I bought the luxury stocking aid as I have back problems and can't bend to put socks on. It has taken me a while to get the best practice to actually pull the sock over the plastic section, as it is a flat surface that needs 'forming ' to shape first. So squashed between knees and sock applied works for me. Once you've got to grips with the application, pulling the sock in position works fine. Now to find a toe nail cutter because that's a trial too.