The Importance of Shoe Trees (And How They're Made) | Woodlore Factory Tour

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[@TrentonHeath]

Cedar shoe trees...YES, please use them!! Great video, Jon! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RMpolymath]

Kavalier, Trenton & Heath and other have taught me so much and I appreciate their body of knowledge so much. Thank you guys many times over for sharing these tips!

[@drhreigns3045]

Waited for this! It’s here! The Kav strikes again ! Beard is baller

[@CobblerBob]

Very cool! I learned a few things here! Nice shots of the factory too.

[@The_Kavalier]

More to come 🙂 Thank you Robert!

[@Chlurr007]

I like watching these vids. Helps me learn so much! Thanks for the good work!

[@mahmoudabdulraheem9298]

Thank you kindly for this video

[@Manaz101]

I have several cedar shoe trees, in various price points and including Woodlore....they're the best i have so far! Definitely worth getting them when they go on sale! 👌👌

[@tigergreg8]

Damn, I'm disappointed, I thought The Kav found a way to grow shoes on trees. 😒

[@The_Kavalier]

If only

[@nikhilsrl]

I love this series. Keep them coming....

[@kongmw]

Been waiting for this series!

[@The_Kavalier]

It’s on! 😬😬😬👞👞👞

[@JohnSmith-ye5gj]

Excellent tips! Thank You!

[@edf2953]

Nice review. I only use Woodlore products including shoe trees, shoe stackers, sock boxes, tie and belt racks, etc. As you point out, Woodlore makes high quality cedar wood products. I’ve been happy with everything I’ve purchased from Woodlore. I find that the trick is to wait for one of Woodlore’s cost savings sales. Very informative and interesting video! Good job!

[@seanhuynh5184]

Great vid!

[@TDMStyle]

Great info! Also, that beard is looking great on you.

[@fredberri7225]

Kavalier, I'm a fan of your video's and appreciate your expertise. I own quite a few pair of Allen Edmonds that range from a few years to 16-17 years. I've sent some to Allen Edmonds over the years for refurbishing & returned as they were brand new. Although I am retired from a secular position which required a suite, dress shirt, and tie, I still wear a shirt and tie. As you've said in other video's, you are given a different respect. I have a question which I have not found the answer to, and that is; why are "shoe trees" called "shoe trees"? Now retired, I write novels and have to do a lot of research. However, I have been unable to find the answer. What I did find was people would tie their shoes together with the shoe laces and toss them into a tree so the dead could come and put them on to walk above the clouds. There are many different folk lore but no reason as to why "shoe trees' are called "shoe trees." I was hoping you have an inkling to why. Thank you, fred. fredberri.com

[@angelomartinez9039]

Love in the series keep up the good work👍🏽👍🏽

[@jlozano2014]

Meermin actually uses Beechwood which is better at moisture control. You just don't get the cedar smell!

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

Very interesting! 😃 I use Stratton shoe trees.

[@nachoorozcog]

I like the picture on the back, where did you buy it?

[@MBisFrenchy]

Woodlore has some good deals. Only one pair of shoe trees got messed up from the shoe tree or my mistake the shoes started developing creases on the Carlyle on a spare pair that were never used but left in box as I wanted a second pair for rotation but never used them. So the sizing for the shoe tree suggested by AE may have been off.

[@wrestleshute]

heartwood vs sapwood, the sapwood as it implies is the part of the tree that carries the sap up the tree to leaves

[@Suavecito77]

What is the brand name of the shoe tree you purchase from Amazon?

[@rovercoupe7104]

Really interesting, thank you. M.

[@WhatShallEyeDo4U]

Now, I just have to get a entry level shoe. 😂😂😂👟

[@JohnnyVichi]

can you please give your best bang for buck shoe tree ? for sneakers / dress shoes etc. are those amazon ones good?

[@lagavulinlaphroaig1836]

Johnny Vichi www.amazon.com/Ollieroo-Mens-Trees-Adjustable-Cedar/dp/B00WJIRM3Y/ref=cts_sh_1_vtp

[@Dan-lq6dg]

DO MORE VIDEOS WITH CARL M. PLEASE.

[@pieterullersma2544]

IT works

[@baezmd]

Appreciate the video. A few questions; what’s the ideal timing to place them in the shoe, right after taking the shoes off or waiting overnight? Also, what to do if you find mold on the shoe tree regarding sanitizing the shoe and the shoe tree? Thank you for all the info you post on your channel

[@sed6]

Concrobium Mold Control, works on all surfaces including wood! Sanitize with a Chlorox wipe first 👍

[@robertwilliams1286]

woodlore looks like a great company. you convinced me i probably should take care of my nice shoes! do you have a promo code?

[@majoreuowii9729]

Do shoe trees only go on leather shoes or can I use them for running shoes as well?

[@joshuasteele4498]

Nice footage! Was hoping this would be (wood be?) longer; however, the editing was well done (well tailored?). Would be neat to hear from someone in product dev or operations at Woodlore and let them give voice to what they’re doing there. Perhaps some other time.

[@malcolmthebear]

You mentioned having XL feet. I myself have a shoe size about 13 1/2 or 14, width 4E, and I can't find many stylish shoes that fit my feet. Where do you shop for larger stylish shoes?

[@rafael-rossi]

Jon, please tell me what shoe trees you use for your Crown Northampton sneakers. Thx!

[@patrickmiller9030]

What is your opinion on shoe trees in leather sneakers? Necessary, or overkill?

[@The_Kavalier]

I do it all the time! One of the ways to keep premium sneakers lasting as long as possible.

[@ethanbartlett8208]

I've gotten decent quality cedar trees at Bed Bath and Beyond for $20 believe it or not.

[@lohengrinknight]

You don't reactivate anything. You just open the pores on the surface of the wood by sanding, and the scent comes out naturally.

[@skeaest9045]

where did you got the polo you're wearing?

[@Parker_Miller_M.S.]

Just got my girlfriend a pair of woodlore shoe trees for her common projects Achilles low , I'm spoiling her😉

[@The_Kavalier]

Good man

[@Parker_Miller_M.S.]

@@The_Kavalier I just gotta get her to wear them lol she's scared to wear them and get them dirty since they're all white and the nicest sneakers she's ever had

[@Camrographer]

I actually buy cedar oil and reinfuse the shoe trees every few months.

[@steventrosiek2623]

Excellent video on shoe trees. I have at least a half dozen pairs. Woodlore certainly makes the best. Some men need to scrub their feet better while they are in the shower. You look great with facial hair.

[@markg0410]

What's the tattoo?

[@bruces2941]

can that plastic shoe tree + silica gel be an alternative?

[@The_Kavalier]

Would like to have answer from Trenton and heath or Steve @ Bedos. I’d rather have cedar personally

[@steventrosiek2623]

Absolutely not. Plastic ones are inferior, and they are poorly made.

[@TheNunakun]

It must've smelled wonderful in the factory. No need for deodorant!

[@Colourisedspoon]

Wow woodlore is much cheaper than the one Crown northampton is selling.

[@The_Kavalier]

Yes, those and the Meermin ones I have are made to be the shape of the original last and are made of beechwood which is a more premium raw material than the cedar which drives up the price. Woodlore will do you just fine

[@Colourisedspoon]

@@The_Kavalier Thanks for the assurance. Was needing that!

[@eddygarcia3954]

Note to self, sniff out hard wood 😋

[@bookbagman7012]

I bought a wooden pair from daiso for less than 5USD

[@Javi_C]

:)

[@yacovlk7924]

The wood which Woodlore use is rather cheap to be honest.

[@damonqu6651]

You call that Meermin beechwood shoe trees “reduced cost”, compared to those cheap Woodlord shoe tree which cost no more than $.50 to make? Go educate yourself.