Just the right thing for tall winter boots and for stepping into shoes without having to sit or squat. I have a favorite pair of slip-ons that tend to mash down in the back if I just step into them. This long shoehorn means I can just step into them. The shoehorn takes a bit of getting used to, because of its necessary construction - mostly frictionless and narrow enough for most shoes. But with a little practice it works very well.