The Steel Shoe Horn - The One You Leave by the Door

The shoe horn you'll actually leave by the door instead of putting away in a cupboard.

A shoe horn only helps if it's within reach when you're heading out. Most end up in a drawer, and the moment that happens you're back to bending down at the door.

This one is 52cm of polished stainless steel with a loop at the top, so it hangs where you'll use it. At 330g it has real weight in the hand. It doesn't flex or twist while your heel goes down, and the scoop stays where you put it.

One continuous piece, 52 x 4.5cm. No joins, no moving parts. Wipes clean with a cloth.

If you've been given instructions about bending after surgery, check with your physio first.

No flex. No fuss. No cupboard.

• Material: Polished stainless steel
• Length: 52cm overall
• Scoop: 4.5cm across at its widest point
• Weight: 330g
• Construction: One continuous piece, no joins or moving parts
• Hanging loop: Closed loop formed into the top of the handle
• Care: Wipe clean with a cloth

This may suit you if:

• Bending down to put your shoes on is uncomfortable or slow
• Reaching your feet from a chair takes more effort than it used to
• You have found a plastic shoe horn flexes when you press on it
• You would rather keep it out by the door than in a drawer
• You are setting up a home so that the simple daily jobs stay simple

What it is good for:

• Putting shoes on from a hall chair or bench rather than down on the floor
• Slipping into shoes from an armchair or the edge of the bed
• Firmer shoes, boots and lace-ups that crush at the heel
• Living permanently on a hook by the front door
• A gift, where the plastic one would not feel like one

This is a dressing aid, not a medical device, and nothing on this page is professional health advice or a substitute for a consultation. If you have been given specific instructions about how far you may bend, for example after hip surgery, check with your physiotherapist, occupational therapist or surgeon before you rely on this or any other aid. At 52cm it shortens the reach considerably, but depending on your height and your chair it may not remove the need to lean forward altogether.

Use it seated wherever you can. Standing on one leg to put a shoe on can put your balance at risk, and a shoe horn does not change that. Sit down, take your time, and keep your other foot on the floor.

This is a rigid metal object with some weight to it. Do not lean on it, put your weight through it, use it as a walking stick, or use it to reach or hook objects. Keep it clear of walkways and off the floor when you are not using it, and hang it where it cannot fall.

Most orders are processed within 2–5 business days and arrive within 8–15 business days after dispatch. During peak periods delivery may take a little longer.

Shipping rates:

• Free shipping on orders over $100
• $15 flat rate on orders under $100

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If something isn't right, return it within 30 days of delivery - no fuss.

How to return:

• Email support@almoststrong.com.au to start
• If the item is faulty or damaged, we'll send a replacement at no cost, just let us know
• For change of mind returns, item must be unused and in original packaging
• Refund or replacement processed once we've heard from you

See full policy for more details