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Pack like a pro with the nifty travel must-have - here's why you need travel shoe bags in your life...

Any traveller who loves to stay organised with packing cubes will want to get their hands on a set of shoe bags for their next trip and if you haven't heard of them before, you're about to learn why they'll change the way you pack forever.

So, what's the point of a shoe bag, anyway? Designed to keep your shoes separate from other belongings in your suitcase, travel shoe bags ensure the soles of your trainers or heels, or muddy hiking boots, are kept away from your clothes. They're also great for keeping your shoes in one place so you can just grab them out of your suitcase and pop them in your hotel wardrobe when you unpack. Plus, they can protect your shoes, especially if you've opted for waterproof shoe bags and there's a spill in your suitcase.

Shoe bags come in different shapes and sizes, too. They might be drawstring shoe bags for placing trainers, heels or sandals inside, or waterproof bags with zips for carrying larger boots. You'll also find bags that carry multiple shoes. Whether you're looking to fit a shoe bag in your weekend bag or a large suitcase, you'll want to browse our pick of available solutions.

You might be looking for the best shoe bags on Amazon with fast delivery, the ones that come in a pack of four or six, or waterproof travel shoe bags. Well, we've got you covered with our favourite styles to buy right now. We've even found a handy set containing travel toiletry bags, too.

As sleek as its packing cubes, carry-on suitcases and holdalls, Away's shoe bags come as small or large cubes. They're made from water-resistant material to keep your footwear or clothing protected. We love the collapsible divider that allows you to separate the shoes and there's a mesh pocket that's ideal for popping in a pair of flip flops or slippers to wear around your hotel.

A multiple travel shoe bag, this one features six compartments so you can fit one shoe in each slot or a pair in each, if you have smaller shoes. We like that it comes in one large bag with a handle that can be placed in a large suitcase or carried on its own. Shoppers love it too and say it's "sturdy" and "good quality".

We're a big fan of travel set solutions at the GH office and like this one from Lakeland that contains two shoe bags and two travel toiletry bags. One of the toiletry bags hangs up for convenience and the other is a zip-up wash bag, ideal for shampoo and other essentials. The travel shoe bags can be zipped up and have handles for easy carrying. Lakeland also gives a three-year guarantee so you can feel confident the bags will last.

A luxury option for travellers in search of premium shoe bags, this duo by Paravel is sustainable, too. The organisers feel like they're made from the finest materials but are constructed from six recycled water bottles. How's that for protecting the planet while you travel in style? The transparent panel shows you which pair of shoes are in each bag and the larger cube is ideal for long boots or a few pairs of trainers.

Amazon's very own shoe bags are sold as a pack of four organisers that are lightweight, sturdy and foldable. There are two extra-large and two standard zip-up shoe bags and travellers praise how light they are to carry. One says: "The largest shoe bag easily accommodated my sons size 13 shoes. Ideal for keeping shoes away from clothes when packed in suitcase."

You can buy it as a single shoe bag or a pack of two, and in grey or black, and this waterproof shoe bag from Pack All has been praised as "brilliant". The mesh design helps you spot which shoes you're about to grab and the carry handle makes the bag ideal for taking to the beach, on walks and putting straight in the car. One happy traveller says: "I have bought three of these. They are a life saver and attractive. Keeps nasty footwear away from clean clothes."

Travelling with big walking boots? These shoe bags by TRAVELTO are worth checking out. Made from durable nylon, this set of two shoe bags will protect your shoes and clothing. They're spacious enough for carrying larger footwear and if they get muddy, the bags can be cleaned in the washing machine. One shopper says: "I wanted bags to put my dirty walking boots in after a day in the hills to keep my car clean and these didn’t disappoint."

These large drawstring shoe bags come as a set of four and feature transparent panels for you to identify your footwear. They're lightweight and simple in design as a practical travel must-have worth carrying in your case. One traveller says: "I particularly like the see-through end, this means you don’t have to open each bag to see which shoes are in which bag. Well made, draw string to pull together so shoes don’t slip out."