I wasn't sure that I needed these, but bought them as an add on to my purchase. I'm so glad that I bought the shoe pouch. Bought two of them. I used to use grocery bags to store shoes when traveling, but these pouches "class" up my travel gear. I was able to get two pairs of shoes ( I have small feet) in one pouch. These pouches are made of great material, well made and the quality is excellent. These pouches are light weight and when compacted down, take up so little space. I also use them to carry/store dirty laundry when traveling.
I'm a size 47 (12.5) so I really gotta push for big shoes, but overall I like that it's a no-fuss shoe pouch with a thin-yet-strong fabric and clean zipper to keep it all tight, much better than a random plastic bag.
I have two of these now and they are perfect for storing shoes in a suitcase and containing any debris and odor. The size is great for me (mens size 11) as they easily fit any shoe. I can also fit lighter weight mid top boots like Altras and Lems, although it is a bit tight. Something bulkier like Blundstones or a larger size would probably be too tight. A lighter casual shoe could probably fit with a pair of flip flops or sandals as well, especially if you have a smaller size.
Makes packing simple! I travel a lot, and very last minute, so being able to throw in my dirty running shoes and knowing that my suits will remain clean is amazing. They are also well built, lightweight yet strong, and will last me forever.