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13m said:
Shoe trees:
The ones I have had previously have been bought in Jones etc and they have always sold me ones smaller than my actual shoe size. However I have just bought some of the multi-section, double spring ones of t'internet in the "correct" size and I have to use a fair degree of force to get them into my shoes. So much so that I wonder whether they will actually stretch the shoes.
How tight SHOULD they be?
Tighter than you might think. The ones I have had previously have been bought in Jones etc and they have always sold me ones smaller than my actual shoe size. However I have just bought some of the multi-section, double spring ones of t'internet in the "correct" size and I have to use a fair degree of force to get them into my shoes. So much so that I wonder whether they will actually stretch the shoes.
How tight SHOULD they be?
The length has to be snug in order for the contours of the tree to be in the correct place in the shoe. Some of mine are what I would class as tight despite being supplied with the shoes but they are correct for that shoe.
Most of my shoe trees are two piece with double springs and unless you get them exactly right they can be a right faff particularly with boots - in fact for the trees I use in my boots I have taken them apart and removed the springs. I put the trees in "slack" and pack them apart to keep them under tension so to avoid chafing the lining and rear seam when fitting and removing them.
These two piece trees are a generic fit as there are very few makers who offer lasted shoe trees these days so the only difference will be in the length or width.
It is worth noting that bespoke shoes never come with this design shoe tree, they are either three piece or hinged as they are made from "your" last so don't need any adjustability.
Having said all of this however none of my shoes have stretched despite spending most of their life on the trees so I don't think you should worry about it as long as the fit only feels "snug" when they are fitted.
InductionRoar said:
Tighter than you might think.
The length has to be snug in order for the contours of the tree to be in the correct place in the shoe. Some of mine are what I would class as tight despite being supplied with the shoes but they are correct for that shoe.
Most of my shoe trees are two piece with double springs and unless you get them exactly right they can be a right faff particularly with boots - in fact for the trees I use in my boots I have taken them apart and removed the springs. I put the trees in "slack" and pack them apart to keep them under tension so to avoid chafing the lining and rear seam when fitting and removing them.
These two piece trees are a generic fit as there are very few makers who offer lasted shoe trees these days so the only difference will be in the length or width.
It is worth noting that bespoke shoes never come with this design shoe tree, they are either three piece or hinged as they are made from "your" last so don't need any adjustability.
Having said all of this however none of my shoes have stretched despite spending most of their life on the trees so I don't think you should worry about it as long as the fit only feels "snug" when they are fitted.
Thank you. I might order some more then.The length has to be snug in order for the contours of the tree to be in the correct place in the shoe. Some of mine are what I would class as tight despite being supplied with the shoes but they are correct for that shoe.
Most of my shoe trees are two piece with double springs and unless you get them exactly right they can be a right faff particularly with boots - in fact for the trees I use in my boots I have taken them apart and removed the springs. I put the trees in "slack" and pack them apart to keep them under tension so to avoid chafing the lining and rear seam when fitting and removing them.
These two piece trees are a generic fit as there are very few makers who offer lasted shoe trees these days so the only difference will be in the length or width.
It is worth noting that bespoke shoes never come with this design shoe tree, they are either three piece or hinged as they are made from "your" last so don't need any adjustability.
Having said all of this however none of my shoes have stretched despite spending most of their life on the trees so I don't think you should worry about it as long as the fit only feels "snug" when they are fitted.
Blown2CV said:
13m said:
Yex 450 said:
Suede darling please 
Couldn't afford the leather ones
Yes I know sweetie, but I am asking whether the leather ones which people wear to the office are cool or naff.Couldn't afford the leather ones
Yex 450 said:
Blown2CV said:
13m said:
Yex 450 said:
Suede darling please
Couldn't afford the leather ones
Yes I know sweetie, but I am asking whether the leather ones which people wear to the office are cool or naff.Couldn't afford the leather ones
DuncanM said:
This thread never fails to amuse me
Yellow trainers, and tassled loafers; all on the same thread
It's also a little disconcerting.Yellow trainers, and tassled loafers; all on the same thread
I have actually found myself looking at loafers, yes even the tasselled variety, in the shop window displays.
Yesterday, I went so far as to pick up a pair and inspect them more closely.
On the other hand, no offence chaps, I find myself avoiding the shops selling trainers with even more dedication than usual.
(I do own a couple of pairs of trainers and I do recognise that they serve a purpose.)
Goaty Bill 2 said:
DuncanM said:
This thread never fails to amuse me
Yellow trainers, and tassled loafers; all on the same thread
It's also a little disconcerting.Yellow trainers, and tassled loafers; all on the same thread
I have actually found myself looking at loafers, yes even the tasselled variety, in the shop window displays.
Yesterday, I went so far as to pick up a pair and inspect them more closely.
On the other hand, no offence chaps, I find myself avoiding the shops selling trainers with even more dedication than usual.
(I do own a couple of pairs of trainers and I do recognise that they serve a purpose.)
It's a fun thread, and it makes me feel quite conservative in my own shoe choice.
Which I think is a good thing considering
DuncanM said:
Goaty Bill 2 said:
DuncanM said:
This thread never fails to amuse me
Yellow trainers, and tassled loafers; all on the same thread
It's also a little disconcerting.Yellow trainers, and tassled loafers; all on the same thread
I have actually found myself looking at loafers, yes even the tasselled variety, in the shop window displays.
Yesterday, I went so far as to pick up a pair and inspect them more closely.
On the other hand, no offence chaps, I find myself avoiding the shops selling trainers with even more dedication than usual.
(I do own a couple of pairs of trainers and I do recognise that they serve a purpose.)
It's a fun thread, and it makes me feel quite conservative in my own shoe choice.
Which I think is a good thing considering
I think you should only veer from the classics when you have a collection so large that you already have all bases covered.
It is nice to see the variation on this thread and part of the fun of a purchase for me is the banter on here.
InductionRoar said:
It is nice to see the variation on this thread and part of the fun of a purchase for me is the banter on here.
I absolutely agree. I see shoes on here I already have, some on here I like, some on here I know I'd never buy, and some that make me wonder if maybe I should. The eclectic selection and banter (and, when you need it, buying and care advice) is what makes the thread an amusing distraction.
DuncanM said:
I love trainers but some of the shockers on here!
It's a fun thread, and it makes me feel quite conservative in my own shoe choice.
Which I think is a good thing considering
Variety is the spice of life. Always good to have choice. It's a fun thread, and it makes me feel quite conservative in my own shoe choice.
Which I think is a good thing considering
I'm quite conservative with my work shoe choices. All brown Loakes of some sort (actually one is 'berry').
But my trainers/casual shoes are a bit more colourful.
g3org3y said:
Variety is the spice of life. Always good to have choice.
I'm quite conservative with my work shoe choices. All brown Loakes of some sort (actually one is 'berry').
But my trainers/casual shoes are a bit more colourful.
I love chukka boots but they are a style that still elude me - one day I will own a pair...I'm quite conservative with my work shoe choices. All brown Loakes of some sort (actually one is 'berry').
But my trainers/casual shoes are a bit more colourful.
g3org3y said:
DuncanM said:
I love trainers but some of the shockers on here!
It's a fun thread, and it makes me feel quite conservative in my own shoe choice.
Which I think is a good thing considering
Variety is the spice of life. Always good to have choice. It's a fun thread, and it makes me feel quite conservative in my own shoe choice.
Which I think is a good thing considering
I'm quite conservative with my work shoe choices. All brown Loakes of some sort (actually one is 'berry').
But my trainers/casual shoes are a bit more colourful.
All your shoes and trainers are what I'd describe as conservative, perfectly wearable.
Yellow Nikes, not so much :-/
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