Beginner’s Guide to Shoe Tree

Category : Sneaker General

By kicksonthego             January 27, 2024

A shoe tree is a wooden or plastic device used to help maintain the shape of shoes, particularly leather and now-a-days sneakers shoes, over an extended period of time. It also helps preserve its shape when not in use, thus extending its life. Whether plastic or wood, a pair of shoe trees will help prevent shoes from creasing over time.

What is a Shoe Tree?

How to insert Shoe Tree into sneakers?

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Type of Shoe Trees

01 Spring shoe tree

02 Full-Toe shoe tree

03 Combination shoe tree

04 Split-Toe shoe tree

05 Boot tree

06 Hallowed shoe tree

07 Lasted shoe tree

08 Bespoke shoe tree

Spring Shoe Tree

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These is the most basic form of shoe tree for sneakers which sometimes are not considered as one, basically it’s has a spring mechanism that exerts gentle pressure on the shoe.

Full-Toe Shoe Tree

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As the name suggests, these shoe tree for sneakers have a solid, full-toe design, providing comprehensive support and maintaining the shape of the shoe from heel to toe. They have a spring mechanism which can be wooden or metallic, with 1 or 2 circular rods.

Combination Shoe Tree

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Combination shoe tree for sneakers are also called as Cedar shoe trees as they are usually made from cedarwood. They absorbs moisture and helps them dry faster, which makes your leather last longer.

Split-Toe Shoe Tree

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These shoe tree for sneakers feature a split toe, allowing them to adjust to the width of the shoe. They are particularly useful for maintaining the shape of dress shoes with a pointed toe.

Boot Tree

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Tailored specifically for boots such as motorcycling, hunting, hiking, work and snow boots, these shoe tree for sneakers ensure that your boots retain their structure, preventing unsightly creases and prolonging their lifespan. Easy removal from boots with use of the steel knobs.

Hollowed Shoe Tree

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A more recent trend is hollowed shoe tree for sneakers which is Lightweight and airy, they are perfect for allowing proper ventilation within your shoes, helping to control moisture and odors. The only real difference is that they are extremely lightweight and perfect for travel.

Lasted Shoe Trees

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Crafted to mimic the shape of the last used in the production of the shoe, lasted shoe tree for sneakers offer an exact fit, preserving the unique contours of your footwear. This means that a lasted shoe tree will fit your shoe perfectly, but only on that pair it was built for.

Bespoke Shoe Tree

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The epitome of customization, bespoke shoe tree for sneakers are individually crafted to best fit of them all, filling the entire shoe space This is also called the Rolls Royce of the shoe trees.

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