I first came across the Brevetti sock aid in 1999 when I had an operation and was loaned one by the hospital OT to use while I couldn't lean down to put socks on. It is so simple ad effective to use. The shoe horn at the other end is also most useful;and the integral hook makes undoing laces simpler. I was so impressed that I bought one for a friend who was struggling to dress herself, who described it as a 'marvellous device'. So when I found that I have to have another operation and shall be laid up again, I went looking to buy my own and was delighted with both the price and speedy delivery of this item from Essential Aids. Highly recommended.