Custom Shoe Boxes & Shoe Packaging
Footwear packaging works harder than almost any other category we print. It has to stack in a warehouse, survive a courier, sit on a retail shelf, and then live under someone's bed for two years holding a pair of sneakers. That is a lot to ask from one box. We build shoe packaging at ZEE Packaging that actually handles all four jobs.
The Stacking Problem
At ZEE Packaging, you can choose the board strength for custom shoe boxes based on footwear weight, stacking height and shipping conditions so the box keeps its shape under pressure.
- E flute corrugated for lightweight shoe boxes, fine for a single pair
- B flute when the boxes get stacked on pallets
- Double wall for heavy boots and work footwear
- Rigid greyboard with wrap for premium shoe packaging that stays on display
A thin cardstock shoe box looks fine on its own and collapses the moment something sits on top. We steer clients away from it for anything above a slipper.
Styles We Manufacture
- Lid and base (two piece) the classic shoe box, easy to open, stacks well
- Front opening drawer retail favorite, customers see the shoe without lifting a lid
- Mailer style ecommerce shoe packaging, ships flat, crash lock bottom
- Rigid magnetic closure luxury shoe box for designer and limited releases
- Window box die cut with PET patch so the pair is visible
- Telescopic box lid slides over base, strong and simple
ZEE Packaging sizes custom shoe boxes around the footwear type, largest shoe size, sole profile and tissue allowance to keep each pair secure without wasting space.
- 9" x 5" x 3.5" for kids and infant shoe packaging
- 11" x 7" x 4" for womens flats and sandals
- 13" x 8" x 5" for mens sneakers, our most ordered shoe box
- 14" x 9" x 5.5" for running shoes with thicker soles
- 15" x 10" x 7" for boots and high tops
Send us the largest size in your run plus tissue allowance and we build the shoe packaging around that.
Board And Print
ZEE Packaging offers kraft and white corrugated, SBS, and rigid greyboard shoe boxes with offset or digital printing, including CMYK and Pantone options for retail, shipping and premium footwear packaging.
- Kraft corrugated, cheap and tough, big in streetwear
- White corrugated when you want print coverage on a shipping shoe box
- SBS C1S for smooth retail shoe packaging
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt for premium
- Offset for volume, digital for smaller runs, CMYK plus Pantone
Finishing And Detail
ZEE Packaging offers mutiple finishing options and interior printing to give shoe boxes a more polished and premium look.
- Matte or gloss lamination, matte hides scuffs better
- Soft touch on premium shoe packaging
- Foil stamp the logo on the lid
- Emboss or deboss on kraft, works really well in this category
- Spot UV over matte
- Printed interior, sneaker buyers photograph this constantly
What Goes In With The Pair
- Tissue paper wrap
- Silica gel sachet
- Care card and authenticity tag
- Size sticker on the end panel, retailers need this
- Handle cut out on larger shoe boxes
Greener Choices
- Recycled kraft shoe box with no film
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Paper tape instead of plastic
- Right sized shoe packaging so you ship less air
How We Work
ZEE Packaging keeps custom shoe box ordering straightforward for growing and established footwear brands.
- 100 unit minimum per shoe box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline help from our designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one box ship on its own without an outer carton?
It can if you go corrugated. A retail shoe box in cardstock needs an outer shipper, otherwise it arrives scuffed and dented.
Do you print the size and SKU on the end panel?
Yes. We can print it fixed, or leave a white block so you apply your own label per size.
How much would it be for a shoebox?
Our shoe box packaging cost starts from $0.70 to $3.80 per unit for corrugated and $2.20 to $8.50 for rigid at moderate quantities. Foil and window patching add to it. Shipping is included in our price. This is an estimate only, so ask our team for an exact quote.
Whats better for a sneaker drop, drawer or lid and base?
Drawer looks more premium and photographs better. Lid and base stacks tighter and costs less. Depends where you are selling.
Will white board stay clean in a warehouse?
Matte lamination helps a lot. Uncoated white shoe packaging picks up marks very fast in a stockroom.
Can you add a handle?
Yes, a die cut handle on the lid or a rope handle on rigid. Common on boots and larger shoe boxes.
Do you supply tissue and stickers as well?
We do. Plenty of clients order boxes, tissue and seal stickers together so everything matches.
