Cedarwood shoe trees By keeping the leather of a shoe slightly tensioned during periods of rest, the leather will remain as smooth as possible. This way, shoes do not get the chance to sag and lose their shape when slightly damp after use. Moreover, creases at the shoe's flex points will ease up smoothly due to the slight tensioning. An additional advantage of cedarwood is that it has a remarkable ability to absorb moisture as well as give off a pleasant scent.

Shape of the shoe tree An important point of attention to focus on when using shoe trees is the shape of the toe piece and forefoot of the shoe tree, which must correspond to a large degree with the shape of the toe section of the shoe. A shoe tree is not suitable for a shoe if the forefoot and toe piece of the shoe tree are larger than that of the shoe. This can be checked by inserting the shoe tree into the shoe and observing whether the original shape of the forefoot and toe section of the shoe is affected. A poorly fitting shoe tree can permanently alter the shape and even the fit of the shoe.

A polishing aid Shoe trees are a vital tool for polishing shoes. They provide counter pressure from the inside of the shoe while cleaning. This allows you to apply the shoe cream comfortably and accurately.

Last remains in the shoe The longer the last remains in place in the shoe during the production process in the factory, the more beautiful its permanent shape will be. The longer leather is correctly tensioned around a specific form, the more it will take on that form. A piece of leather is initially flat and has a tendency to return to its original shape. The quality of the leather, other reinforcing materials, and the production method also contribute to the shoe's long-term retention of its shape. An excellent aid to ensure the continuation of this process is a shoe tree. The shoe tree essentially takes over the function of the production last after you take your shoes home.