Can I bring it?
Can I bring sneakers on a plane?
Can I bring sneakers on a plane?
Rule at a glance
Sneakers baggage decision
- Carry-on
- Allowed
- Check that the pair fits within your cabin allowance.
- Checked baggage
- Allowed
- Pack the pair to avoid damage or soiling.
- Scope
- This answer is based on published guidance from Transportation Security Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.
Send this rule directly to the person you are travelling with.
Why?
Ordinary shoes are permitted. BUPHY uses 800 g per pair as an estimated packing weight.
Estimated packing weight: about 800 g each · editable in My Bag
Before you fly
- 1Check the departure-security rule and the Transportation Security Administration source again before travel.
- 2Check the item’s components, sharp parts, battery and fuel status.
- 3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.
Official source
Transportation Security Administration
Last verified · Sep 2026
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.Frequently asked questions
Can I bring sneakers in carry-on baggage?
Check that the pair fits within your cabin allowance.
Can I pack sneakers in checked baggage?
Pack the pair to avoid damage or soiling.