I had a hip replacement and bending over etc is not as easy as it use to be. Got other shoe horns, all metal or wood were just were not flexible and broke two wooden handle ones. Saw this one had flexibility and gave it a try. Very happy I did. Though the horn is a little thicker than most, I am glad it is the way it is for durability purposes. The length is just right for someone who is 5' 11". Because it is flexible, no matter what angle I hold the handle, the horn flexes and foot slides in easily. It has made it easy to put on all my shoes without having to bend over. I also leave my shoes with shoe laces tied up and just slip them on now with shoe horn with ease and not have to continually tie/untie the shoe laces. I truly believe you do not need to have a hip replacement or other ailment that would behoove you to need this. It is nice not having to lift my foot up to finish sliding my shoes on. Ordered another one just to have it in two places where I put my shoes on. Why, I have work shoes stored in the garage for working outdoors. Will keep the 2nd one handy there. I highly recommend this shoe horn. I believe you will not regret it. It might not please everyone, but it did me.