Shoe Trees

[krspdla]

I have no idea what to look for when it comes to shoe trees. Are these trees from AE decent for the price?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...p_category=216

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...p_category=216

 

[TheWraith]

Here's some good ones: http://woodlore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc...e=Shoe-Trees-M

 

[LanceW]

E uses rebadged woodlore trees.

 

[krspdla]

Alright, well are there any key features I should be looking for when looking for a good shoe tree? Anything that'll set them apart? Cause I can't tell the difference between those and the ones I posted besides the price.

 

[TheWraith]

The ones I provided links for are, I think, the best Woodlore have to offer. I think you'd be fine to go with those.

 

[mizugori]

like the OP, I am wondering what makes them better than the link he posted (the AE ones.)

 

[Unregistered]

Taller vamp, polished knob?

I use ones from here and they work terrific. Perfect for Canadian shoppers with price and shipping.

 

[Nick V.]

Our most popular (and my favorite) is this:
http://woodlore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc...ode=Shoe-Trees
It's much fuller in the vamp and heel. Also, has a double tube, 5 springs. Easy to install and remove.
Ive seen the same tree retailing for $75.00. Only difference is the name plate!

 

[JamesX]

So far the best non-lasted shoe tree I have used is the one made by Rochester. You can get it here http://www.onecedarlane.com/detail.p...&catid=2&sort= They fill out my shoes better and have a full heel - which is essential for me. I have the Epic shoetree and they are great for shoes that it fits but on some of my shoes it doesn't put enough pressure on the side.

 

[malat]

Nordstrom trees work for me. $20 ($15 during sales usually)...

 

[JGloger]

Originally Posted by malat

Nordstrom trees work for me. $20 ($15 during sales usually)...

My local Nordstroms Rack has them around $13 (10 during a sale). I believe they're "seconds" but the imperfections are very minor (minor discoloring, minute scratches or chips, etc).

 

[bwp]

http://www.kgstores.com

Woodlore shoe trees for $12 shipped!

 

[JLibourel]

Originally Posted by malat

Nordstrom trees work for me. $20 ($15 during sales usually)...

Nordstrom trees are exactly the same as Allen-Edmonds split-toe (or whatever they're called) tree.

JAB trees are exactly the same as Allen-Edmonds solid-toe trees and are a good buy at their 50% off everything sales.

Woodlore, who makes all these trees, is a wholly owned subsidiary of AE (if somebody hasn't said this already).

 

[Patek]

I like the BB ones with he Brass knobs and hardware (not their cheaper non-brass knobs ones) for no particular reason other than the nice hardware, the full heel, and the overall substantial feel and quality of the wood.

I usually pick up a couple of pairs during one of their sales. For the shoes I don't really care for, I use the lower end department stores ones that I have lying around.