Why use Shoe Trees

Shoe trees are an essential part of looking after shoes and keeping them in good condition - making them last longer.

How?

1. They help the shoes dry out
2. They help reform the shoe
3. They help straighten out creases

Your feet are one of the sweatiest parts of the body and a lot of moisture ends up in the leather. The shoe also forms a curve shape through use and creases at the front of the arch with each step you take. 

If you don't look after the leather the creases in the upper may end up cracking. So firstly it is important to straighten them out, but secondly it is important to dry the leather and the feed it with good polishes or balms.

Never dry damp or wet shoes or boots near a heat source - you are certain to damage the leather. Let them dry slowly and naturally and generously apply a good wax polish once dry and let it soak in.

Use shoe trees and boot trees to help keep the shape of your shoes and boots, shoe trees will straighten out the creases allowing the application of balms and polishes to where it is needed most.

Our most popular twin tube shoe trees apply gentle end to end pressure as well as pushing out the front part. It is not necessary to have a perfect fit to the shoe as long as gentle pressure is appled in two directions.

See also our Chelsea and Chukka boot trees - again they apply genltle pressure front to back and side of front part. They again are not intended to fill the boot - especially the ankle area. Additionally part of the arch is required to be cut away to allow the boot tree entry 'round the bend'. The main purpose remains - to straighten out creases.

If you have leather soles, the same applies. You should also never get a full rubber sole put over the leather soles in an effort to try to make them last longer as this too can alter the way the shoe bends. We recommend that you use our special partial stick on sole protectors, if you must, try to prolong the life of your shoes. They are designed to only stop you wearing holes and still let the leather breathe.