(Press Release) — The U.S. Postal Service is making it
easy now for retailers and customers shipping footwear to “strut their stuff” this summer, with the introduction of a new Priority Mail Shoe Box that will accommodate almost any brand and size shoe.

Priority Mail Shoe Box Designed to meet the needs of footwear and clothing retailers, along with direct-to-customer businesses, the new Priority Mail box allows shippers to simply slide in a boxed pair of shoes for easy shipping. The box measures 7-1/2 inches by 5-1/8 inches by 14-3/8 inches, is self sealing, and — as with all Priority Mail packaging — is available at no additional cost to Priority Mail shippers.

The new box also is convenient for anyone who needs to mail shoes as a gift or for repair. And, for the ultimate in convenience and ease of use, customers can use Click-N-Ship — offered online through USPS.com — to print a shipping label with postage and use Carrier Pickup online notification to let their local Post Office know their package is ready for pickup when their letter carrier delivers their mail the following day.

 ”Consumers are purchasing more clothing, shoes, and accessories than ever through the mail, and shoes are one of the hottest growing items in this category,” says Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Anita Bizzotto. “This packaging offers a quick, easy, and convenient solution for our customers in an important and growing market segment. With  the Priority Mail Shoe Box, one size does fit all.”

The new Priority Mail Shoe Box is available online at
http://www.usps.com/shippingsupplies in packs of 10, or — for larger orders — by calling 1-800-610-8734.

source: USPS