I just ordered by third set of 5. Started using these in 2011 and they were an instant MUST HAVE for me and my family. They allow you to put on a shoe or short boot without having to struggle, bend all the way to the floor, or put your foot on your lap. This is great for anyone, specially those with physical limitations. There is a longer version also, for those with severe limitations, who cannot bend at all. See link below.

I have one in my purse, every vehicle, every bedroom, and every room or cranny where one might have to take off or put on shoes.

I have one with me at all times because I've had to use them in emergencies too. Like when I stopped while traveling cross country and had to change my shoes at a road side rest stop and couldn't get my change of shoes on w/o this shoe horn.  And when I injured my leg while traveling and had to take my shoe off, get x-rays, then put my shoe on again before leaving the ER. If you've ever had to have someone else help you put your shoes on, you know what an embarrassment that is, and no matter how hard the other person tries, it never goes smoothly.

I do NOT recommend hard plastic or metal because they hurt more than they help.

These are strong yet pliable and have no sharp or ragged edges to cut skin or hosiery. I highly recommend them.

Here is a longer one, for those with extreme bending limitations.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Plastic-18-Inch-Long-Handled-Shoehorn-Smooth-and-Sleek-Comfortable-to-Use-by-Utopia-Home/dp/B01DMQDY2Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Plastic 18 Inch Long Handled Shoehorn - Smooth and Sleek, Comfortable to Use - by Utopia Home</a>