Determine how many shoes you are sending to India. One pair sent as a birthday gift has different shipping needs than multiple boxes of shoes sent to a retail store.
Explore shipping options. Third party companies re-ship shoes to India that are purchased online and sent to their warehouse. To ship shoes in your possession, search for companies that deal specifically with shipping to India. Not every city in India is serviced by every shipping company. Find what cities a company services by reviewing the company website or contacting customer service. Decide if its easier to have the shoes shipped to the recipient's address or picked up at a commercial location.
Generate shipping quotes. Main methods of shipping to India are by air or sea. Air shipments take a week. Shipments by sea up to two months. Air shipments cost more than shipments by sea. Generate a quick quote using a link on the the company website to plug in the total weight and dimension of your packaged shoes with your desired shipping method. A preliminary shipping price is given. Receive a finalized price when you ship your shoes. Find out about accepted payment methods.
Inquire if insurance is included in the shipping price or available at additional cost. Insurance replaces your shoes or reimburses you if the shoes are lost or damaged in transit.
Choose your pick-up method. Have the shipping company pick up your securely wrapped shoes at your location. This method is optimal for shipping larger volumes. Another option offered by some companies allow in-person drop-off at a retail location.
Pay for your shipping. Payment in full is due before your scheduled shoe pick-up or upon arrival of the shipping company at your location. When shipping shoes at a retail location, payment is expected before you leave.
Get a tracking number when your transaction is complete. Packages may get lost along the way. You need a way to see the progress of your shipment. The tracking number assists in filing a claim through insurance to recoup your money if your shoes are lost or damaged.
