Why did I wait so long to get a decent shoehorn?  I was using an old semi-cracked free plastic shoehorn from a shoe shop and also a slightly-rusted cheap little metal one...probably free from years ago.  Anyways - I spent too much time shopping diff ones.... I decided that if I spent a bit more, why not do so...I'd have it for a long-long time.  I like modern art and design.  It's BIG/LOUD and bulky.  Know that, before you order it.  It is shiny and there are zero sharp edges.  It's heavy enough to use as a weapon on a burglar....if you have marital issues - don't buy it. :)) The only thing is that I wish they would have made the handle flat enough to have it rest upright, like in the product picture.  It will only lay on its side. :(  (So - that's sort of false advertising...but I really like it.)