How to Use Shoe Trees - HOUNDSBAY
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Any guy who cares about his dress shoes should be using Shoe Trees. In this video, we address:
What is a Shoe Tree?
How does a Shoe Tree make your shoes last longer?
How do you use Shoe Trees?
Why should you use a Shoe Horn?
Now go take care of your nice dress shoes!
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Thank you so much, this video was so useful and thorough! I've just been introduced to the shoe tree and shoe horn universe after finding them on a thrift store. Extremely useful for people who want to make their shoes last forever!
I'm so glad you liked it! Yes, we wear shoes every day - why not take care of them?
Thanks for the advice. Couldn’t figure out which shoe tree went in which shoe until watching this
2 years after the experiment and no update
Yo nigga u just wasting your time he ain't never comin' back.
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Would you recommend a split toe for sneakers, and a single toe for dress shoes? Or does it not really matter?
I need these for my Nike Jordans and Nike Air Max shoes, great video
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Much appreciated
Seems to me that putting a cotton ankle sock on the shoe tree before inserting it into the shoe would take moisture out of the leather quickly.
Update:
Got my own set of cedar shoe trees, and it seems that putting an ankle sock on them might make them a little bit too big and possibly stretch my shoes a little bit, so I’m not going to use ankle socks on my trees.
Thank you for actually putting in the update 🍷
You are Awesome I learned a lot from this video thank you so much I’m working in Mens shoes and I had no idea about that
can you use them on sneakers?
Yes, You definitely can use them on sneakers! -Rich
Very good explanation thank you so much
why did you green screen yourself?
Pule N' Games I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't mentioned it lol. It looks good though.
@@ramblin_man23 SAME!!!
And why that background?
Great video. i try finding shoe tree experiment I didn't find the year long experiment on your blog?
How can I stretch my fabric/leather shoes? I own the split style shoe tree but this doesn't stretch the shoe. They are mostly tight at the top of the laces, closest to my ankle. The pressure is annoying and uncomfortable. Please help! Thx!
Would they work for pull on leather boots ive just purchased a pair and would like them to last so would i need a different shaped shoe tree or are they universal
Thank you for explaining how to use them Rich. Can you add a direct link to the blog in the description?
Done! Thanks for Asking!
@@HoundsBay i just bought 2 pairs in size XXL for my size 13 shoes. they are way too small. there is no pressure, just kind of loose in there. could they be miss sized?
I’m all for shoe trees, but the average guy does not sweat a pint a day from his feet. That’s just silliness.
I’m really confused. My shoe trees are this exact shape and now the heel feels stretched out. I got the right size. I wear a size 11 and the shoe tree was sized for up to a size 11. Anyone have any idea how to prevent show stretch?
Don’t socks soak up the moisture?
Is it a problem if the shoe trees stay in far more than 24 hours? Say I use the pair 2-3 times a month, so they will be stored and with shoe trees almost permanenty.
ljdelgado no. It actually helps
Leaving them in for longer than 24 hours should not hurt your shoes, so long as they fit properly (not bulging out on the sides of the shoe). Like Harrison Wedgeworth said the longer they are in, the more they help keep the shape of the shoe. Plus the cedar will help keep insects away!
Work goes much faster and nicer with stodoys instructions.
Can I leave a shoe tree in a. Shoe for a long period of time if I don't use a shoe often
Thank you very helpful! I just got my shoe tree in the mail and I love the smell, and I’m using mine on my Thursday boots. I am looking forward to many years with my boots. I’ll also look into shoe horns.
Is there a shoe tree for boots?
Do we need shoe trees for sneakers
That blog was a bust eh? Looks like it was never updated even once haha
Hey folks. Really good video. Thanks. Question. If my size is 13 is it ok to use 12 or should you match your feet size? Thanks.
No bunion stretchers? Some shoe trees have holes drilled where you can insert a small plastic knob to stretch the leather out just a little bit more in an area where you tend to get some rubbing of the little toe or perhaps the first knuckle of the big toe. Obviously getting well fitted is important but feet do change over time.
松田もしくろす this isn't a stretcher. There's a difference. Did you watch the whole video? These are placed in your shoe/boot while it isn't being worn to hold shape and disperse water moisture from sweat or humidity (which dries it out). A Stretcher is used to get the desired fit and then is no longer used on that shoe/boot unless your foot changes (bunions, in grown toe nail). If you have to stretch a pair of boots or shoes quite a bit especially if you have an abnormal walk or foot shape, this will help keep it in that shape and looking it's best.
I just cut my toes and parts of my foot off when issues as such arise. How can your foot have a bunion if it is cut off and disposed of? Not my bunion, not my problem.
You could put an R on the right shoe tree and an L on the left shoe tree during manufacture!
Is it ok to buy used cedar shoe trees?
I think if it was clean and if you did some light sanding to bring out the grain, it'd be ok. Just be aware if you don't air it out and clean them, there will be someone else's sweat on them... For like $24 I'd buy my own 🤮
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Thanks. Is there a different type of show tree for boots? Or do these work for them too?
Yes, there are "boot tree" that come in different shapes. Some are for "western" style boots and have a different shape. You could still use these in shorter boots like work boots.
My shoe size vary from company to company, a dress shoe I have is size 43, whole another one I also wear is 45-45.5, which size in houndsbay shoe tree should I get?
(So from 10-11.5 in American sizes)
Large.
Would you suggest any shoe shine machines? I usually shine them by hand but it gets tiring sometimes. Thank you
Glad I'm not the only one who finds it tiring to shine by hand! Unfortunately I have no experience with the machine ones. I've seen some in the local cobblers/shoe repair places. If you have a trusted shoe repair/cobbler, I would ask them, and they may even let you take one for a test run. My guess would be that it wouldn't be as effective as doing it by hand, but it may cut down on the time if you were to start with the machine and then finish by hand.
Let me know if you're able to find one and what the results are. I'm definitely curious too!
@@HoundsBay thank you! It does get tiring I have a lot of shoes! LOL
That's not Gale from Seattle Coffee Gear
I received my first order of your trees. One was cracked down the center and one part I could lift a price of the wood which will split. You sound good in the videos. Now one inspects your trees when they ship out. I’m so disappointed.
Can you use these for Jordan's 😂
How long does a shoe tree last?
When the shoe tree becomes saturated with sweat after extensive usage it is recommended to lightly sand down the shoe tree. Basically, lightly sanding an old shoe trees brings in new life for it. Theoretically, the shoe tree can last decades if someone isn't abusing the piss out of it.
What about shoe trees for Chukka and Chelsea boots?
Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.
can you leave a shoetree in for longer than 24hrs?
Hi Mohamoud, thanks for your question! Yes, you can leave them in for more than 24 hours, and many people do. -Rich from HOUNDSBAY
Yes, keeping them in longer than 24 hours is not a problem. It's just not necessary to keep them longer to get the benefits. I actually ALWAYS have shoe trees in my shoes when I'm not wearing them. -Rich
best for you to leave them on always and only remove to when you going to wear your shoe trees
Yes. As long as you like.
Nordstrom sells the best wooden shoe trees!
Stephen Wong just bought some from someone
It shouldn't take 6 and 1/2 minutes to explain this
My feet barely "sweat", I wash them throughly and they don't smell.
what the hell i am noticing at the edges of your hair..!! and lighting feels so uneven almost like a backlit.. Feels like a chrome screen. i mean you must have shot this video behind blue or green background..!!
I’m disappointed in you. I received trees that were either used but definitely not inspected. Very disappointed
Your experiment is a nice idea but is badly done and worthless, or worse: misleading. If you want to take a photo showing the real-world effect of the shoe tree in the left shoe, TAKE THE TREE OUT FIRST, put the shoes on, walk for 10 minutes, and THEN take a photo. The only thing one can see on your current photos is that the wrinkles smooth out when the shoe tree is stretching them from below.
Thank you Adam Hosman, I was about to say something similar, or that they did a really bad marketing job, but you said it better. I can hardly see any difference in any of the pictures, certainly nothing that would make me eagerly want to buy their shoe trees, or any shoe trees at all. Still, I think I better get a few more pairs to protect my investment, just in case.
I own two pairs of Florsheim shoe trees but I have 8 pairs of houndsbay for the rest of my shoes. I will be placing an order for four more sets.
How can I stretch my fabric/leather shoes? I own the split style shoe tree but this doesn't stretch the shoe. They are mostly tight at the top of the laces, closest to my ankle. The pressure is annoying and uncomfortable. Please help! Thx!
Thats not a cheap shoe tree thats a womens high heel shoe tree
So the first one isn’t actually going to help with stretching the shoe?
I have narrow heels, shoe trees with wde heels could, over time, make my shoes unwearable for me.
I don't sweat so I don't need it, right?
dress shoes are a waist of leather! really how to use a shoe tree, lmao stick it in the shoe!
So...I collect vintage harness boots, they are ALL square toe, somthing like this would be nice for the 2 or 3 I wear very often but also nice for while they are sitting so they dont collapse. I have the ones I hardly wear or only special occasions stuffed with stiff paper but obviously it isnt going to correct the form. I havent found anything to fit a square toe tall shaft boot.....What do you recommend? 95% of the boots I own are Frye or Tex or Acme, however I do have a couple of vintage shoe company harness boots, just to give you an idea of what they look like.
Hi Jeremy,
Some companies like Red Wing make some boot trees that may work for what you're looking for. I have not used them myself, but they have a higher heel portion to help keep the shaft of the boot straight. They're a little more expensive than your typical trees. The other alternative would be going with adjustable shoe trees, probably sizing up to make sure you get enough pressure, and then using boot shapers, paper, or I've heard cutting up pool noodles are a good way to keep the shafts straight. I'm not sure how tall the boots are, but that would be my recommendation. The shoe trees wouldn't probably fit all the way into the toe, but should get enough pressure before the toe, where the boot bends where you walk, to work alright.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I sweat a pint of Guinness, every week 😋
You could make a pretty penny with your sweat then
How do you adjust the shoe tree?
😅
Well, I checked your blog and there is only a post of Sam's shoes, brand new. Over 1 year later no updates.
Hi Aguafria, Unfortunately you are correct. We updated our website and haven't been able to get the blog updates back yet. We're working on getting the results up for the whole year. Thanks for checking and for your patience!
Holy smokes! A pint of sweat per day? Forget cedar! Do you make them out of absorbent foam or Upsalite?
Question - I want to buy the right size, but I've got a Size 44, which is a US 10.5, but it's about a quarter size too small. After a couple of days breaking them in, they are better, but I'd like to put a shoe tree in it and they are all sold as EU sizes. Should I go for a 43/44 or use a 45/46 and allow the shoe trees to expand them out?
Shoes were from shoepassion and are of very high quality.
I'm living overseas and it's a major pain in the ass to send things back and forth from Europe right now and I have already worn the shoes outdoors now to break them in.
They don't need much extra room, they are only slightly tight for around the first 30-40 minutes wearing them. However, at the end of wearing them for a full 10-12 hrs and doing a lot of walking, they definitely feel a bit snug.
Can I use these for the 1460 bex smooth leather platform doc martens boots? If so which type of shoe tree would be better for them?
Hi, thanks for the informative video. Do shoe trees come in different sizes, or is it one size fit all shoes?
We make 5 different men's sizes. Some of the lower-end brands say theirs will fit all sizes but I don't see how that's possible. -Rich from HOUNDSBAY
Hi Ziiggy77 - They are size-specific. Check out the different sizes on our website!
How tight should the shoe trees fit inside the shoe? I bought a pair at a department store with some dress shoes. They were sold by size of the shoe, however, they are quite snug and tight inside the shoe.
What if your shoe tree starts to smell? Can you clean them? Or should you replace them?
You can try to lightly sand the shoe trees to help bring back the natural cedar smell. Try to use a fine grit, or finishing grit, to ensure you don't sand away too much.
Is it worth it to use boot trees for chukka or will regular shoe tree be okay
On the stodoys website you can count on professional help with problems and technical support.
Thanks. I’m buying 3 pairs
How many shoe trees should I have?
Do these work for 6 inch dress boots
what is the manufacturer and style of those black shoes? thanks.
Those would be the black Market Cap shoes by Samuel Hubbard.
What is the difference between both kind of shoe tree, I mean the split and the others, when do I should use one or another?
They both work really well, but the split toe opens when pushed in, so it "adjusts" to the correct width. If you buy the vented toe, they fill the toe area a little more, but you need to make sure you get the right fit since they don't self-adjust. I love both versions, but the model I personally use is the split toe. I hope this helps! -Rich
Just ordered a set, thanks 👍👍
Took me 2 minutes to realise it's a green screen
I've realized that after reading the comments 😮
Thank you for great tutorials.
I’m owning 12 pairs of your shoe trees.
They are just wonderful.
i just got a couple and they are very small. got the XXL and it is too small for size 13 shoes. how do you find the sizing?
He didn't show how to adjust the shoe tree. They can't be same size/lenght.
do it yourself , go to woodprix page and learn how.
This video helped me a lot. You deserve my subscription.
Question: How long should shoe tree stay in my shoes? Or should i just leave them inside if I'm not wearing my shoes?