Question about shoe trees

[IB240996]

Hi guys,

I'm wondering whether I need to get lasted shoe trees for more expensive shoes or if a generic set will do. If generics will do, which do you recommend?

Thank you.

 

[rioni]

You seriously need to search before starting a new thread.

 

[IB240996]

I searched. Maybe I don't know how to search the forum but I didn't find anything useful.

My question is actually specific to Barker Black shoes, which run a little narrower than what I've noticed most people here wear. I know I didn't put it in the title.

 

[MLIW]

Obviously then people will say the above answer!

 

[IB240996]

Originally Posted by MLIW

Obviously then people will say the above answer!

Huh?

Since I didn't find anything, would it be that hard to point me in the right direction? If the topic has been covered so extensively, why not just post a useful link and let the thread die?

OR - since it's a pretty simple question, why not just take a minute and answer it?

 

[antirabbit]

Get the costco ones. They are adjustable in the width. Any good cedar ones should do.

 

[IB240996]

Originally Posted by antirabbit

Get the costco ones. They are adjustable in the width. Any good cedar ones should do.

I saw a couple of people selling those on the forum and thought they were really nice, especially because, as you mentioned, they are adjustable in the width. I know that natural, unpainted cedar is best for moisture absorption but what I don't know is what benefits lasted trees provide.

Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[jon5986]

Going forward you should try and purchase shoe trees from the company you buy shoes from. They will normally fit the shoe best.

 

[antirabbit]

Originally Posted by jon5986

Going forward you should try and purchase shoe trees from the company you buy shoes from. They will normally fit the shoe best.

it is not a real benifit. They look better and cost about 10X more.

NOT WORTH IT. Just make sure you use trees man.

Now if you had gone for a pair of $7K bespoke shoes, yes, get the lasted trees as it is your last.

 

[IB240996]

I'll take a picture of the upper of the shoes in question (I have a pair built on the same last) and the lasted set of shoe trees that I bought for that pair.
These shoes have a fit that's very close to the foot (I would describe it as fitting like a glove) and they have a pretty narrow cut and a low-sloping upper.
They're not cheap and I'm concerned that using a bulky tree might deform them but would like to avoid the expense of buying lasted trees again. The shoes I may be able to justify, $130 trees I can't, so I'm looking for an alternative.

Thanks for the input, guys.

 

[IB240996]

OK, here are the pictures:
Note the arch on the shoe tree.

First, the shoe:

and the lasted tree: