What are shoe trees? Shoe Trees are inserts of any shape that keep your shoes in amazing shape as they age. This means that even crunched up newspaper or old cardboard stuffed into shoes technically qualify as ‘Shoe Trees’. That said, quality shoe trees made of raw cedarwood and shaped like feet has a plethora of additional…
Whether it is your SAF military boots or a fine pair of hand-crafted full grain leather dress shoes, a pair of well-shined toe caps is dressy and sophisticated – a mark of a meticulous individual. Our shoe care experts at ShoeTree Project have put together one of the most comprehensive mirror shining tutorials around: It doesn’t…
[mpc_vc_deco_header type=”h2″ text=”Shoe Care Guide”] Leather is skin. And like your skin – it’s tough but still fragile relative to rough surfaces and needs protection and care. Unlike your skin – which is alive and receives nourishment from the body – the leather on your shoes only receives the nourishment you give it. It can easily…
We understand that finding the closest fit is crucial to having the longest shoe lifespan. We also understand that letting you try them on before purchase will mean a posh shopfront in an expensive central location and service staff that is going to raise prices sky-high. How are able to achieve the best of both…
“Are these Shoe Trees too large?” We have had many variations of this question from our customers, and legitimately so! If your Shoe Trees are too large, they will place too much pressure, especially on the heel area, and risk overstretching the leather; Come too small, and your Shoe Trees will not serve their function…
Shoe trees are not commonly thought of as a Christmas gift. Traditionally, Christmas gifts are glitzy, extravagant, and put aside forever in a cupboard come the 25th December morning – things like photo frames, table lamps, and clocks may look good in design but serve little function. Other more personal artifacts like shirts, watches, or…
What is Man-made leather? Also commonly known as faux leather, pleather or synthetic leather, man-made leather is commonly made from polyvinyl chloride, called PVC, and polyurethane, called PU leather. Sheets of these polymers are heat-stamped with an artificial leather grain to make them look like leather. Large quantities of these polymers can be easily produced at low cost,…
If you have tried to purchase a leather wallet, or a pair of leather shoes from a departmental store, chances are you’d have seen a ‘Genuine Leather’ mark somewhere on the product. Most people will assume that just because it is 100% genuine leather, it’ll be extremely durable and age beautifully. This false belief arises from the misconception…
If you are reading this article, you’ve probably bought, or are considering to purchase, your first pair of fine leather shoes. Being the best dressed in your circle means that you have nobody to ask for tips – like how to make sure your 0 investment in a pair of full-grain calfskin shoes does not…
Shoes make the man – the quality of your shoes reveals how much you respect yourself. While not necessarily a good thing, people may make judgements about your occupation and income just from what you wear, and maybe even what you’re like as a person – shoes are like a resume on your feet. Just…
