Shoetree (Verb)
Meaning
Stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- To keep my favorite boots from losing their shape, I made sure to shoetree them every night.
- After purchasing her new shoes, she decided to shoetree them for a week to stretch them to perfection.
- The cobbler recommended that I shoetree my shoes while I was on vacation to prevent them from shrinking.
- You should shoetree your leather shoes immediately after purchase to ensure they fit comfortably.
- My grandmother always told me to shoetree my shoes after every wear to make them last longer.