[wterrell]

Ron,
The "shoe trees" do not have to look like a Luger but have the correct corners, curves, and protrusions in the right places. I like the idea you have of a "tree". Possibly be finished with a polyurothane finish over a nice piece of stained oak.
If no one offers to conjure any, I will have to start whittling, for I am determined to have a few.