The clip is a key problem to its low score
This only works on dress shoes or any with a thin top. The clip can not push over sneakers and work boots or even a casual shoe. The clip is too tight and when trying to push with one hand it will only squish the shoe rather than open up. They made it too tight in hope to lift the shoe but that does not work well either.<br /><br />AND if you can not get the clip over the shoe it is too hard to use as a shoe horn with the clip. The clip will be in the way if you have to stick the entire end in the shoe.  If you have to bend over to pick up the shoe, you might as well use a regular shoe horn.<br /><br />The clip is the key.  Yes it does seem strong enough, but the product gets a 2 out of 5. The clip does not hold a heavy shoe  even when it can fit over the lip. The clip can not be pushed over  sneakers and wider material shoes when only  holding the handle. If you have to bend over to pick up the shoe, the product is nothing more than a funny commercial.<br /><br />Also the shoedini handle  does not collapse very much.  You maybe only save 1 foot.  I am 5'2" and I still need it extended all the way so I do not see  any benefit to the telescoping handle. In its collapsed state, you gaining much storage ease.<br /><br />I have bought 2 foot plastic shoe horns in the past. There are other long reach products you can find for less.  You do not need shoedini if the feature of the clip can not be used.  The clip is what sold me on the idea.<br />But since it is too tight to fit over most shoes and sneakers, I returned it.
Rating: 2 stars