Hubby wears boots 14+ hours a day. He tried stuffing newspaper in his boots to dry them, but he got tired of messing with the paper every morning. This boot dryer is perfect for his needs! He plugs it in, places his boots on top, and they dry overnight. In the morning, his boots are nice and toasty. We've even used this dryer for sneakers, dress shoes and gloves. Even better, it's made in the USA! Highly recommend!