Vive Sock Aid for Putting Socks On and Off - Pulling Assist Device - Compression Sock Helper Aide Tool - Puller, Donner for Elderly, Senior, Pregnant, Diabetics - Stocking Pull Up Assistance Help

After having L3/4 spinal fusion surgery I was looking for tools to make my life a lot easier. Socks and shoes are a major issue even 2 months post op. I bought this sock aid, and tried to cancel the order as I was sceptical about how it would perform. I tried to refuse delivery, couldn’t get to the door in time (obviously). Asked to return it as it was unopened and didn’t want it. Amazon Customer Services said they could not accept it back even unopened. Did to keep it and as I had tried to cancel the order, refunded me. Thought I would try the sock aid out and alas, it worked amazingly. Now I have Hobbit sized feet (very wide, lil bit hairy I guess!), but the sock aid was amazing. Not bending to put socks on at all. Yes, it was effectively free, but I can honestly say it’s the best support kit, I’ve not bought and tried to return, ever. Easy to use, makes me more independent, means my partner doesn’t have to help me and touch my feet (who would?!). Highly recommend!

Works very well, easy to use when you are unable to bend to put socks on

I use the product to help me pull on my socks. The body of the product is very stiff, and the mouth end is too wide making it difficult to pull on woolen or non-elastic socks. Attaching synthetic or stretchable socks pull on easier. Handles robust and can fold easier into the cylinder. Recommend the manufacturer makes a narrower end to allow a full range of sock types to be pulled on more easily. I have tried a few other products and these comments notwithstanding find it robust and best one that I have tried.

This sock aid is perfect. My husband struggles with getting his socks on and this works well.

I was a bit dubious when I bought this bit of kit as someone told me they were useless but......This is a fantastic bit of kit and I couldn't have coped without it following hip replacement. I have a little celebration every time my sock slips into place and I don't have to ask for anyone else's help. An ingenious device. It's easy to use too. Thankyou

Next to useless for proper compression stockings, even harder to get onto the tool than it is to get them onto my feet. Probably fine for normal socks.

Follow the instructions carefully and this device is an essential aid for anyone who cannot reach their feet to don socks or stockings - 'hose' not 'Os". For me, living alone, the thought of fitting those post op stockings when I was sent home 36 hrs after a hip replacement, this device proved to be an essential aid. I could not have managed without it and it worked well. A absolute boon. TIP: Use the cords to compress the white bit to make it easier to fit the 'hose' over the white bit a good way. As I got stronger I found that compressing it between my thighs worked well too and also aided recovery. So good I have kept it in case I have need again.

There are imitations but the rubber pad is the key to the quality of the product and on some imitations the pad is too small and comes off easily

I’ve been wearing compression socks since Dec.,2017 and bought my first Vive Sock Aid ithen. It has lasted till now - Mar. 2020. I have severe arthritis and needed help to get the compression socks on. It worked like a charm and has been very helpful to me, especially since my wife still works and I am home alone With no help to put on my compression socks till I bought the Vive. About a year later, I wanted to have one on each floor of our two story home. I noticed Amazon was offering the RMS Deluxe Sock Aid for a cheaper price. The two items looked the same in the photos, so why not save a few bucks and buy the RMS brand? Big mistake! Upon receipt of the RMS model I immediately noticed a significant difference that I had it noticed online - the "slip resistant foam pad" was much smaller and a different shape than its counterpart on the Vive device. This slip resistant foam pad is what holds your sock (compression or regular) on the outside of the very smooth hard plastic channel as you slip your foot in and pull the sock down over your heel, then your ankle and up your calf till the pressure Is enough to cause the sock to slip off the hard plastic channel. Tip: If you wear knee high socks with a strong compression factor (20-30 mmHg), it does require some hand strength to pull it onto the plastic channel. The Vive has a longer, broader foam patch that holds the sock longer than the RMS and other brands. Thus it pulls it easily over the heel and sometimes even most of the way up your leg. Other brands often let the sock slip off before clearing the heel, with a max hold somewhere around the ankle - which means you have to grip the sock with your fingers and pull it up. Not easy. Buy the Buve brand.

La personne est âgée et pour la première fois elle a enfile ses bas de conventions d'une façon spectaculaire. Très bon produit et pas cher

L'ho acquistato perchè mia madre aveva difficoltà a vestire i collant. Mi ha chiesto una soluzione ed io le ho proposto questo attrezzo. Progettato semplicemente, di plastica ben rifinita che non rischia di pungere o graffiare, o peggio di rompere le calze. E' molto funzionale e ha risolto i problemi di mia madre. Il prezzo è conforme alla qualità. Consigliatissimo.

I can not believe how wonderful this product is. I can use it to get my winter boots on. My socks it’s so helpful. I had a full hip replacement and restricted in so many movements. So thankful for this apparatus

Product works well and simple to use