C&J Shoe Trees

[blackplatano]

They aren't lasted. Not worth it either.

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Originally Posted by Pundit

I was informed by C&J in NYC that the trees are based on the 337 but are not lasted, and as has been stated above, are in full sizes only. I am not a full size but got a pr to see how they look -- as mentioned they are sealed wood (vs JL and EG's unfinished), fit was only OK and not much better conforming than the Woodlores I had been using (again this is with 8.5 shoes and 8.0 trees). I found them crazy expensive, but might have forked over for the 6 pair that I needed if fit was better and unfinished.

For now I am using my one pair in my just worn shoes and swapping them with the Woodlores as my shoe rotation dictates.
- GREAT IDEA

 

[Tarmac]

$75 isn't TERRIBLY expensive. I probably wouldn't buy them but I wouldn't call you an idiot for doing so. They are pretty nice.

 

[ohm]

Just for what it's worth - I like them for C&Js on the 337 last as I find them a much better fit than woodlores, but I don't think they're worth it on any other lasts. I also like that the little brass plaque matches the shoes, but I'm pretty sure that's just OCD.

 

[Cravate_Noire]

Most of my trees are from Bexley, when buying 5 or more you get them for about 15€ a piece.
That's by far the best value for 3 Piece one can get in Western and Central Europe I think
Considering shipping fees and maybe even customs when getting them shipped over the oceans the value may of course decrease.
However I have come to th conclusion to say "thanky you, but no" when I am offered shoe trees in shops...even when buying expensive shoes (except they would be lasted and/or hollowed).
They usually want 45-60€ for trees that are identic with those I can order from Bexley.

 

[Golf_Nerd]

Originally Posted by Pundit

For now I am using my one pair in my just worn shoes and swapping them with the Woodlores as my shoe rotation dictates.

So they never get dry. Do they get moldy?

 

[von Rothbart]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Really? The C&J trees that I have are shaped nicely and conform more to the shoes than, say, Woodlores, but seem to be the "sort of, kind of" lasted trees that EG, Lobb and Vass currently provide, and not a true lasted tree like the hinged trees that EG once provided to 888 models for RLPL, or what you would get from the Saint Crispin's RTW line.

Vass trees are definitely lasted:

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...postcount=1300

JL Prestige trees are lasted, JL stock trees are made on the 8695 last. I do miss the hinged trees from RLPL:

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=155

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

JL Prestige trees are lasted, JL stock trees are made on the 8695 last. I do miss the hinged trees from RLPL:

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=155

I prefer the hinged ones as well. The spring-loaded ones are a pain.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

Vass trees are definitely lasted:


Holy cow, you're right: I just pulled out my Fs in both the spring and three-piece, Us, and 3636s...all different.

Vass just kicks ass.

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

JL Prestige trees are lasted, JL stock trees are made on the 8695 last. I do miss the hinged trees from RLPL:

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=155

The hinged EG/RLPL trees rocked...almost as nice as my Saint Crispin's trees.

- B

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

The hinged EG/RLPL trees rocked...almost as nice as my Saint Crispin's trees.
All EG owners should aspire to them. Although I did find that my Top Drawer sprung lasted trees fit better than my hinged lasted trees for the same last. In all the rest, hinged lasted EG trees pwn all.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by RJman

All EG owners should aspire to them. Although I did find that my Top Drawer sprung lasted trees fit better than my hinged lasted trees for the same last. In all the rest, hinged lasted EG trees pwn all.

I love how hinged, lasted trees snap into place. It is one of those little sensual pleasures.

- B

 

[apropos]

Since C&J shoe trees come in full sizes only, does anyone have any experience shoe-horning a larger shoe tree into the one a half-size below?

Just wondering - am considering splurging on C&J trees for my Belgraves.

 

[doo888]

My C&J trees are different to the ones offered by most internet retailers and I purchased them being told they were lasted trees (for the 337 Bottier last). Does any body know if this is true? I certainly can't find any internet sites offering the ones I have or any information on them, either.

 

[sartort]

those look nice.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by doo888

My C&J trees are different to the ones offered by most internet retailers and I purchased them being told they were lasted trees (for the 337 Bottier last). Does any body know if this is true? I certainly can't find any internet sites offering the ones I have or any information on them, either.

They're calling it the "bottier last" now? lulz.

Those look different from most C&J trees. Did you buy a special style? They sold three special styles a few years ago for some special occasion for which they made trees that were sprung but supposedly lasted. I think they looked like those.