Did your favorite pair of shoes get wrinkled and creased? Did the upper leather of your favorite footwear crack? Did you unpack your suitcase and your shoes were squished and out of shape?

There is an easy solution to all of these problems: Shoe Trees

Why do athletic shoes and shoes without leather lining break down faster than other shoes?

The answer is: Moisture!         

Feet prespire a lot during the day. The moisture is absorbed into the upper material of your footwear. If your shoes do not have time to dry out completely after they were worn the moisture will rapidly break them down. One sign of this breakdown is cracked upper leather.            

Moist shoes also cause foot odor and promote the growth of bacteria that cause athlete's foot.             

Why do shoes shrink?

The reason is: Moisture!

During the drying process the leather fibers contract and as a result the shoe "shrinks". Cracked upper leather material can be a result of this process.

How can Shoe Trees help?

Shoe Trees are inserted into shoes when they are not worn. They help maintain the original shoe shape, help prevent creases and cracking, and absorb moisture from the lining of the shoes. All this slows down the breakdown process of your footwear and it can considerably prolong the life of your shoes. As and added bonus Shoe Trees also help prevent foot odor and they promote foot hygiene.

Types of Shoe Trees

1. Wooden Shoe Trees for Regular Shoes

Wooden Shoe Trees absorb moisture. They come in different sizes and widths for men's and women's shoes. It is important to purchase the correct size Shoe Tree because only a Shoe Tree that fills out your shoes can effectively do its job.                                                            

A Hardwood Shoe Tree can absorb a large amount of moisture. This way it counteracts shoe shrinkage, creases, and wear patterns.              

If you purchase a Shoe Tree that is adjustablel over length you will be able to slightly stretch your shoes lengthwise.  

If your main focus is on stretching your shoes you need to purchase a Shoe Stretcher with a durable high quality stretching mechanism.

2. Wooden Shoe Trees for Dress Shoes

Wooden Shoe Trees for Dress Shoes are narrower than Shoe Trees for Regular Shoes. They usually have a split toe section so they perfectly adjust to narrow dress shoes. A spring mechanism and a fully shaped heel section allow this Shoe Tree to fill out the shoe in the best way possible to effectively prevent creases and wear patterns in your expensive dress shoes.                                                                   

Shoe Trees are great to retain the shape of your shoes when these are stored.

3. Plastic Travel Shoe Trees

Plastic Shoe Trees are perfect to retain the shape of your shoes when you are traveling. Your shoes will be in perfect shape when you unpack your suitcase.                                                                                 

These Shoe Trees are lightweight and fit in almost any shoe. They are available in different widths for men and women. A durable spring mechanism allows for lengthwise adjustment.                                      

The narrow toe section of the Travel Shoe Tree for Women and the adjustable spring mechanism allow this Shoe Tree to perfectly fit into pumps and other high heel shoes.