Can't find any shoetrees in Riyadh
Apr 9th 2011, 3:20 pm
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Can't find any shoetrees in Riyadh
Been in Saudi for a couple of days and it is lovely so far. But one thing puzzles me since my arrival - where can I buy shoetrees for my dress shoes. Been trying the Granada Mall and stuff but most of the time they don't even know what it is. Can u guys help me out? I love my shoes and they need help. 
Apr 9th 2011, 4:45 pm
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Been in Saudi for a couple of days and it is lovely so far. But one thing puzzles me since my arrival - where can I buy shoetrees for my dress shoes. Been trying the Granada Mall and stuff but most of the time they don't even know what it is. Can u guys help me out? I love my shoes and they need help.
SACO might have those.
Apr 9th 2011, 6:05 pm
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I would definately want such a tree that grows my shoes but unfortunately there isn't 
Don't know SACO yet and will check it out - need my almighty shoetrees and would also need some shoe polish - the french stuff Saphir or some Burgol. Saudi is no mens shoe paradise that I have figured out already 
Don't know SACO yet and will check it out - need my almighty shoetrees and would also need some shoe polish - the french stuff Saphir or some Burgol. Saudi is no mens shoe paradise that I have figured out already
Apr 9th 2011, 7:54 pm
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I would definately want such a tree that grows my shoes but unfortunately there isn't Don't know SACO yet and will check it out - need my almighty shoetrees and would also need some shoe polish - the french stuff Saphir or some Burgol. Saudi is no mens shoe paradise that I have figured out already
Don't know SACO yet and will check it out - need my almighty shoetrees and would also need some shoe polish - the french stuff Saphir or some Burgol. Saudi is no mens shoe paradise that I have figured out already 
One the other hand...no woman puts her shoes on any kind of tree......I hope.
Apr 9th 2011, 8:48 pm
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Hah! Of course I am and I am not even crazy and/or metro or something. Haha. I just love nice things and that is nice dress shoes when I go to work 
I will also spot and adore any nice shoes the smart ladies wear. Love Bottega, JC, CL etc. 
Unfortunately it seems rare here...
I will also spot and adore any nice shoes the smart ladies wear. Love Bottega, JC, CL etc. Unfortunately it seems rare here...
Apr 10th 2011, 9:41 am
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Hah! Of course I am and I am not even crazy and/or metro or something. Haha. I just love nice things and that is nice dress shoes when I go to work I will also spot and adore any nice shoes the smart ladies wear. Love Bottega, JC, CL etc. Unfortunately it seems rare here...
I will also spot and adore any nice shoes the smart ladies wear. Love Bottega, JC, CL etc. Unfortunately it seems rare here...Ah, I see.....one of the rare male shoe lovers.....
Thing is, in Saudi the big thing for guys are open backed white sandals and really grotty feet....
Apr 10th 2011, 7:48 pm
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Those sandals.... uhm and those feet here you are right Alexa. Still didn't find those shoe trees so I gonna fly back come to get some of those soon. Pretty sick to shell out a ticket for that but totally necessary
Apr 10th 2011, 7:53 pm
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Then there is always amazon.
Oh...and btw...I have about 200 pairs of utterly gorgeous shoes.
But not on trees...
Apr 10th 2011, 8:52 pm
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200 pairs of adorable shoes? I herebye officially bow to your awesomeness
what's your fav pair?I wanna see them haha...
Apr 11th 2011, 7:38 am
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Maybe Paul Smith in Kingdom Mall or Ikea for a plastic one but cannot say I've actually seen shoetrees in either
Apr 11th 2011, 7:47 am
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I'm struggling with this thread. From your comments it seems that you haven't actually bought many shoes in the Magic Kingdom, which presumably means you brought them with you. If you're a true arborist, then surely you'd have enough trees at home for all your shoes and, like me, shipped your shoes with the trees inside to protect them during transit.
I must be bored.
I must be bored.
Apr 11th 2011, 9:38 am
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I don't have a declared fave pair....ALL of them are awesome.
Although, FitFlops and Loubs are a necessity.
As I am not residing in the black bubble with pink lining anymore (sadly) you will have to miss out on that visual treat.
Apr 11th 2011, 12:30 pm
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Apr 11th 2011, 12:34 pm
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You can set up an aramex shop and ship account, then buy online in the US - they will forward them to you here. Shoe trees would be heavy though, so shipping would be exxy. Ebay sellers would probably ship from the US using USPS, takes approx 1 month all up to reach Saudi.
Good luck.
Apr 11th 2011, 8:04 pm
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I'm struggling with this thread. From your comments it seems that you haven't actually bought many shoes in the Magic Kingdom, which presumably means you brought them with you. If you're a true arborist, then surely you'd have enough trees at home for all your shoes and, like me, shipped your shoes with the trees inside to protect them during transit.
I must be bored.
I must be bored.
Alright my friend when u have to leave with just one lousy suitcase (20kg as I am from EU) u have a choice to take the most necessary stuff with u so I took some of my nice suits + shirts + whimsy ties and a couple pairs of shoes - and... yes.... it was full already. I thought getting shoe trees was easy and yes I have plenty at home but not here in the magic kingdom.
Getting shoes in Saudi is kind of pathetic. Couldn't find any pair I like. Thought it is comparable to like the Dubai offerings in the malls where they have some of the good stuff.
Same problem for shoe polish I can't find any Saphir or Burgol which freaks me out big time. Love Saudi so far but my poor shoes damnit....
@Alexa Though u might be in Saudi? What a pity coz checking out some Loubs is truly awesome. Lol btw when u change one letter in "Loubs" u got my fav mens shoes.
