The Shoe Boot Valet is the only device on the market specifically designed to assist the elderly and mobility challenged pull on and take off their footwear without having to bend or reach. You can use it standing or sitting; it weighs approximately one pound, requires little to no grip strength and is durable enough to last a lifetime under normal use. There are over 50 million people in the U.S.(2010 census) who need this type of assistance due to aging, strokes, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, physical handicaps and dozens of other disabling maladies. This statistic increases yearly.