It may sound crazy but I’m starting to realize the value of keeping a few on hand.
Preventing shoe crush – Why deteriorate the backs of your shoes by sloppily slipping your heel in? Shoe horns are great because they protect the backs of your shoes and make it easy to get into snug slip on dress shoes.
A lot of people do not appreciate how important a shoe horn is. I was one of those people until recently when I tried to slip into my old loafers without the help of my horn (which was nowhere in sight) and the heel got all crunched up. Shoe horns have been around forever and most people have one but never use it.
If you don’t use a shoe horn then there are two ways of putting a shoe on. 1) You can either, stick your finger in to the back and pull it on to your foot, stretching the shoe, or you can go for the worst of all options and 2) try to put your shoes on with no hands (my loafer style), sliding your feet in and crushing the counter as you do so. Both ways are going to cause damage to the counter. This is actually very serious and no good for the health of the shoe.The counter is extremely important for the structure of the whole shoe, if it is damaged and loses its stiffness then the whole shoe will lose structure and no longer fit correctly or offer good support. A firm counter supports your heel and arch and reduces over-pronation. Pronation being the flexing of the ankle. Over-pronation stresses the tissues around your ankle and foot which will lead to various foot conditions including flat feet and heel pain. Doesn’t sound too sexy does it?
Now I believe having at least one shoe horn handy by the front entrance should be mandatory and especially if you ask people to take off their shoes before entering your home.
TIPS:
Did you like going down slides as a kid? Well with a shoe horn your feet can go down a little slide every time you put your shoes on.
Gentlemen love them.
The metal ones are the best because they will last forever and have the added advantage to open your paint tins or beer bottles.
I like these elegant long versions in a fashionable color – so you can stand while putting shoes on. You can match them to your shoe color.
A “how to” video for dummies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ3pDZYwAY4
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