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crafty35a
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May 27, 2016
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I always assumed there was a reason that shoe trees are typically unfinished wood. Wouldn't the glossy coating on these affect the ability of the wood to wick moisture/odor from the shoes?
KentWang
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Kent Wang
May 27, 2016
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crafty35aThe moisture wicking effect of unfinished shoe trees is over-exaggerated. My shoes are bone dry the morning after I put in the shoe trees, with both finished and unfinished shoe trees. A few hours difference doesn't matter. If you're truly concerned about this, then the matte finish is more moisture absorbent than the glossy finish.
Many high end makers like Gaziano & Girling ($1000+ retail shoes) use finished hardwood shoe trees.
Many high end makers like Gaziano & Girling ($1000+ retail shoes) use finished hardwood shoe trees.
IanAnderson
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May 27, 2016
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KentWangI was just going to say this but KW said it much better than I could have.
ZZ_UPenn
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May 31, 2016
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loxoSo do you think shoe trees are more for keeping the shape of the shoes (preventing creases), rather than absorbing moisture?
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