.
Flip flops, at least one pair, but I usually bring two. I will put these on the sides or bottom of suitcase or even the front pocket. My dress shoes are always strappy heels so they will fit in a confined space. I pick a pair that will go with every outfit of mine (usually black). I will arrange them so they lie flat in the suitcase or slide them between layers of clothes etc... (hard to explain without a picture). I got 4 pairs of shoes in my carry-on for chicago, I was proud!
OK, I know, I'm a guy, but I usually cruise with just two pair of shoes. I have "dressy" sport sandals (leather straps), and a pair of dressy black loafers. If it's winter back home, there'll be a third pair of casual shoes that I wore to the airport (and stowed in my checked luggage as soon as I hit the airport). If I'm going somewhere where I know I'll need closed hiking shoes for walking on rocky paths, etc., then those will substitute for that third pair of casual shoes. If I knew I was going to play basketball on the sports deck, or if I planned to run laps or use the workout equipment I'd bring appropriate footwear for that, but since I don't... I've never felt the need for sneakers/cross-trainers. Sport sandals tend to be more comfy in the islands, and more versatile overall (I confess, I even wear mine to dinner some nights).
That's a long way of saying, I never pack more than two pair of shoes. While a guy may be able to get away with one pair of dressy shoes (I make sure that all my slacks go with black shoes), it's certainly reasonable to have two pairs of dressy shoes on a 7-night cruise - choose your wardrobe carefully and you shouldn't need more than that for the evenings.
Packing tip: If you'll have sandals and sneakers, pack your sandals and wear your sneakers on board, since sandals are so easy to pack.
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Wear your bulkiest shoes and wrap the others and outlind your suitcase with them. Heels I fit where ever I have space and padding. I stuff socks in the shoes to keep their shape. In the past I have also resorted to packing shoes and toiletries in our smaller bags but that was when I would take the 5th bag. Also, try to keep your clothing for evening limited to one color so you need only one or two pair of evening shoes. I have learned after cruising many times you have to keep your colors in the same spectrum if you are going to try to limit your shoes. Same with my husband, I try to keep him in the black/grey clothing for nite so he can only take one pair of black dress shoes then a pair of casuals. It is too cumbersome to take two pair of mens dress shoes for just a couple formal/semiformal nites.
On past cruises, this is what I have packed: one pair of water shoes, 1 pair of casual/walking sandals in brown, 1 pair of black heels, 1 pair of flip flops, and 1 pair of brown heels. I plan all of my wardrobe to match those shoes. For the most part, I am wearing the casual sandals or flips. But the water shoes are for CC or other beach trips.
I stuff my shoes along the sides of the luggage. If I could limit my wardrobe colour palette -- then I could cut out a pair of the heels. But for me, that would be tooo minimalist.
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I giggled thinking about my shoes.... I had my whole suitcase packed and wondered how I was going to fit all my shoes in it... wasn't happening! So, I put them into a med. sized duffle bag and checked it as my 2nd piece of luggage! Then on the return trip, I was able to use the duffle bag to stuff as many dirty clothes into it and then used the suitcase for shoes and souveniers! Worked good for a single traveler!
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Well, first of all, you're talking to someone who usually packs a suitcase just for her shoes...but I swear, I've been getting a lot better! The tip about putting the socks into the shoes is a great one. You really don't realize how much room balled socks take up in a suitcase, but you can easily fit 2 pairs in a single shoe. Other things that fit into shoes nicely are underwear and things like travel shampoo, makeup, etc. You wouldn't believe the space I've saved by putting some of my toiletries in my shoes.
I always lay a pair of shoes end touching end (you're cutting down on any dirt rubbing off on your clothes), sideways (like you would open up a shoebox and see), at the bottom of the suitcase. Sometimes I'll "stack" my heels into each other. By laying them on their side, my heels are laying flat, and I can just put clothes on top of them.
The biggest tip I can give you, if you just HAVE to bring more than the basics, is to at least try to match more than one outfit with a single pair of shoes. As others have said, a pair of flip-flops and sneaks are a must; whether you choose to bring 4 pairs of heels is up to you (for me, it's like asking me to pick my favorite child!). But keep in mind, the more shoes you pack, the heavier your suitcase - and trust me, if you're flying, the last thing you want is to have to lug 5 pairs of shoes in your carry-on because your suitcase was overweight. (Been there, done that!)
Oh boy! I'm the worst when it comes to picking shoes to take on a trip. For our upcoming vacation, I have 1 pair of water shoes, 2 pairs of flip flops, 1 pair of tennis shoes (wear them on the flight), 1 pair of dressy shoes, plus 2 pairs of sandals. Sounds a lot, I know, but I already cut down I put each pair in a plastic bag and put the shoes in the suitcases first, then wrap clothes around them that don't wrinkle (like underwear; the plastic bags make sure the clothes stay clean).
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Im having a problem packing shoes. Because we are going on a cruise and will need several different types of shoes, can someone please share how they pack shoes?? Im leaving soon and am doing laundry and packing. We have different sizes but it seems that everyone suitcase is packed full of clothes.....hardly any room for shoes. Im at a loss.....HELP!!!!!
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I put each pair in a plastic bag and put the shoes in the suitcases first, then wrap clothes around them that don't wrinkle (like underwear; the plastic bags make sure the clothes stay clean).
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