DO YOU REALLY NEED SHOE TREES? | Cobbler's Choice Boot Tree Review

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
This video is dedicated completely to Shoe Trees. Guys if you haven’t tried shoe trees than this video will give you a ton of information to determine if you want try a pair. Let me know if you have a pair or would be interested in running these Cobblers Choice Boot Trees. We would love to know if you have any conditioner ideas or thoughts, let us know in the comments below. What would you like to see us review next?
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[@astoriacub]

Cedar shoe/boot trees are necessary for quality footwear. The shoe/boot tree keeps the boots' shape and helps absorb the moisture in the leather preventing odor and the leather rotting from the inside out. Trees add years of wear to your footwear, they pay for themselves in the long run.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for watching.

[@bakedkalechips69]

I just got a pair of Stratton boot trees in size large for my Grant Stone Brass Boots which are size 9 and they fit perfectly. The smell, finish, hardware, and functionality of the Stratton boot tree is excellent and I highly recommend!

[@GentlemansJourney]

I need to get my hands on some of those (the boot trees and some Grant Stone Boots)!! Thanks for watching and glad you are taking care of that investment.

[@johnversluis3084]

I have 10 pairs of the Stratton for my collection and work boots that get wet

[@gergemall]

Wonderful

[@miopera40]

I've had the clobbler ones for.several years on rangers and blacksmiths, they work. The shape is holding nice no clowning or bowing and they are ready for the next day after taking them on 6" of water.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Glad to hear a lengthy review of them! Mine are still going strong and use them daily. Hope the 6in of water was a fun story.

[@brotherjack8339]

Just bought my first pair of iron rangers, stopped by the good will store and they had a beautiful pair of boot trees for five bucks. THANK YOU JESUS!!!

[@GentlemansJourney]

How good is that bro, yup Praise Jesus! 🥾🥾

[@steveweast475]

Wait that's illegal

[@lecompteman5810]

Good job on your video. I like your genuine approach to your feedback.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Really appreciate you dropping this comment mate!

[@toddprice82]

Excellent video, thank you for the great information.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Appreciate ya checking it out, I’ve undoubtedly seen the benefit of running shoe trees over the years! 🥾🥾

[@james-ianwright4372]

Shoe trees are a must. I have to wear green tags work boots as part of my job. I have three pairs at the moment provided by the company. The oldest pair are good as new. As they have been cleaned, conditioned once a month and at work they live with a shoe tree in them. My second pair also at work also live with with shoe trees on them and are conditioned once a month. The last pair I have at home with boot trees in them and they are conditioned once a month.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Sounds like a gentleman with a well oiled conditioning process! I talk about understanding your leather and sounds like you got it down. Thanks for watching the video.

[@dbluntson5243]

Very informative video sir. I bought the cobblers choice and I’m glad that I got the right size. Lol. I ordered a pair of the Red Wings Blacksmith from the store after trying on an Iron Ranger. I can’t wait until they are delivered. After seeing the Iron Ranger in person, I am now a fan. I’m eyeing the Black Harness color way. There’s something about the construction and the build when you put Red Wings on for the very first time. Later.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Couldn’t agree more mate! Can’t wait for your boots to arrive.🥾🥾

[@mm64030]

I recently bought some allen edmond shell cordovan boots and will be buying some shoe trees. These cost a pretty penny so i gotta make sure i take good care of them

[@GentlemansJourney]

I don't blame you one bit, those are some great boots! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@gergemall]

Liked and subscribed. I love Thursday’s Boots

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks a bunch man!

[@alexk3948]

Thanks, there seems to be limited choices and high prices on boot trees but I guess they're probably worth it in the long run.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I certainly have boots that do fine with out them but I try to run them as much as possible. Sanding down old ones is a great start

[@BrumBrym]

Thanks brother!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Cheers 🥾🥾

[@djchino]

Thanks for the video, I was looking forward to this vid 🤙🏼

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for watching!! 🥾🥾

[@robertvarner8993]

I just bought a medium set of cobbler's choice boot trees for my size 9 1/2 wingtips from Thursday and they were to small. Returning for a large set.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That’s great info for people reading this, thanks!!

[@cjdeas1528]

This certainly was helpful! Thanks!

[@GentlemansJourney]

That’s very encouraging, more coming soon! 🥾🥾

[@splashpit]

Australians watching this your best bet for tree shoes is ( Trimly ) . I bought a package deal of 3 shoe and 1 boot tree for the same price it cast me to buy and freight 1 pair Redwing boot trees.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching! 🥾🥾

[@anthonyhermes3593]

Great video!! Thankyou for sharing. I’ve got to get some shoe trees!

[@GentlemansJourney]

It’s really became second nature for me. I thought it would be annoying at first taking them in and out but it’s no big deal. Appreciate you watching 🥾🥾

[@saaaaaaaaalt838]

Just got a pair of shoe trees for my new Thursday captains. They were already labelled on the lower end of what I'd consider my size but even so they're so tight and they barely fit in. Size 8.5 us with the trees labelled for 41-42 eu. I can't find any of a lower size for any sort of reasonable price so I guess I'll do without.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Best of luck getting that sorted!

[@darrenmuso2621]

Same problem with my rm williams

[@nomex8461]

wow, those Cobbler's Choice are what I've been looking for! I have multiple pairs of 10-14 hole Doc Martens. This is good for the shaft.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Nice! I've been impressed with mine. Thanks for watching!

[@alternateunreleasedshellac505]

Short answer, yes.

[@GentlemansJourney]

👍👍

[@Werewolf0216]

I want to use shoe trees, and I've tried some but returned them because it seems they would put a lot of tension/pressure on the back of the shoe/boot and I didn't want them to ruin the inside construction because of the significant pressing into the materials. I guess I need to try something else that might work better.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yeah, it shouldn’t be busting any stitches. 🥾🥾

[@a.l.newsome7395]

Great job on the video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@GentlemansJourney]

I appreciate it! much more coming your way!!

[@MrSilvervw]

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thank you! Cheers! Love throwing boot trees in my boots!

[@SaltShack]

Woodlore is the best way to go. The Cobblers Choice with the extra shaft support work well for some boots. Viberg 230 O.K. 2040 No Go. The wooden ankle just doesn’t match the cut of the boot and don’t fit all the way inside leaving a pressure point, actual visual bump, pushing out the leather above the heel counter, that’s probably a problem. Sizing on most shoe trees work as advertised except if the boot is a higher volume like Viberg 1035 and Wolverine 1000 mile that I’ve gone up a size from large, 10.5 iron ranger 10 Viberg 2030 to XL, 10.5 1000 mile 10 Viberg 1035. I agree you don’t want to compress the spring to much but It should hold itself in place without rattling around inside the boot.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Appreciate that information! I’ll have to get some Woodlore. The fit is certainly important to get right 🥾🥾

[@fredzeng7337]

Nice video,nice shoe trees.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Love the Cobbler's Choice! Thanks so much for watching the video, Hope to catch ya in the next one.

[@teikohdotcom]

Great video as usual!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Means a lot coming from you!! 🥾🥾

[@cjanquart]

The only bespoke boot I've considered would be Schmidt's Bootmaker out of Wyoming but their styles just don't resonate with me and they're in the ~$600 range of Nick's. If you're spending hundreds of dollars on boots that aren't a cheap garden/yard/work boot, it makes sense to spend the $50 for those nice Cobber's Choice boot trees. My dad used to have that metal shoe tree for his army dress shoes.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks for your thoughts on this. Yes, I agree there are a lot of boots that might not be suitable for boot trees.

[@RedDungca]

Do you use that on your red wing moctoe?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yes! 🥾🥾

[@jeffhreid]

Shoe trees are especially important for dress shoes

[@GentlemansJourney]

True!!

[@sjisjsissk]

Stuffing boots with old socks or cardboard inserts have the same effect or no? If they aren’t wet from sweat? I typically wear multiple socks with my heavy boots so they are not wet

[@GentlemansJourney]

Certainly covers many of your bases going that route. The wood shoes trees has a spring that will help hold the shape of the boot a bit better and cedar helps to keep bugs out. Glad to hear you care about your boots mate. Blessings! 🥾🥾

[@sjisjsissk]

@@GentlemansJourney thanks for the response brother. Don’t take very good care of my shoes. Would like too. Will probably get a tree!

[@matteoquirke1891]

Do you think it would be okay to use normal-size (not with the high heel) cedar shoe trees for boots as opposed to the larger cobbler choice ones. Would prefer to not spend the extra $25 bucks.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Certainly would work! I use several for my boots, and you can often find them at thrift shops. Just hit them with some sand paper and they are like new.

[@Werewolf0216]

Is it necessary for a boot to get a boot tree instead of a shoe tree?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Nope, run what you can afford in them.

[@jameshouston3952]

I’m wearing Red Wings Iron Rangers size 10. What size shoe trees would you recommend and the type?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Give large a try! Looking for snug but not busting stitches tight. You want some compression in the spring or they are not working properly. They have a good return policy too.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Hi. I have a Doc Marten's 8 hole boots (it's the one with thicker soles, Made in Vietnam but it's genuine), is it ok that I'm using a regular shoe tree (not a boot shoe tree) for it? It's cedar. God bless.

[@GentlemansJourney]

100% yes. If you do that you are already doing more for your boots than a ton of guys out there. How are you liking the Doc Martens?

[@SevenDeMagnus]

@@GentlemansJourney Hi. Doc's still great, even if it's made in Vietnam. I still like my UK made Doc's though from the 90's (they don't make it like they used to even with the new Made in UK which is more expensive than the Vietnam ones but nothing significantly different from the 90's batch). Thanks for the reply.

[@james-ianwright4372]

My second set of boots are all heritage service boots. I have a pair of thirty five year old Alden Indy Boots that are on their sixth set of soles. On their last Alden Soling I got a nice letter asking me to please buy a new pair. Local cobbler put on the latest soles. I figure they will last me another year until I retire and buy my retirement adventure boots.

[@GentlemansJourney]

That sounds like an amazing pair of boots. Imagine the stories they can tell. Cheers on getting close to retirement, blessings on the next chapter. What will the retirement boots be?

[@CH-bp3bj]

How do you know if the boot tree is to big and filling up to much of your boot? I got the Moc Toe Red Wings in size 10 and the large cobblers choice boot tree. I don't want to stretch my boot or pop a stich.

[@GentlemansJourney]

For the most part it will be too hard to compress and uncomfortable to put in. It shouldn't be sloppy but also not an intense battle every evening. Based on that combo it sounds good. I use the L Cobblers Choice in a size 11 Red Wing Iron Ranger, and I can run the XL in there without feeling like it would be too tight.

[@johnnyhorizon8368]

I also bought a pair of RW Heritage Moc Toes in size 10 D (normal size is 11 narrow). Boots it right! Bought a pair of Woodlore Boot Boss trees in Large (9-10.5). I struggle to get the boot trees into the shoes!!

[@naka14141414]

Is it worth it to use boot trees for chukka style or will regular shoe tree be fine?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Regular is more than 90% of guys do and at that height a shoe option should be good! I constantly see them at goodwill, a quick sanding and they are fresh! 🥾🥾

[@tommyt8998]

I sometimes wonder if wood shoe trees actually impede drying of sweat in shoes because they restrict the flow of air.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I hear your concern, I figure the type of wood matters and the Cedar is widely known to absorb moisture. I could see what you mean by it filling the entire space, not allowing air. They do have plastic styles as well but I trust the cedar more. Cheers and thanks for watching.

[@HaloHamstur]

I usually leave my shoes empty for a day then all a tree in the next day. Just to let it air out.

[@GentlemansJourney]

@@HaloHamstur Sounds Fair man! Appreciate the engagement on this stuff, happy to see you care for the process.

[@darrenmuso2621]

I bought show trees for my new rm williams, the boots are size 7.5 uk and the trees are a smalll,but they are very tight to get into the boot,should they be ok?im afraid they might stretch the boot

[@GentlemansJourney]

You should not have to fight it but rather just press in on the spring a bit, say 1/2in to 3/4in.

[@nstooge]

Thank you….

[@GentlemansJourney]

Appreciate ya watching Norm! Cheers

[@darryldavis9318]

I HAVE TWO PAIRS OF ORTHOPEDIC HIGH TOP WALKING SOES, ONE PAIR OF ORTHOPEDIC REGULAR SHOES, 2 PAIRS OF ORTHOPEDIC SLIPPERS THAT SLIDE ON LIKE A SOCK AND PAIR OF BIKING SHOES FOR MY DISABILITIES. WHAT TYPE OF SHOE TREES DO I NEED TO PRESERVE MY SHOES AND STRETCH THEM. I AM ON A FIXED INCOME AND CANNOT AFFORD A LOT. I'VE BEEN USING THOSE CHEAP PLASTIC ONES SINCE 2009 AND MY SHOES WEAR OUR OUT OR SHRINK ON ME OR PAYING A SHOE REPAIR SHOP A FEW TIMES A YEAR BUT THIS GETS EXPENSIVE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I’d say try the ones in the description, or if you want the budget option scout out some at a goodwill. Lightly sand them to give them new life. Thanks for watching 🥾🥾

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

anyone got a recommendation for a snug fitting shoe/boot tree for iron ranger? thanks

[@GentlemansJourney]

I run these but Red Wing has an option too.

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

@@GentlemansJourney thanks!

[@truthseeker3412]

Which boot-tree would you recommend for men's 1460s Dr Martens, size 11 UK?

[@GentlemansJourney]

I'd run these Cobblers Choice Trees!

[@narrowpath2980]

What is your true boot size ? 11 for rangers and 11 1/2 for Thursday

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yes that’s it! I started with 12 in Thursdays and they randomly fit good, I like my next captains in 11.5 a lot. I haven’t tried 11 in Thursday but I think they’d be too small

[@JoseMora-wc5zz]

How do these work for Moc Toes by Red Wing

[@GentlemansJourney]

They’ll do good. They are pretty versatile since they are not intended for any one boot

[@Jack_Rabbit_Ranch]

Do boot trees keep boot toes from curling?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Yes! 🥾🥾

[@rickc4317]

Do you use a tree in your Nicks boots? If so, which one, the Cobblers Choice?

[@GentlemansJourney]

Don’t currently have nicks but cobblers choice would be a dynamite combination.🥾🥾

[@rickc4317]

@@GentlemansJourney Thanks!

[@cadencramer2747]

How would you use boot trees in a pair of PNW logger boots built with a high arch? I bought a pair of Cobblers Choice boot trees for my new JK Fire Inlanders, but the arch keeps the heel of the tree from sitting in the right place. I just used them in my cowboy boots instead, but I have 2 pairs of $600+ handmade boots I want to keep in good shape. I just don't see any boot trees made with an arch, they're all pretty flat.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I have these shoe trees in my Franks Ryker AT's and they work great. They have the metal Spring with plastic handle. That seems to account for the arch. That might be the go for you?

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

I got a pair and confused if there's a left or right side

[@GentlemansJourney]

Hmm, they are often labeled and have some curves to offer help. That said I got some from thrift stores that truly are hard to tell. What brand did you go with?

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

@@GentlemansJourney I got Cobbler's Choice in size large. Both bave a drawn on "L" which I assume is to remind the manufacturer that they're a large but there is no left or right indication.

[@duncandonuts5268]

Do you think that boot tree fits well enough that I won't have to worry about my iron rangers starting to look like clown shoes over the years?

[@GentlemansJourney]

They should not fit too tight that they are expanding the boot so I recon you'll be safe from being invited to clown at a kids party any time soon.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

New subscriber here.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Heck yeah man! Thanks 🥾🥾

[@bullyjay1957]

You’re definitely on the cobs choice payroll

[@GentlemansJourney]

I wish mate!

[@Will67267]

100%

[@GentlemansJourney]

👍🥾🥾

[@JacobFrodsham]

Woodlore is a great brand for shoe trees, they're a division of Allen Edmonds. They make boot trees as well, everything is made in the USA for around the same price or even less. The cobbler's choice ones are made in China that's the only reason I strayed from them.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I’ll certainly be checking out a pair!! Solid advice 🥾🥾

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

You sure? They look identical to the woodlore ones to me, and woodlore makes shoe trees for a LOT of brands...

[@tomdale1313]

return the china ones and bought USA 25 dollars more

[@saleemwaheed9956]

Shoe trees separate the pro from the amateur.

[@GentlemansJourney]

Word! 🥾🥾

[@bryanduchane2371]

Trees help your boots in so many ways not to use them!!!

[@GentlemansJourney]

Couldn't agree more. Cheers for watching!

[@montroelectric9840]

Gteat video

[@GentlemansJourney]

Thanks so much, lot's of good options out there for these, even goodwill! Cheers

[@shakebake2680]

Awesome video!! Does anyone have a recommendation for either Boot or Shoe trees and what size to get for Iron Rangers size 7EE please? My normal true sneaker size is 8.5EE. I’m left confused a bit. Thank you kindly.

[@GentlemansJourney]

I have a bigger foot or I'd offer a recommendation. Hopefully someone with that size chimes in.