Expert Advice

Taking Your Shoes on the Go: Sneaker Travel Bags

Jun 30, 2022

Itching to get out of town for a bit this summer or planning a road trip come fall? Before you begin your packing lists, make sure you have the best sneaker travel bags on hand. After all, you’ve spent plenty of time curating your sneaker collection over the years. When you travel, you want to treat your shoes carefully, so they’re tucked away, ready to be worn throughout your adventures.

Why Use a Sneaker Bag?

How many times have you stuffed your suitcase full of clothes with your shoes as an afterthought? Sometimes the only option you have, particularly if you’re flying, is to lay them on top of everything and then hope the suitcase zipper closes.

Packing can be hard on your sneakers if you’re not careful. Containing your shoes in a sneaker travel bag will help them keep their structure throughout your treks. Plus, since you’re bringing your shoes on a trip, we can safely assume you plan to wear them. So maybe it’s not a great idea to mix your clothing with those dirty outsoles. (Ew!)

Types of Sneaker Travel Bags

Whether you’re heading to the West Coast, East Coast or somewhere in between, make sure you have the right travel bags for those kicks. Your sneaker bags can be as simple as a duffel bag filled only with shoes, or you can wrap your sneakers in dust bags and put them in a crossbody bag or backpack. Or you can choose from a variety of shoebox-style bags specifically designed to hold your sneaks.

The Best Sneaker Bags on the Market

We’re huge fans of these sneaker travel bag options for the ultimate shoe protection.

  • The Nike Shoebox Bag helps keep kicks pristine with a classic shoebox silhouette featuring a full-zip closure, convenient removable crossbody strap and ventilation.
  • Jordan Jan The Shoebox is another full-zip closure option with a shoebox shape, exterior ID tag and synthetic patent leather lining.

Wherever your travels take you — via plane, train, boat or car — reach your destination with your kicks safely tucked in sneaker travel bags from Hibbett | City Gear.