SP Ableware 73842-0000 Rigid Sock and Stocking Aid with Patented Heel Guide

My wife found this the best stocking aid after back surgery.

The sock aid worked fine, with one small exception and one big one. The small problem: the heavy duty velcro patch did not stick to the plastic very well. It didn't help that much anyway. The big problem: the knob holding the string on one side broke off after a few uses.Flawed product, but the basic design works. I drilled holes in the plastic to attach the string puller.Another improvement that should be made in the product is to round off the corners on the upper end of the tube. They are a bit sharp.

This product is made of flexible plastic. When you put a standard sock (mens 1 size fits all) on it, it closes up enough that if you have a wide foot, your foot will not go through. I have a 10EEE foot and in rehab I had a wide sock aid that was rigid plastic and I had no trouble at all. Also, there are sharp corners on this item and you will have to file them or you will scratch your foot and ankle.

The Velcro circle that is suppose to help cling to the sock while pulling it up fell off and will not stay on the device, makes it impossible to get your sock on with it

I have arthritic knees and hips, so socks are tough to put on. Unfortunately for me, my hands are also pretty bad, making it a little tough to "load" the sock puller with a sock. If you're like me, get loose fitting socks that stretch a lot and then this gizmo works quite well. You have to get the hang of it all, which takes a few socks. After that, it's fairly easy even for my wide feet.

Socks go on easy for those with disabilities

Unit should be made out of stiffer material. It collapses together when trying to put on higher compression sock on it.

this is so painful to put on as it has no soft cover and the upper part scratches your ankles I was very sick for a month and tried to send it back as I could not get out of the house and they refused it as the time period was over a month to be returned...w