The wrong kind of shoe trees can limit the width of your shoe’s toe box.
But if you get a shoe tree that has a wide enough opening, it can stretch out the leather and help your shoes last longer. image source: www.zappos.com Unless you have a very fat foot, most full-size retail stores will recommend an M or L size shoe tree because they’re more likely to fit in your shoes and not restrict their shape. image source: shoeguidepro.com However, if you have a slim foot and only wear children's or women's shoes, then the smaller sizes are probably right for you. Shoe trees can help make your shoes last longer by making sure your leather is dry and leather will stretch in these conditions: When you get out of the shower or bath. If you live in a humid area. If your shoes are frequently scuffed, punctured, or damaged—you want to minimize the amount of damage that occurs to the shoes in order to prevent more wear-and-tear. image source: deltoroshoes.com The size of the shoe tree opening determines how much shrinking your shoe will allow. You want a shoe tre...