always using the shoe tree?

Mr.K · Jan 26, 2011

I use mine whenever they are not on my feet. I also put them in after wearing to help keep them in shape and to soak up any moisture in the the shoe from the days wearing.

phaseshift · Feb 10, 2011

do spring loaded shoe trees stretch the shoe?

Philip1978 · Feb 10, 2011

Originally Posted by in stitches

keep em in always the shoes will last longer and look nicer

+1

URALLMORONS · Feb 10, 2011

Anyone use the adjustable shoe trees to stretch the shoe out a bit?

My dad gave me some shoe trees that his father used so I am sure they are at least 40-50 years old and it's crazy the toe end expands in width and it has a metal ratcher that you can adjust the length and adjust it a tad bit bigger then the shoe is and push it down and semi for it to stretch.

Anyone?

Dewey · Feb 10, 2011

Shoe trees do not absorb moisture. That is a myth.

If the shoes get soaked, stuff them with paper towels (but not to bursting -- do not stress the wet leather). Do not use shoe trees until they dry out (at room temperature).

gladhands · Feb 10, 2011

I've got about seven or eight pairs of dress shoes in current rotation and only three sets of trees. Do I really NEED a pair for every of pair of shoes, or is this enough? I rotate pretty well.

Also, I don't use trees in any of my casual shoes, but then again, I don't buy high-quality casual shoes.

allaboutshoes · Feb 11, 2011

LWAYS keep your shoes in trees when not wearing them. If your shoe trees are made of cedar (which they should be) it absorbs and eliminates odor giving your shoe that fresh woody scent. Dont wait till your shoes dry from your sweat; put the trees in the second you take your shoes off and let the wood do its thing!

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malat · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by gladhands

I've got about seven or eight pairs of dress shoes in current rotation and only three sets of trees. Do I really NEED a pair for every of pair of shoes, or is this enough? I rotate pretty well.

Yes, Nordstrom - $20. Get some shoe trees for all of the dress shoes.

Geezer · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by Dewey

Shoe trees do not absorb moisture. That is a myth.

If the shoes get soaked, stuff them with paper towels (but not to bursting -- do not stress the wet leather). Do not use shoe trees until they dry out (at room temperature).

What he said. It goes against forum orthodoxy, but I have shoes in my rotation ranging from a few weeks old to the late 1980s, with a variety of trees (plastic, plastic/wood, painted wood, varnished wood, untreated wood). I can't detect any notable difference made by the type of tree if they are well shaped to the shoe.

Any tree is better than no tree at helping keep shape and minimising creasing: so use them. Minimising, though. The only way of keeping shoes looking like new is never wearing them.

This "absorbs moisture" stuff is IMHO bollocks. The best way of drying something is through exposure to heat (not good for leather) or air. Not by holding a big block of solid wood next to it. You don't dry your hair after a shower by holding a 2 by 4 next to your head.

alliswell · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by Geezer

This "absorbs moisture" stuff is IMHO bollocks. The best way of drying something is through exposure to heat (not good for leather) or air. Not by holding a big block of solid wood next to it. You don't dry your hair after a shower by holding a 2 by 4 next to your head.

+1. Why does G&G sell varnished trees if the job of the tree is to absorb moisture?

GBer · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by alliswell

+1. Why does G&G sell varnished trees if the job of the tree is to absorb moisture?

aesthetics

PetePG · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by gladhands

I've got about seven or eight pairs of dress shoes in current rotation and only three sets of trees. Do I really NEED a pair for every of pair of shoes, or is this enough? I rotate pretty well.

Also, I don't use trees in any of my casual shoes, but then again, I don't buy high-quality casual shoes.

Check out Bexley.com. They have 5 shoe trees for 59 Euro.

Broadus · Feb 11, 2011

You can do well picking them up whenever Jos A Bank has a 50% off the first item, 60% off the second, and 70% off the third. I picked up two trees as the 2nd and 3rd items a couple of weeks ago--2 Woodlands for $17.50.

Geezer · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by Broadus

You can do well picking them up whenever Jos A Bank has a 50% off the first item, 60% off the second, and 70% off the third. I picked up two trees as the 2nd and 3rd items a couple of weeks ago--2 Woodlands for $17.50.

http://www.theshoelace.co.uk/acatalo...s_for_Men.html

The Gatco plastic tree toward the bottom of this link is perfectly adequate - and the same tree some high-end makers used to sell, branded for them, at much more cost.

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