How to Use Shoe Trees - HOUNDSBAY 

I'm so glad you liked it! Yes, we wear shoes every day - why not take care of them?

Thank you for actually putting in the update 🍷

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.

Yo nigga u just wasting your time he ain't never comin' back.

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@@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?

Yes, You definitely can use them on sneakers! -Rich

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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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

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.

Those would be the black Market Cap shoes by Samuel Hubbard.

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 🤮

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.

You could make a pretty penny with your sweat then

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.

Stephen Wong just bought some from someone

I've realized that after reading the comments 😮

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.