This was a birthday gift for my husband's 80th!!  It arrived safely wrapped in a nice long tube.  And since his bday was July 4 I wrapped it to be a firecracker!  When He opened it at his party he got lots of teasing and laughs.  BUT he is THRILLED with it and I noticed some of those laughers wanted to know where they could get one!!  It is sturdy, handsome, and handy!!  Pop your shoes right on and keep walking!