(Medieval spelling includes: Shoeing Horn, Schoyng horne. Also referred to as a Shoe Lift) A tool made of wood, horn, or metal used to pull out the back of the shoe while the foot slips into it. Shorter shoe horns are suitable for shoes, longer ones for boots and ankle boots. [Vass; Lystyne lordys verament

A curved metal or synthetic device used to aid in slipping the foot into a shoe.

a dressing aid used to help guide feet into tight-fitting dress shoes, sports shoes or boots

A shoe horn is a tool that allows the user to put on a shoe more easily. It does so by keeping the shoe open and by providing a smooth surface for the foot and particularly the heel to move, without crushing the shoe's counter (the vertical portion of the shoe that wraps around the back of the foot), in this way acting as a first class lever.