It arrives with rough edges on all sides, from the manufacturing process.  After working them over with a file and then sandpaper I got the edges to the point I don't think they'll catch or or rip socks; but still not ideal.<br />Also the back comes almost completely covered with a large very sticky label, which I have not been able to fully remove with knife, water, scrubbing and soap.<br />Good point: it is small and light, if you want something to travel with occasionallyand small size is more important than ease of use.<br />The goal for a shoe horn is something smooth and rounded to ease your heel into a shoe.  This item doesn't fit that goal.  Look elsewhere.