The invention is directed to a inflatable shoe tree that is easy to
inflate and that is highly suitable for use both at home and for travel.
A version of the present invention provides an inflatable shoe tree
comprising: a unitary body having, (a) an interior gas tight chamber, (b)
a toe portion, (c) a heel portion, (d) a central portion between the toe
portion and the heel portion, (e) a bottom portion, (f) a top portion,
and (g) an inflation portion that allows for a volume of gas to enter and
exit the gas tight chamber. The body is capable of being in an inflated
position and a deflated position, and when in an inflated position it
forms a preformed three-dimensional structure substantially in the shape
of a human foot, and when the shoe tree is in a fully deflated position,
it is substantially flat in shape. The inflatable shoe tree may also
include a fragrance, a deodorant, or a combination thereof.