Cardboard Shoe Boxes are custom-printed paperboard cartons for footwear brands, cobblers, and sneaker resellers that need a sturdy branded box for sneakers, heels, boots, and sandals. Each box is printed to your artwork in full-color CMYK.
A printed paperboard carton gives footwear a clean stacking face on the shelf and a branded surface for sizing, model names, and care notes - so a warehouse can read the SKU at a glance and a customer gets a box worth keeping. Print the inside and the lid carries your logo or a sizing chart when the buyer opens it.
Cardboard Shoe Boxes Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Carton style: lift-off lid or tuck-end folding carton
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- FSC option: available on request
Best Used For
- Sneakers and athletic footwear
- Heels, flats, and dress shoes
- Boots and seasonal styles
- Resale and limited-drop packaging
Printing & Finishing
- Matte or gloss lamination for a wipe-clean surface
- Spot UV to highlight a logo or drop name
- Foil stamping for premium lines
- Emboss or deboss for a tactile brand mark
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer with free design help and free US shipping. Standard MOQ is 50 units. Run 7-business-day standard production or a 5-day rush, printed in full-color CMYK with an FSC paper option. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and you get a quote within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard MOQ is 50 units. Specialty rigid styles start at 100+.
How long is production? Standard production is 7 business days, with a 5-day rush available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Cardboard Shoe Boxes
Ordering custom cardboard shoe boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days



