Sack vs. Carton: Best Packing for Wholesale Used Shoes

When importing wholesale used shoes from China, how they are packed is a key decision. It affects both your shipping cost and the quality of the shoes. The two main options are woven sacks and cardboard cartons.

1. Sack Packing (Woven Bags)

• Fits more shoes: Woven sacks are flexible and can be squeezed to fill every corner of a container. You can load 15% to 25% more pairs compared to cartons, lowering the shipping cost per pair.
• Deform risk: Shoes are pressed under heavy weight during shipping. Leather shoes, heels, and structured sneakers can get crushed or deformed.
• Best for: Cheap shoes, slippers, canvas shoes, and children's shoes.

2. Carton Packing (Boxes)

• Protects shoes: Cardboard boxes are rigid and take the pressure. Your shoes arrive in their original shape without creases.
• Easy sorting: Boxes are easy to stack, count, and organize when they arrive at your warehouse.
• Higher shipping cost: Boxes leave empty gaps in the container, meaning you load fewer pairs. The shipping cost per pair increases.
• Best for: Brand sneakers, leather shoes, boots, and high-value items.

3. How to Choose?

If you want to save on shipping costs and are importing cheaper shoes, choose sacks. If you are importing premium brand sneakers or leather shoes and want them to stay in shape, choose cartons. For a balanced container, you can use both: pack premium shoes in cartons and cheap styles in sacks.