Stainless Steel Shoehorn
by MaxiAids
Last verified June 17, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
A long-handled stainless steel shoehorn that lets you slide shoes on without bending down or reaching toward your feet. It's designed for people who have difficulty bending at the waist, limited hip or knee flexibility, or reduced hand and finger dexterity — common situations after joint replacement surgery, with arthritis, or for anyone with general mobility limitations. This is a complete, ready-to-use tool with no setup required. At roughly 18 inches, a standard long-handled shoehorn works for most seated shoe-donning, but if you also need help with fasteners like laces or buckles, you'll want additional adapted dressing aids.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Insert the curved end of the shoehorn into the back of the shoe.
- Slide your heel down the shoehorn to guide your foot in without collapsing the shoe's heel counter.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site; last verified June 17, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.