Shoe Aids
Results: 89
'lastic Laces
'Lastic Laces are coiled elastic shoelaces designed to convert any shoe to a slip on for people who have difficulty tying shoes. The user simply laces the shoe and pulls the laces to the desired tension. The laces coil when released to hold them in position to allow the shoe to be put on or removed without tying or relacing. COLOR: White, black, black and white, black with sparkles, magenta, teal, purple, teal, tan, brown, and blue.
Ableware Shoehorn With T Handle
The ABLEWARE Shoehorn with T Handle is a long handled shoe horn designed for use by individuals who have difficulty bending to put on shoes and who have arthritis or other disabilities of the hand. The T-shaped handle reduces the need for the user to fully close the hand or rotate the wrist. DIMENSIONS: 19.5 inches long. WEIGHT: 0.218 pounds.
AliMed® Shoe Aid
The AliMed® Shoe Aid is designed for use by individuals with arthritis, lower extremity or mobility disabilities. This device fits on the users hand and slips over the counter of the shoe, reinforcing it and making it act like a shoehorn. Put the shoe on the floor and maneuver it with the string and insert the foot. A gentle upward tug releases the aid. Pack of 2.
Arthritis Daily Helper Kit (Model 557183)
The Arthritis Daily Helper Kit, model 557183), combine products designed for use by individuals with arthritis, fine motor or grasping disabilities or limited hand dexterity. Intended to assist arthritis sufferers with daily tasks, this kit features the following item: Dr. Grip Pen, Rubber Doorknob Extension, EZ Key Turner, Button Hook with Zipper Pull, and Shoe Buttons (see separate entries).
Assistive Device Kit (Model A665322)
The Assistive Device Kit, model A665322, is a long-handled sponge, long-handled shoe horn, and a reacher designed for use by individuals with reduced reaching capabilities, including individuals with upper extremity and mobility disabilities. The set includes a standard Handi-Reacher; a round, long-handled sponge; and a long-handled shoe horn.
Brass Shoehorn (Model Or-0009)
The Brass Shoehorn, model OR-0009, is a shoehorn designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities, arthritis, or back pain. Made of polished brass, this unbendable shoehorn is designed to make changing shoes effortless. DIMENSIONS: 11 inches long.
Coilers
Coilers are elastic shoe laces designed for use by individuals who have decreased finger dexterity or who are unable to bend or reach to tie shoes. Once the shoes are laced, the foot can simply slide into the shoe and then the ends of the laces are pulled to tighten the shoe. The lace ends coil after pulling to eliminate the need for tying. COLOR: Tan, brown, navy blue, red, royal blue, purple, teal, white, magenta, denim, black, yellow rainbow, green tweed, magenta tweed, pink rainbow, or camou
Collapsible Shoe Horn (Model Sw3150)
The Collapsible Shoe Horn, model SW3150, is a long-handled sho horn designed for use by individuals with arthritis or other lower extremity disabilities. This device consists of a short, clip-on shoe horn attached to a long string with a ball grip handle. To use, the shoe horn clips to the back of the shoe, the shoe is lowered to the floor with the string, and the shoe horn is used to guide the foot into the shoe. The shoe horn is then loosened and removed by tugging on the string. DIMENSIONS: T
Combination Dressing Stick And Shoehorn
The Combination Dressing Stick and Shoehorn is a long-handled and shoehorn and dressing stick designed for use by individuals with mobility or lower extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. Made of hard, durable plastic, this device features a large angled hook that holds and pulls clothing, and a long, notched shoehorn at the opposite end for removing socks. This aid also features a push/pull pointer for opening and closing drawers and doors, turning on and off light switches, and retrievi
Complete Hip Kit (Model A665-320)
The Complete Hip Kit is designed for use by individuals who have had a hip replacement or who have mobility disabilities. The kit includes a Savanah Toilet Seat (see also separate entry), a long-handled sponge for bathing, a dressing stick, a long-handled shoe horn, a Sock Notch sock aid to assist in putting on socks without bending, and a standard-size Handi-Reacher (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS: The Savanah Toilet Seat is 4 inches tall,
Curly Elastic Shoelaces
Curly Elastic Shoelaces are designed for use by individuals who cannot tie their shoes. The shoes are laced and then the user pulls on the ends of the laces to tighten as desired. When released, the ends of the laces coil, preventing the ends from dragging. The shoes stay laced and can be put on like a slip-on.
Cushion Grip Shoehorns (Models 30035, 30036, 30037, 30038 & 30039)
Cushion Grip Shoehorns are long-handled shoehorns and shoehorns with built up handles to assist people with difficulty in bending and grasping in donning and removing shoes. All models have padded foam handles with a rope loop. DIMENSIONS: Model 30035 is 12 inches long, model 30036 is 18 inches long, model 30037 is 24 inches long, model 30038 is 30 inches long, and model 30039 is 36 inches long. The foam handles are 5.5 inches thick. WARRANTY: The manufacturer warrants this product against defec
Diy Device To Assist With Getting Dressed
---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself assistive device for individuals with arthritis, recovering from surgery, and/or limited flexibility to dress themselves. Step 1: Use duct tape to fasten the wood block to the pole. Attach the wood block about 2 inches from the end of the pole and secure the block with tape at the top and bottom. Ensure the block is sturdy and unlikely to move. Duct tape makes this project quick and easy to complete without drilling any hole
DIY Shoe Helper and Sock Aid
The Shoe Helper is designed to assist users with limited flexibility, limited mobility, upper and/ or lower extremity disabilities, those with spinal cord injuries, users in wheelchairs, and users who have trouble grasping or limited dexterity. The product was designed for users, specifically those in wheelchairs, who have issues using long handled Shoe Horns or other traditional shoe aids due to the fact that they do not provide the necessary support to move the entire leg, foot or heel into th
Dr. Joseph's Universal Adl Accessories
Dr. Joseph's Universal ADL Accessories are a footbrush, inspection mirror, dressing hook, leg lifter, and shoe horn designed for use by individuals with diabetes and mobility disabilities or arthritis. Designed to provide hygiene, inspection, and care of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, the components are available individually to enable the user to select only those items that are needed. Available components include the universal long handle only, the universal handle with footbrush, a packag
Dress EZ™
The Dress EZ™ is a shoe horn stick designed for use by individuals with arthritis, lower extremity or mobility disabilities. The device is a two function aid; it can be used as a dressing aid or shoe horn. The Dress EZ is made of soft foam handle with a 1 inch diameter and has a smooth surface with round edges.
Dressez
DressEZ is a combination long-handled shoe horn with a built up handle and dressing stick designed to assist people with difficulty bending or other physical disabilities in performing dressing tasks. The DressEZ has a push-pull "S" hook at one end with smooth, round edges, and a rubberized coating. The shoehorn at the other end also has smooth, rounded edges. The intervening shaft is thick for ease in grasping. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches long.
Dressing Stool
CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual who has had both a stroke and a hip replacement to put on a shoe and an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) independently. A footstool was built of nine-millimeter plywood with an upright piece attached to a base piece at a 90-degree angle and both pieces attached to legs at approximately a 30-degree angle. The back piece was equipped with a stop that outlines the shape of the user’s shoe. A strap holds the shoe in position. The user places the shoe, wit
E-Z Slider Shoehorns
E-Z Slider Shoehorns are long-handled shoehorns designed to assist people who have difficulty bending with donning and removing shoes. Fabricated of Thera-coated spring steel, the shoehorns have non-slip handle grips. DIMENSIONS: Shoehorns are available in 12-, 18-, 24-, 30-, and 36-inch lengths. The handle grips are 6 inches long. WARRANTY: The manufacturer warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Economy Hip / Knee Kit
The Economy Hip/Knee Kit includes five products designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and mobility disabilities following hip or knee replacement surgery. The kit includes a reacher, shoe horn, sock aid with cords and built-up foam handle, dressing stick and a contoured bath sponge. These devices are designed to help users avoid bending, standing or turning at the hip when bathing, dressing and performing other activities in the home. The kit comes in a plastic bag. DIMENSIONS: Th
Elastic Shoelaces
Elastic Shoelaces are designed for use by individuals who cannot bend to tie their shoes. The shoes are laced, tightened, and tied. The shoes stay tied and can be put on like a slip-on. DIMENSIONS: Available in 18 inches long for shoes with two or three holes, 24 inches for shoes with four to five holes, or 30 inches for shoes with six holes. COLOR: All lengths are available in black, white, or brown.
Elastic Shoelaces
The Elastic Shoelaces are elastic shoe laces designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor or mobility disabilities who have difficulty reaching or tying laces. These laces can be put in shoes and tied once, enabling the shoes to be used as slip-ons. DIMENSIONS: Each lace is 25.5 inches long. COLOR: Black or white.
Elastic Shoelaces (Models Da-5120-L-24 & Da-5121-L-32)
The Elastic Shoelaces are elastic shoe laces designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor or mobility disabilities who have difficulty reaching or tying laces. These laces can be put in shoes and tied and the shoes can be used as slip-ons. WEIGHT: 25 grams (model DA-5121-L-32) or 17 grams (model DA-5120-L-24). COLORS: Brown, black, or white.
Extra Long Shoehorn (Model Da-5112)
The Extra Long Shoehorn, model DA-5112, is a long handled shoe horn designed for use by individuals who cannot bend over to reach their feet. This extra long shoehorn has a non-slip vinyl handle and a nylon storage loop. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 610 x 30 millimeters. WEIGHT: 168 grams.
Extra Wide Comfort Steps Shoes for Women
The Extra Wide Comfort Steps Shoes for Women is a product designed for women with wide width or swollen feet/ankles to wear. Slip-resistant and prevents potential slips and falls. Accommodates different levels of swelling. Comfortable. For Velcro® fastener, contact manufacturer.
Ez Mornings Tool Pak
The EZ Mornings Tool Pak features made-to-last dressing aids specially designed for those with Arthritis, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or those recovering from surgery. The EZ Mornings Tool Pak includes:
1. Button-hook/zipper-pull tool for dressing without hurting finger joints.
2. 18-inch stainless steel shoehorn that allows the user to put on shoes without bending down.
3. Pull-cord sock aid for putting on socks without strain.
4. 3 pairs of no-tie shoe
Ez Shoe On (Models 365 & 385)
EZ Shoe On (models 365 and 385) are long handled shoe horns that allow the user to grip heel of shoe and pull the shoe on. The shoe horns have trigger action gripand may be used as a combination shoe horn, gripper and reacher. DIMENSIONS: Horns have 20 to 30 inch stalks.
Ezy-On Wire Stocking Aid
The Ezy-On Wire Stocking Aid is designed for use by individuals with arthritis or lower extremity or mobility disabilities. This versatile stocking aid helps with applying stockings and compression hose simply and evenly, and is great for putting on socks too. For use by patients and caregivers.
Ezy™ Sock Helper
The Ezy™ Sock Helper Aid is designed for use by individuals with arthritis or lower extremity or mobility disabilities. The device assists user with putting on socks and hose. It is sturdy steel with smooth plastic coating. Sock is stretched over metal column, and then the foot is slipped into sock using the handles to position foot correctly.
Featherweight Shoehorn Reacher
The Featherweight Shoehorn Reacher is a reacher with integral shoehorn designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities. This aluminum reacher had a pistol grip with a hook trigger to open the GripCert jaws. The shoehorn extends over the top jaw and up the shaft, creating a long-handled shoehorn. DIMENSIONS: 32 inches long. The jaws are 3 inches wide. WEIGHT: 8 ounces.
Flip Lacer
Flip Lacer is a shoe lacing aid designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or amputation. This device allows the user to pull laces tight with one hand. This self-locking plastic device has no moving parts and interlaces with standard lace up shoes. Shoes can be opened wide to slip feet in, then the device can be used to pull the laces tight and tie the final knot. The device has a locking position for small children and a relaxed mode for relaxing laces for comfort. COLOR
Foam-Handled Shoehorn (Models A71551 & A71552)
The Foam-Handled Shoehorn is a long-handled shoe horn with a built-up handle designed for use by individuals with arthritis, hip replacement, or mobility disabilities or grasping disabilities. This shoe horn has a coated steel shaft to prevent it from sticking to skin or clothing and minimal curve for ease of insertion or removal. The foam handle has a hanging loop. DIMENSIONS: Model A71551 is 18 inches long and model A71552 is 24 inches long. The shoe horn has a four-inch handle. COLOR: The han
Folding Stocking Aid
The Folding Stocking Aid is designed for use by individuals who have difficulty bending. To use, the side wings are folded to the center of the device and the device is inserted in the sock and the user slides the foot in. Pulling on the wide web strap pulls the sock on. The pointed tip can be used a shoe horn. The device opens flat for storage.
Foot Lifter
The Foot Lifter is designed for anyone who has difficulties raising or reaching their feet. This device helps these individuals raise and reach their feet. The device can get wet, with its "T" connector vents letting water out. Rubber foot straps conform to any foot size.
Healthsmart Adjustable Telescoping Shoe Horn
The HealthSmart Telescoping Adjustable Shoe Horn is a long handled shoe horn designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or arthritis. This shoe horn telescopes guides the user’s foot into his or her shoe without bending. Other features include a locking safety ring, and storage eyelet. The Telescoping Adjustable Shoe Horn can be used while sitting or standing. DIMENSIONS: Length adjusts from 21.88 to 32.38 inches.
Helping Hand Shoe Helper / Reacher, The
The Helping Hand Shoe Helper/Reacher is a combination long handled shoe horn and reacher designed for use by individuals with arthritis, hip replacement, and other mobility and lower extremity disabilities. This lightweight anodized aluminum reacher features an ergonomic pistol grip, a curved trigger, a single rubber-lined claw, and an integrated shoe horn attached to the top. The claw secures the shoe and the shoe horn assists in putting on the shoe without requiring the user to bend. The gripp
Hickies No Tie Shoe Laces
Hickies No Tie Shoe Laces are an alternative to regular or elastic shoe laces, designed for users who have dexterity difficulties, grasping difficulties, upper extremity disabilities or trouble bending over to put on or remove shoes. They are stretchable and allow users to easily slip their shoes off and on without bending over or needing to use their arms or hands. Hickies require some dexterity to put in place initially, but only need to be inserted once and then can be left on the shoe elimi
Hip Kit Iii (Model 665-321)
The Hip Kit III, model 665-321, is a long-handled sponge, long-handled shoe horn, dressing stick, sock aid, and a reacher designed for use by individuals with reduced reaching capabilities, including individuals with upper extremity, hip replacement, mobility disabilities. The set includes a standard Handi-Reacher; a round, long-handled sponge; a dressing stick; a Sock Notch; and a long-handled shoe horn. DIMENSIONS: The Handi-Reacher is 24 inches long. The dressing stick is 26 inches long, and
Ibungee Laces
iBungee Laces are designed for individuals with limited fine motor and grasping patterns as well as those who have sensitive feet or are recovering from injury. iBungee Laces are stretchable and allows user to convert any shoe into a slip on. This helps to eliminate the need for frequent tying, retying, or untying knots and double knots.
Kpb11 Sport Boot
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPB11 Sport Boot was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the patient's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, while the r
Kphtp Hi-Top Flex Bottom Sole Athletic
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPHTP Hi-Top Flex Bottom Sole Athletic was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the user's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cush
Kpm11 Laced Dress Shoe
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPM11 Laced Dress Shoe was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the user's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, while th
Kpo96 Mary Jane Casual
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPO96 Mary Jane Casual was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the patient's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, while
Kpr11 Laced/velcro Athletic
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPN90 was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the patient's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, while the rubber outso
Kps11 Laced/velcro Athletic
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPS11 was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the user's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, while the rubber outsole
Kpsand & Kpsand11 Sandals
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPSAND & KPSAND11 Sandals was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the user's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, w
Kpw11 Laced/velcro Athletic
The sole of KeepingPace Children's Footwear KPW11 was expressly designed to facilitate the modification, buildup and fabrication process. The design of the shoe utilizes a range of RUVA, and crepe material that can be quickly and easily modified to meet the user's needs. The outsole of the KeepingPace Children's shoe is a combination of a RUVA shell with a rubber outsole permanently molded to the RUVA. The RUVA is lightweight, flexible and provides excellent cushioning, while the rubber outsole
Lace Lock (Model 6091)
The Lace Lock, model 6091, is a shoe lace fastener designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The user can threads the lace end through the plastic fastener and adjust tightness, and slide the plastic knob on top of the fastener to lock the shoe lace in position.
Lock Laces
Made originally for competition, LOCK LACES is the only patented performance lacing system engineered to meet the demands of endurance athletes like runners, triathletes, marathoners and walkers. Unlike other products, wearing Lock Laces sustains compression across the foot increasing the amount of oxygen available to the muscles which helps endurance athletes and average shoe wearers alike manage fatigue. The design also allows for those with joint pain or dexterity issues fasten shoes easily.
Long Coated Steel Shoehorn
The Long Coated Steel Shoehorn is designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or who have difficulty bending. This extra-long shoehorn has a notch at the end to aid in removing shoes. DIMENSIONS: 23.5 inches long.
Long Shoe Horns (Models F73823-0000 & F73823-0001)
The Long Shoe Horns are designed for persons who have trouble bending to put on their shoes or to remove their socks. Model F73823-0000 is an epoxy-coated steel shoehorn with curved handle and a notch at the end for removing socks. Model F73823-0001 is the same as above, but made of delux epoxy-coated steel with soft vinyl on the handle for non-slip grip. DIMENSIONS: Both models are 23.5 inches long.
Long Shoehorn
DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To produce a long-handled shoe horn designed for use by individuals who have disabilities which prevent bending or stretching to put on shoes. Cut a piece of 4-inch-diameter PVC pipe in half lengthwise with a bandsaw to provide a lightweight curve for any length of a shoehorn. After heating the pipe, attach a hook on one end for reaching or dragging. MATERIALS: Length of 4-inch diameter PVC pipe. TOOLS: Bandsaw. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Que
Long Shoehorn
The Long Shoehorn is a plastic long-handled shoehorn designed to assist individuals with back problems or other conditions which hinder bending over to put on shoes. This aid has a curved handle and a hanging hole. DIMENSIONS: 17.5 inches long.
Loopeez Shoe Aid
For special needs children and adults, shoe tying can sometimes be a difficult process. Loopeez shoe tying aids are designed to be essential tools for teaching shoe tying, and in the assistance of rehabilitation. Loopeez act as an extra hand to help those who may have dexterity or fine motor disabilities.
No Stoop Shoehorn (Model 7020)
The No Stoop Shoehorn, model 7020, is a long-handled shoe horn designed to assist individuals who find it difficult to bend over. The shoehorn is made of chrome plated steel. DIMENSIONS: 24 inches long.
Nobow-Shoetie
The Nobow-Shoetie is a shoe aid designed for individuals with upper extremity disabilities, arthritis, back pain, or who have had strokes, or individuals with low vision. This device is a small piece of leather-like plastic that is laced into the top of the shoe, allowing the shoe laces to be attached and secured. To place the device onto the shoe, the user unties the laces to the level at which the narrow end of the device will be attached to the shoe. Once the NOBOW has been laced onto the sho
Norco Elastic Shoelaces (Models Nc28681, Nc28686, Nc28689, Nc28734, Nc28735, & Nc28736)
The Norco Elastic Shoelaces, Models NC28681, NC28686, NC28689, NC28734, NC28735 and NC28736, are designed for individuals who have trouble tying laces due to loss of finger dexterity or the ability to bend over. These laces require tying once; afterwards, the laces stretch so that the foot can slip into and out of a shoe with the aid of a shoehorn but without having to undo the laces. DIMENSIONS: The lengths are 24 inches for NC28681, NC28686 and NC28689; and 37 inches for NC28734, NC28735 and N
Norco Plastic Shoehorn With Hook (Model Nc28590)
The Norco Plastic Shoehorn with Hook, model NC28590, is a long-handled shoe horn with a curved handle for an easier grip. The shoehorn includes a nylon loop for hanging. DIMENSIONS: 16.25 inches long.
Ok Lacers
OK Lacers are elastic shoe laces designed for use by individuals with arthritis or fine motor disabilities. Designed for use in low-cut athletic-style shoes, these laces use a technique that eliminates long, loose ends. Two loops are are created between the top two eyelets, terminating the laces with a small knot on the inside of the shoe. Once the loops are created, the laces are secured with the Lacer clasp. To loosen the laces, lift up the top half of the Lacer clasp to shift the Lacer to the
OldKook's Super Shoe Laces
OldKook's Super Shoe Laces are elastic shoe laces designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, mobility, or fine motor disabilities or arthritis or who have difficulty bending. Once the shoes are laced and tied, these laces allow the shoes to slipped on and off without tying and untying. These laces fit shoes with three to five eyelets. DIMENSIONS: The laces are 46 to 66 inches long. COLOR: Black.
Pants, Sock, Shoe Dressing Aid
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aids in the ability to dress for those who cannot bend or have stiff joints. Two hangers, duct tape and a metal pole make up this device. COMMENTS: Designed originally for a man with a constricting knee cast, the Pants, Sock, Shoe Dressing Aid was created to help those who cannot bend, or have a hard time putting on their clothes. The device allows them to do so independently.
Perma-Ty Elastic Shoelaces
The Perma-Ty Elastic Shoelaces are designed for individuals who have trouble tying laces due to loss of finger dexterity or the ability to bend over. These laces require tying once; afterwards, the laces stretch so that the foot can slip into and out of a shoe with the aid of a shoehorn but without having to untie the laces. DIMENSIONS: 18 inches long for shoes with 2 or 3 holes; 24 inches long for shoes with 4 to 5 holes; and 30 inches long for shoes or boots with 6 or more holes. COLOR: White
Plastic Shoehorn (Models A7153 & A7154)
The Plastic Shoehorn, models A7153 and A7154 is a long-handled shoe horn designed for use by individuals with arthritis, hip replacement, or mobility disabilities. Model A7153 has a hanging loop at the top and model A7154 has a curved handle for a secure grip. DIMENSIONS: Model A7153 is 18 inches long and model A7154 is 16.5 inches long.
Round Elastic Shoelaces (Model Da-5122)
The Round Elastic Shoelaces, model DA-5122, are elastic shoe laces designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. These shoe laces never need tying; once placed in shoes, they allow the shoes to be used as slip-ons. The laces are designed to have no pressure points and to allow natural movement. DIMENSIONS: 140 centimeters long. WEIGHT: 15 grams. COLORS: Blue, brown, black, or white.
Sammons Preston Complete Hip Replacement Kit With Reacher
The Sammons Preston Complete Hip Replacement Kit With Reacher is designed for use by individuals who have had a hip and knee replacement or who have mobility disabilities. The kit features eight household necessities for clients recovering from hip surgery and includes a plastic bag.
Sammons Preston Deluxe Hip and Knee Equipment Package
The Sammons Preston Deluxe Hip and Knee Equipment Package is designed to allow those with limited mobility to function more independently during daily tasks. Each kit includes the following: SPR 26 inch or 32 inch Reacher, Flexible Sock and Stocking Aid, 24 inch E-Z Slide Shoehorn and 27 inch Ergonomic Handle Sponge, Contour.
Shoe & Boot Valet
The Shoe & Boot Valet is a shoe aid designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities, arthritis, or back pain. This device has a molded nylon handle, an aluminum shaft, and a rubber-lined, one-size-fits-all Boot Jack gripper that holds the heel or toe of the shoe as the user's foot slips in or out. Minimal grip strength is needed. The gripper is rubber lined to prevent slippage or damage to foot wear. WEIGHT: Just over 1 pound. WARRANTY: 5 years.
Shoe Buttons (Models 6099, 609901 & 609902)
The Shoe Buttons, models 6099, 609901 and 609902, are shoe lace fasteners designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or those with use of only one hand. These latex free devices make it unnecessary to untie shoe laces. Features include plastic buttons that the user can screw through the top shoelace hole and wrap the lace around the buttons to maintain tightness. COLORS: Model 6099 is black, model 609901 is brown, and model 609902 is white.
Shoe Horn Pro Guide Ultimate
The Shoe Horn ProGuide® Ultimate Model is designed for use by those with upper or lower extremity issues, arthritis, grasping difficulties or mobility disabilities making it difficult to put their shoes on. The Shoe Horn ProGuide Ultimate is 20 inches and designed similarly to traditional shoe horns. It is made of strong stainless steel to prevent bending or breakage. Unlike other shoe horns, to use it correctly it must be inserted vertically into the shoe, lining up with the shoe’s heel.
Shoe Horn.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shoehorn with a long handle for people with limited range of motion or reach. Provides pattern and instructions for an extended shoehorn made from a piece of plastic guttering and a wooden dowel. A hanging loop can be attached to the other end. Includes photograph. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Grainger, S E TITLE: Making Aids for Disabled Living REF: North Pomfret, Vermont: Batsford: p 36-37 NARIC CALL NUMBER: R1126 PAGES ( including cover): 3 19
Shoe In
The Shoe In is a shoe aid and sock aid designed for individuals with arthritis or lower extremity or mobility disabilities. This product assists people to put on shoes and socks. COLOR: White.
Shoe Or Boot Remover.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Simple device to pull off shoes or boots by wedging the heel in a V shaped cutout and holding the device down with the other foot. Device made of a piece of wood about 5/8 inch by 16 by 6 inches with a V cutout of one end, attached to a riser the same thickness and width and about 2 inched high. Includes instructions, diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Aids for Elderly People REF: London, England: S
Shoe Remover (Model 16D015A)
The Shoe Remover, model 16D015A, is a shoe aid designed for use by individuals with lower extremity, or mobility disabilities, arthritis, spinal cord injury or back pain. This device enables the user to remove shoes without bending. The shoe remover is made of wear-resistant plastic. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 14 x 4 inches.
Shoe Remover.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pointed stick is used to assist in removing shoes. The end of a hardwood stick measuring 36 by 3/4 by 1/2 inches is tapered to a point. To remove shoe, place the pointed end into the shoe near the heel and push down until the shoe slips off. SKILLS REQUIRED: Woodworking. AUTHOR: New York University Bellevue Medical Center Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation TITLE: Self-Help Devices for Rehabilitation REF: Dubuque, Iowa: Wm C Brown: p 20 N
Simple-Laces
The Simple-Laces are designed for individuals with arthritis or fine motor or mobility disabilities who have difficulty reaching or tying shoe laces. Simple-Laces uses the hook and loop concept and require only one finger or a hook clamp to fasten and unfasten, and will not come loose or unfastened accidentally. The laces are design to fit all types of shoes that have eyelets or loops using the straight/bar lacing system. The laces look like conventional shoelaces once fastened, thus providing a
Soft Built Up Handle Shoe Horn (Models 2067 & 2068)
The Soft Built up Handle Shoe Horns, models 2067 and 2068 are shoe horns with a built-up handles designed for use by individuals with arthritis, hip replacement, or mobility with grasping disabilities. Made of stainless steel, these latex free shoe horns feature oval shaped foam built-up handles 1 1/8 inches in diameter, and nylon hang-up loops that can be placed around the wrist to secure the shoehorns during use. DIMENSIONS: Model 2067 is 18 inches long, and model 2068 is 24 inches long.
Spring-Action Shoe Horn (Model 2070)
The Spring-Action Shoe Horn, model, 2070, is a dressing aid designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities, arthritis, or back pain. This lightweight, metal shoe horn features an easy to bend spring at the top and a long loop handle that requires less bending for the user. DIMENSIONS: The handle is 23.5 inches long.
Spyrolaces
Spyrolaces are spiral elastic shoelaces designed for use by people who have difficulty tying regular shoelaces. Once these laces laces are laced in shoes, the wearer simply pulls to the desired tension and releases. The ends remain coiled and out of the way and the laces remain tight and comfortable. COLOR: White, black, teal, pink, and brown.
Stainless Steel Shoehorn (Models Nc28601, Nc28602, Nc28603 & Nc28604)
The Stainless Steel Shoehorn, models NC28601, NC28062, NC28603 & NC28604, is a long-handled shoe horn with a curved hook and a vinyl handle for an easier grip. DIMENSIONS: The NC28601 model is 12 inches long, NC28602 is 18 inches long, NC28603 is 24 inches long, and NC28604 is 30 inches long.
Stainless-Steel Shoe Horn/sock Aids
The Stainless-Steel Shoe Horn/Sock Aids are long-handled shoe horns designed for use by individuals who are unable to bend to put on shoes. These aids feature a plastic-coated curved hand grip that can also be used to pull up socks. DIMENSIONS: Model 2061 is 18 inches long; model 2064 is 24 inches long; and model 2062 is 30 inches long.
The Foot Funnel
The Foot Funnel is designed for hands-free shoe donning as an alternative to a long handled shoe horn. It is designed to help users with a limited range of motion, trouble bending over, and upper extremity or grasping difficulties, slide easily into their shoes. The concept behind the Foot Funnel is that it is designed to aid users with limited lumbar rotation and to aid those who lack the strength and dexterity to handle a traditional shoe horn, or long handled shoe horn. The Foot Funnel is a
The Original Afo Assist
The Original AFO Assist® is an innovative, one-of-a-kind lower body dressing aid designed to help stroke survivors and other individuals with disabilities (i.e., Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy) independently don an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and shoe.
The Original Afo Assist’s Accessory Pack
The Accessory Pack is an addition to The Original AFO Assist®, a lower body dressing aid designed to help stroke survivors and other individuals with disabilities (i.e., Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy) independently don an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and shoe.
The Shoe Horn Pro Guide Comfort
The Shoe Horn Pro Guide Comfort Model is designed for use by those with upper or lower extremity issues, arthritis, grasping difficulties or mobility disabilities making it difficult to put their shoes on. The original ProGuide® Comfort shoe horn collapses down to 16 inches and extends to a 31 inches. High tension in the stem keeps it locked at the users chosen length which allows shoe donning in both upright and sitting positions. The Shoe Horn Pro Guide is designed and manufactured with a spec
Topless Shoes
---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype topless shoes that require little to no effort to put on (no bending, tying) for individuals with back problems, arthritis, seniors, and other individuals with a disability that may prevent them from bending. Winner of the 2011 Red Dot Concept Design, Topless Shoes have no upper constrictions or bindings. The shoes consist of an elastic layer called the “muscle” which encloses the foot in a comfortable but firm grip. TITLE: Funky Shoe Style
Total Hip Kit
The Total Hip Kit is designed for use by individuals who have had a hip replacement. The kit includes a Tall-Ette elevated toilet seat (see also separate entry), a long-handled sponge for bathing, a long-handled shoe horn, a sock aid to assist in putting on socks without bending, and a reacher with a pistol grip and a single claw gripper. The kit is packed in a sturdy cardboard carrying box and includes instructions forthe use of each item. The kit is also available without the toilet seat.
Tylastic Shoe Laces (Models 6066, 606601 & 606609)
The Tylastic Shoe Laces models 6066, 606601, and 606609, are elastic shoe laces designed to allow shoes to be slipped on or off without tying or untying shoe laces. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 26 x 0.125 inches. COLOR: White (606601), brown (606609) or black(6066).
Universal No-Bend Stocking And Sock Aid
The Universal No-Bend Stocking and Sock Aid is a sock and stocking aid designed for use by individuals with arthritis, back problems or lower extremity or mobility disabilities. Intended to facilitate donning socks or stockings, this plastic sock aid is constructed with round edges to prevent snags and features built-in hinges and easy glide strips that help the foot slide into a sock or stocking. The user slips the sock or stocking over the aid, inserts the foot, and pulls on the looped straps
Wear Ease Shoe Fasteners
The Wear Ease Shoe Fasteners are shoe lace fasteners designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor or neurological disabilities or arthritis. These fasteners are straps that allow for easier fastening and unfastening of shoes by converting regular lace up shoes to easily used hook-and–loop closures. D-rings facilitate closing and opening of the strap. Each fastener fits shoes with 2-3 eyelets, and shoes with 4-6 eyelets require two fasteners. SIZES: One size fits all. COLORS: