Shoes can take up to 24 hours to fully dry. We recommend rotating your shoes throughout the week, not using the same shoes two days in a row.

If creasing is already visible on the shoes, shoe trees may reduce creases’ appearance but won’t eliminate them entirely. That being said, shoe creasing is a normal part of wearing shoes.

Shoe tree construction

Shoe trees are constructed into two or three solid parts: a front part resembling the forefoot and a back part resembling the heel. The two parts will be spring-loaded to accommodate varying sizes of shoes and provide a more customized fit. Some models have a front part divided into two pieces. These two pieces are also spring-loaded to provide a more custom fit in the shoe’s front.

Shoe trees come in many different materials and shapes. We strongly recommend using shoe trees made out of cedar wood because of their ability to wick away moisture and prevent odor.

A pair of shoe trees of high quality require little maintenance and will last a lifetime. However, it is a good idea to once a year use extra fine-grit sandpaper to open up the wood’s grain.