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It’s almost spring and you can probably tell that I’ve got the travel bug, that is, when I’m not complaining about mud!  I am currently planning three trips to get me through the rest of the season.  And, I’m always thinking of ways to make travel with shoes easier, cleaner and more possible.  Honestly, the more shoes I can pack with me, the happier everyone is, and I can’t bring my shoe rack with me, now, can I. 

While dress shoes and sandals can be lumped in with the rest of my wardrobe (I literally stuff them in and around the clothes after they are in there to see how many I can fit), for most trips, a pair of walking or hiking shoes is a must have.  But, not only are these types of “athletic” shoes bulky (I could probably fit three pairs of sandals in the same space that they take up), they are also muddy and messy…at least they will be after hiking through the Alps, changing flat tires in the plains states and rock climbing in Colorado.  So, to make things work, I’ve been looking for a suitcase that deals with these problems.  When shoes get really dirty, they can’t go in the suitcase with the clothes, or they will cause stains at the worst time, when I’m away from my tried and true washing machine. 

The Heys USA 3 piece luggage set has some incorporated some great designs to help with this troublesome problem.  These cases have removable wet pockets, great for wet socks and other items, and they even have a separate shoe compartment.  Well it can’t get any easier than that, and this is really nice luggage, too.    It is waterproof, great for adventurous travelers, and it has my favorite new luggage feature:  wheels!  Wheeling your luggage around the airport is a thousand times easier than carrying it on you back and shoulders.

Shoe Racks on the Go!

Since I’ve had so many comments lately asking whether a shoe rack is portable or not, I decided to explore this idea of a portable shoe rack.  First, some reasons that you would need a portable shoe rack and, second, what type to look for! 

Many of you may be asking, why on earth would you need a portable shoe rack?  If you are asking this, you obviously have never traveled with me.  I know that traveling is a lot easier if you can keep the amount of stuff you bring to a minimum.  But, I just can’t ever decide ahead of time what I’m going to need.  So I usually pack up about one pair for each day I’ll be gone and stuff them around my clothes in a bag.  I know it seems excessive, but this is the only way I can be sure that I will have the right shoes at the right time.  There is a tradeoff, though – I usually end up skimping in the clothes department. 

Another reason someone might want to have a portable shoe rack is if they sell, make or decorate shoes, then they may need to take a rack with them to shows. 

What kinds of racks can be considered “Portable”? 

• Rolling Shoe Racks – Technically these are portable, but only from room to room.  You can’t take these in the car or (worse) a plane, and expect your shoes to stay on the rack. 
• Plastic Bin – These are very portable but they don’t really keep your shoes organized, just in one big pile, so I don’t think they count as a rack in this scenario. 
• OTD Shoe Rack – This is by far the best option.  You can put your shoes in them and then roll them up and throw it in your suitcase. When you get to the hotel, unroll it, hang it over the nearest door and voila!  you have your travel shoe organizer! 

Bonus:  Here is an article on how to purchase shoes for travel.