  
Shoe
Shapers
Using shoe
shapers is the best way to keep new shoes looking
great. Shoe shapers, or shoe trees, provide support
for retaining the original shoe shape. They help to
prevent wrinkles and creases. New shoes will stay
smooth and hold their shape, and fit better when stored with
shoe shapers.
Shoe trees,
or shapers, are usually made of wood or plastic. There are
several types of shoe shapers available. Some are
inserted into the front, or toe area, of the shoe to provide
support. Others are made to maintain the shape of the
entire shoe. These have a front support piece and a
connected heel support piece to help maintain the overall
appearance of the shoe. There are deodorizing shapers
and wearable shapers, also. Some of the most popular
shoe shapers are:
The Men’s Shoe Shapers: These top sellers are designed
with a flexible spring stem to hold the shaper snugly in
place. Simply insert the front part of the shaper
and bend the stem to insert the heel end piece. These
shoe trees will help to keep shoes looking new. They will
fit men’s shoes sizes 8 to 12, and are available in Clear or
Smoke colors. The Men’s Shoe Shapers are sold in a set of
two and can be found online at containerstore (dot com) for
$3.99.
The Washburn Cedar Shoe Trees: These superior quality
cedar shoe trees provide a fresh aroma and the best support for
leather shoes. The solid, hand sanded toe support feature
fits snugly in the shoe. The shaped heel support has a
handy brass knob for easy removal. They have a spring
action design and high vamp for perfectly contoured shoe
shaping. These shoe trees are available in men’s sizes
small to XXX large, and are made in the United States.
The Washburn Cedar Shoe Trees are available online from
heelingtouch (dot com) for $36.95.
The Sweet Feet Deodorizing Shoe Inserts: Specially
formulated material made from Bentonite and Silica Gel combined
with active carbon, give these shapers effective odor fighting
power. These attractive, red shoe inserts
provide good support for the toe area while combating bacteria
and refreshing the shoes. This soft, formable design will
fit men’s shoes sizes 6 to 12, and women’s shoes sizes 7 to
10½. The Sweet Feet Deodorizing Shoe Inserts are
available online from organize (dot com) for $17.99.
The Sneaker Shields: These wearable shoe shapers will
keep designer sneakers crease free. They are inserted in
the toe box to provide support and maintain the shape of the
toe area. The Sneaker Shields are available online from
wearableshoetrees (dot com) for $19.99.
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