shoehorn

Why do I need a shoehorn? When, why and for which shoes: The shoehorn in profile

Shoehorns are one of the most popular everyday helpers. They are available in wood, metal, plastic and even horn. With a shoehorn - or shoe horn - you can slip into everyday shoes and shoes for going out quickly and easily. On the one hand, this is very practical. On the other hand, with a shoehorn you are also doing something good for your shoes and socks.

A shoehorn extends the life of high-quality shoes because the material on the inside rear edge of the shoe is protected and stays in its original shape for longer. We also recommend this useful helper for cheaper models, whose materials are more prone to tearing anyway. Stockings and socks are also protected and are not stretched or rubbed too much.

Without a shoehorn, regularly worn ankle boots, pumps, high heels and loafers often show slight material fatigue after just a few weeks. This is usually located exactly at the point where the foot rubs against the inner material of the shoe when slipping it on.

Shoe horns are suitable for all shoes that you have to slip into. These include trainers, business shoes for men, low shoes, moccasins, sneakers, ballerinas, boots and pumps of all kinds.

Shoehorn Original - The Long...

This shoehorn is extra long at 50 cm and yet is pleasantly light in the hand. This means you can slip into your shoes comfortably and without bending down. The original wooden spoon also makes putting on your shoes pleasant and easy on your back. This model feels most at home in your wardrobe. With its timeless, nature-inspired design, "the long one" is a real eye-catcher. It fits well in the shoe cupboard, but also works as a useful decorative element in the reception area.

  • Length: 50cm
  • Practical everyday helper
  • Designed for daily use
  • Fits in every wardrobe
  • Putting on shoes without bending over
  • timeless Swiss design
  • very easy
  • Ergonomic, fits well in the hand

Shoehorn Shorty - The Short...

This practical version of the classic shoehorn measures just 16 cm and is called the Shorty. The Shorty is particularly small and handy, fits perfectly in any handbag or travel bag and is therefore perfect for on the go. With the Shorty you can slip into your favorite shoes gently and in an environmentally friendly way - in the hotel room, after work in the office or on the plane. The timeless Swiss design is of course also great in the short shoehorn version.

  • Length: 16cm
  • Practical companion for on the go
  • Fits in your handbag
  • Ideal as a travel accessory
  • Very light and handy
  • Timeless Swiss design
  • Ergonomic and easy to grip

Shoehorn Kids - Small but mighty...

From now on there is also a shoehorn for children made of Swiss beech wood with a cute forest animal design and owl pendant.

  • Length: 16cm
  • Very light and handy
  • Timeless Swiss design
  • Ergonomic and easy to grip
  • With owl pendant

Warning:
Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard due to small parts.

Our wood species

Swiss walnut

Characteristics:
• light gray to strong dark brown coloring
• lively grain
• Annual rings and pores clearly visible

Look
The walnut tree gives us an extremely beautiful and noble wood. Its color is dark brown and the grain ranges from plain to lively. The expressive wood shows great differences in pattern, color and shape - you can clearly see that this is a natural product that has grown over the years. No two walnut wooden spoons are the same.

Swiss cherry tree

Characteristics:
• medium-heavy, yellow-whitish wood
• slightly reddish color in the core
• Colour becomes more intense over the years

Look
The wood of the cherry tree is particularly calm and uniform. Nevertheless, the grain of this native wood species is not boring at all. The combination of dense fibers and fine pores allows radiant wood structures to emerge. The color palette of cherry wood covers warm brown tones with yellowish or reddish brown to intense reddish brown.

Swiss beech

Characteristics
• Light color that can darken
• Very hard and firm
• fine and even texture

Look
Swiss beech is a beautiful and noble wood. It has a warm, honey-brown color and a fine, even texture. The grain varies from simple to lively and clearly shows that it is a natural product that has grown over the years. The beech wood darkens slightly over time.

Packaging & Materials

The packaging material for the shoe horns from holzlöffel.ch has to meet a number of requirements: It should be light, protect the products well and of course fit in with our values ​​of regionality and quality. The wooden spoons should also have a cool design with and without packaging - after all, this makes sustainability much more fun!
After a long search, we decided to use environmentally friendly cardboard sleeves. These are plastic-free and also come from Switzerland

Leather straps

The leather straps that we use for the shoehorns are made of robust, vegetable-tanned goat leather. This means that the leather has been treated with vegetable tanning agents. The vegetable, low-chemical tanning process uses a vegetable broth made from bark additives, which is particularly gentle and can be easily broken down naturally.
The leather straps are made by one of the last tanneries in Switzerland, a family business now run by the 4th generation and located in the heart of Switzerland, in the Emmental.

Guaranteed Swiss-Made

A shoehorn may seem like a simple product – but each of my shoehorns contains a thoroughly thought-out design concept, carefully selected and regionally sourced materials and genuine Swiss craftsmanship.

To this end, I work closely with a traditional carpenter's workshop in Muotathal, whose thorough and precise work regularly impresses me. Because the high-quality wood for the shoehorns also comes directly from Swiss forests, I can track the entire value chain at any time and ensure that the product cycle is environmentally friendly. This also means I can completely avoid emissions-intensive logistics processes or long transport routes.

This is good for the planet - and for our conscience: you can be sure that all my products have been manufactured in an environmentally friendly way. Thanks to quality craftsmanship and high-quality raw materials, wooden spoon products will accompany you through everyday life for a long time.