SHOE TREES

Take a look at the Roadside of America page on Shoe Trees.

Sometimes people write messages in their shoes See some pictures and read some messages here.
Example: "THESE SANDALS WALKED ON THE BEACHES OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE STREETS OF MADISON, AND THE MOUNTAINS OF YOSEMITE...SUMMER 2001 TOUR"

Shoe Tree near Priest Lake Idaho

 No visit to Priest Lake would ever be complete without a "pilgrimage" to the infamous Priest Lake Shoe Tree. A legend in its own time, this mystic attraction has garnered worldwide attention by its designation as "The Best Shoe Tree in the Northwest" in the Who's Who of ShoeTrees !!!
 
The true history of the Shoe Tree has been shrouded in mystery - or at least somewhat skewed by various myths of dubious origin perpetuated by local native 'tellers of tall tales'. It is suspected that the tradition of nailing, hanging or otherwise affixing one's shoe or shoes to this beautiful 'I can't believe they are doing this to me' cedar tree seems to have originated sometime in the madness of the 1970s.
 
To read more about the shoetree please visit the Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce

Yest more pictures of the Idaho Shoe tree on this site - Click on the picture.

and hung ones:


 

 

 

"A powerful storm brought down Beaver's much loved Shoe Tree on May 6. The white oak tree, garnished with several hundred pairs of sneakers and shoes, has been an offbeat local attraction for over twenty years.

Wind and rain pummeled the Shoe Tree for most of the day before the 70+ year old white oak came crashing down onto Hwy 187's right of way. Local residents and authorities speculated that the heavy rains may have added weight to the shoes and contributed to the tree's demise.

According to the Eureka Springs Times-Echo, locals have been heading out to pay their respects, driving slowly by to ogle the wreckage. The Arkansas Highway Department planned to remove the debris and shoes for disposal. "

More on this shoe tree, updates an pics of new shoe trees spring up in it's place

 

Shoe Tree

And even Minden, ON has a shoe tree: Take a look - And Hampstead NC - and Nevada - and Michigan - Mojave Desert - and one in Milltown Indiana -