Stratton Cedar Shoe Tree for Men  

Made from 100% natural premium aromatic red cedarwood. Fits all brand sizes, lengths, and widths. Finished with elegant gold branding plates

Pros

• Preserves the original shape of the shoe
• Solid wood has a good smell
• High-quality logo appearance –
• 100% natural premium aromatic red cedar wood –

Cons

• The shipping box is too big

Eachway Men’s and Women’s Shoe Widener

4-way shoe expander. Works well with different types of shoes. Durable materials (high-quality ABS plastic material with a solid steel shaft)

Advantages

• It works with high heels
• It widens the EEE shoes
• Offers a 4-way stretch –
• Comes with a set of 2 shoe stretchers, 8 bunion plugs, 2 enhancement pads, 1 shoehorn, 1 shoe bag –

disadvantages

• The design is lacking

Pair of Woodlore adjustable shoe trees for men

Made in the USA. Made with steel hardware and nylon straps. Shipped in pairs

Pros

• Made of aromatic cedar to absorb moisture and deodorize shoes
• Has a nylon strap for easy removal
• Well constructed –
• Absorbs moisture very well –

Cons

• Hard to choose the right size

 

HOUNDSBAY Men’s Cedar Shoe Tree with Wide Heel

 

Contains over 75% cedar heartwood. Extends the life of your shoe from the inside out. Laser engraved RIGHT and LEFT

Pros

• Contains the maximum amount of natural aromatic cedar oil
• Extend the life of your shoes –
• Wide heel with comfortable hook handle –
• Prevents wrinkles from forming –

Cons

• Weak springs

Stratton men’s adjustable shoe tree

 

Made to optimize a lasting cedar aroma. Fits all brand sizes, lengths, and widths. Cedarwood from American farmers

Pros

• Preserves original shape and length
• Provides the highest level of shoe care
• Absorbs moisture and sweat to prevent natural odors from developing
• Prevents wrinkles from appearing –

Cons

• Hard to choose the right size

FAQ Shoe trees

Is a shoe tree necessary to choose?

The quick answer is yes. You need shoe trees. By constantly placing trees in leather shoes, you can preserve the shape of your finest dress shoes and secure the leather by eliminating moisture and even strong odors.

It would be perfect to have a shoe tree in any pair of nice shoes you buy – no, you don’t need one in your sneakers – however, it’s not completely important as long as you change shoes and shoe trees weekly. After that, shoe trees maintain structure and help with odor removal.

Shoe trees function:

• To naturally absorb excess moisture. To dry the lining of the shoes after wearing them for a few hours, you may need to use a shoe tree. Otherwise, the lining of leather shoes can start to rot and smell horrible.
• To keep the original shape of the shoe. In addition, untreated leather shoes without a shoe tree may crack and lose their shape ;
• Buying a shoe tree is undoubtedly several times cheaper than buying a new pair of shoes;

What is the reason for using a shoe tree?

A shoe tree keeps a shoe in its proper shape so that it dries properly and, by wicking away moisture, prevents the leather from cracking. The absorbent material often hardens the shoes’ inside so they do not rust.

Even more important than maintaining shape, shoe trees often play a key role in wicking moisture from perspiration, a significant cause of liner rot and leather deterioration. This is especially important if the shoes are worn without socks.

In addition, a good shoe tree keeps the shoe in its correct shape so that it dries properly and prevents the leather from deforming due to moisture absorption. Moisture usually gives leather shoes a bad smell, so that a shoe tree can help.

How long should you leave shoe trees on?

Some experts say it’s bad for leather shoes to leave shoe trees in for more than 24 hours. You should slip the shoe trees into the shoes after each wear. But it’s best to air out the shoes, at least for an hour, before putting the shoe tree devices inside. To let the leather shoes dry entirely, leave them in this position for 24 hours, at least.

What can you use instead of a shoe tree?

Some say shoe trees are unnecessary and can be replaced by old socks or underwear. These pieces of clothing can be placed inside the shoes when you travel. Yes, shoe trees can add weight to your luggage.

That’s why stuffing everyday shoes with underwear and socks can become an excellent temporary decision. However, more expensive leather shoes are worthy enough to be carried with wooden shoe trees that retain their shape perfectly.

Are plastic shoe trees good?

Most shoe trees are made of cedar wood or plastic. Cedar shoe trees generally serve longer than plastic devices. Plus, they share a clean cedar scent with natural leather shoes. And wooden shoe trees can retain the natural shape of leather shoes. In addition, they can absorb moisture.

You can’t expect all these benefits if you use plastic shoe trees. And the most significant disadvantage of plastic shoe trees for leather shoes is that the shoes will not breathe appropriately with such devices. And shoe leather needs to breathe to retain all its natural benefits.

However, plastic shoe trees can be used for all shoes that are not leather because they have indisputable advantages:

• Lightweight;
• Portable;
• Affordable;

In other words, you may need a plastic shoe tree while on vacation or a business trip. So it could be a temporary travel solution to keep your shoe shape intact.

Are shoe trees bad for leather shoes?

Shoetrees are often chosen to keep the shape of your shoes as they dry out after a day of wear. Shoe trees need to be placed in the shoes, and this should be done daily. Cedarwood, the material chosen to create most shoe trees, easily absorbs moisture and even strongly prevents odor.

Several shoe trees are accessible on the American market, so when selecting the suitable shoe trees, be very patient. The wrong shoe trees can damage not only the shoe but also affect the foot.

Because of the odd shape of the standard shoe tree, the waist area of the shoe is stretched and deformed outward. The leather can stretch over a long period to form an uncomfortable lump that can be difficult to repair.

Ideally, the shape of the shaft should resemble the shoe’s shape. Be sure to fill the areas of the upper fairly evenly when choosing shoe trees.

Do shoe trees stretch your shoes?

No. High-end shoe trees are designed to preserve the lining of shoes and smooth out wrinkles. These devices have clips for precise position stretching and can be placed on the toe shape in different locations.

Shoe shafts/stretchers are typically made from hardwood materials such as cedar, birch, and maple. They also have a solid metal shaft that changes regularly to put extra pressure on your shoe. This slow friction stretches the shoe’s leather and makes it more comfortable. Shoe trees are equipped with clips for precise positional stretching and can be placed at different locations on the toe shape. One shoe tree can fit both right and left shoes.

Can shoe trees repair creases?

Expert shoemakers recommend choosing high-quality shoe trees to store normal shoes and leather shoes with wrinkles. They help smooth out and add rigidity to leather shoes that have seen better days.