Pair Of 1950's Wooden Lasted Shoe Trees

A shoe tree is a device approximating the shape of a foot that is placed inside a shoe to preserve its shape, stop it from developing creases, and thereby extend the life of the shoe.
Perhaps more important than maintaining the shape, shoe trees also play a crucial part in wicking away moisture caused by sweat - a major cause of lining rot and leather degradation. This is especially important when shoes are worn without socks.
Higher quality shoe trees are made from softwood, usually cedar, which helps control odor and absorb moisture.
Among wooden shoe trees, there are generally three categories, of which correspond to price and quality.
Spring shoe trees, Generic shoe trees, and Lasted shoe trees.
Lasted shoe trees are the highest quality, which accompany the shoes for which they have the same last (last the longest and most valuable)
Now (these days) the most common shoe tree used is the Plastic shoe trees.
These shoe trees are made of plastic or stamped sheet metal, with or without a coiled steel spring stem; these are typically cheaper, lighter, and are better suited for traveling. Types lacking a flexing steel spring may use extension springs or adjustable two-piece stems having an over-center mechanical action to wedge them in place. Plastic shoe trees maintain the shape of your shoes but lack the moisture-absorbing qualities of wooden shoe trees. Because wooden shoe trees can damage the leather when stored in luggage, plastic shoe trees are often used when traveling, as well as having the added benefit of being lightweight.
This item is in Fair Condition (see photos) given their age
Weight between 1.5 lbs to 2 lbs each
Each about a foot long (12" no pun intended)
One stamped March 1958-Montreal Canada
Made from wood, leather, and steel-plate.
Two come with order as shown in photo
Great for decoration!

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