I gave one of the original M97 dryers as a gift nearly 20 years ago.  Since then it has faithfully dried shoes, socks, gloves, hats and boots on a daily basis each and every winter.  It also has helped with the occasional trek through a stream or marsh.  The PEET Dryer is basically a part of the family.  We love it.  It does everything it is supposed to, and does so with elegant simplicity.  Can't recommend it enough.