Reddit reviews SONGMICS Pair of Cedar Shoe Tree Twin Tube Shoe Shaper Men's 10.5-11.5 ULST003
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FUNCTIONAL & PRACTICAL: Shoe trees protect your shoes from wrinkles and prevent odor from diffusing; the breathable bag protects your shoes in storage or travelNATURAL CEDAR WOOD MATERIAL: Cedar wood has pleasant aromatic fragrance, especially excels in excellent deodorizing and hygroscopic properties. So completely absorbs the shoe odors and moisture in the shoe. The full shape supports steady and gentle dryingERGONOMIC HEEL DESIGN & ZINC-PLATED KNOB: These shoe tress are designed with full emulational heels which guarantees a complete shape of the shoe. Zinc-plated knob ensures the comfortable insertion and removal of the shoe.FLEXIBLE WIDTH & LENGTH: High-quality double telescopic springs inside evenly distribute the pressure in the whole shoe. On the adjusting screws in front you can adjust also the expansion in width.VARIOUS SIZE RANGES: Sold as a PAIR, suit for leather shoes, sport shoes, leisure shoes, short boots, etc. Ensure years and decades of reliable service in your best shoes.
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Not much to tell. I wanted to replenish the Strategic Shoe Tree Reserve and took a chance on an Ebay store with decent reviews.
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They seem(ed) to work well.
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Not every dice roll pans out and ultimately I'd have to advise against these shoe trees, or any shoe tree with a narrow heel, especially for any shoe that is going to sit in the closet for a decent amount of time.
I noticed that the Ebay tree was stretching out the back of my Lazy Mocs and switched them to JAB trees. u/jso1 brought up the narrow heel on the Ebay trees and then u/YahooEmail mentioned this:
>>Woodlore Epic trees are awesome. The Jos. A. Bank trees are too narrow at the heel ... I've had to pass on several eBay purchases because the seller is stretching the hell out of the heel with their shoe trees
I found this interesting because I hadn't personally experienced this, but it turns out that I have. My response:
>>Well then. I was going to respond with "I haven't seen this to be true," but then I remembered that I have two pairs of AE-line Allen Edmonds shoes in my closet that have been treed since the start with both JAB and AE trees, and I haven't worn them in at least two years.
>>Shoe trees in
>>Shoe trees out
>>Yep. Both trees stretched the hell out of the heel. I am unsure if this issue is not being raised on my other shoes because they get worn regularly, but there is no denying that you are 100% right.
Lesson learned.
TL/DR: Spend the money on Woodlore Epic Shoe Trees instead.
Thanks to u/dsmdylan for the link: these look like a great less-expensive option to the Epic.
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I have a few different types but greatly prefer these in both finish and function. They're completely worth the few extra bucks.
I got them while in china. It's wider at the base of the heel and tapers near thr top.
Amazon has a similar pair.
These "twin spring" shoe trees are a great alternative to the pricier manufacturer products. I picked up several of them and have sanded them down in areas to get a more custom fit for different shoes.
One of the biggest benefits I've found to using these have been the fact that they fit large in the shoe and are actually really good about keeping the toe box from creasing.