A sock aid is a tool that helps people put on socks without bending over. It can be especially helpful for people who have difficulty bending down or reaching their feet. However, if you are recovering from back, knee or hip surgery then it now becomes a necessary item. That is unless you have someone who really loves you a LOT and is willing to put your socks on and take them off for you. Personally, I like to be as independent as possible so when I had back surgery it was time for me to find a sock aid so I could do that task myself. After all, my husband had enough other things to do to take care of me and the house.
How To Choose
At first, I thought – oh, they all look the same, I will just order the cheapest one since I would only need it a few weeks. But then I started doing some research and discovered there are differences between the models.
For example, do you need to put on compression stockings? Not all sock aids will work with compression stockings.
Do you have weak hands? Probably so if you are on this site. There are models that are softer and more adaptable to weak hands than others.
Do you have the use of only one hand or arm? A single cord sock aid is going to work best for you.
Don’t forget that once you get that sock on you will also need to put on your shoes and then get everything back off again. So maybe a sock aid kit that includes a shoehorn and a sock remover may be what you need.
If you are having trouble getting your shoes on, then you also may be having a challenge with your pants also. I found a couple of models that also included pants helpers .
I did research on all of the sock aids that were ranking well on Amazon and broke them down into categories for you. Let’s see what I found.
Please note that all opinions are my own and are not intended to be taken as medical advice.
Best Sock Aid For Compression Stockings
- Easy to use: just place your sock on the cradle, lower the cradle to the floor and slide your foot in
- Works with all types of socks including dress, casual, athletic and compression
- The handle will help hold your shoes in place while you put them on and will also help take your socks off at the end of the day
- The plastic shell is strong but still flexible
- Easy to use with socks of all sizes including compression socks
- There is a non-slip lining on the base of the sock aid to ensure that the sock will not slide back off
- The ropes have soft foam handles and are adjustable
- Includes a 23″ long shoe horn that is suitable for use with casual, athletic and dress shoes
- 60 day money back guarantee
Sock Aid for Weak Hands
- Made of flexible contoured plastic shell that is specially designed for people who have weak hands
- Adjustable ropes with foam handles
- Slip resistant foam pad that holds your sock in place
- Measures 9 1/2″ L x 5″ W x 3″ H
- While the description does not mention this, reviewers state that it also works with compression socks
- Two piece kit includes sock removal aid
- Soft flexible shell makes it easy for people who have weak hands
- It’s unique design maximizes leverage for those who have limited arm strength
- Works with light to medium compression hosiery and all regular type socks
One Handed Sock Aids
- Simple to use
- Can be used with one hand
- Latex free
- Made from smooth and compact ABS plastic
- Handles measure 9 5/8″ x 5″ x 3″ thick
- 33″ long cords
- The single cord can be used with one hand or two
- Continuous braided cord that extends up to 23″ long
- Measures 9 1/2″ L x 5″ W
- Includes a foam piece that can be placed to help grip the socks
Sock Aid Kits
- Extends up to 36″
- Extended sock removal tool has 3 adjustable lengths for all heights
- Rubber grip is included to hold socks in place
- Adjustable width
- It is not designed to be used with compression socks
- Collapsible design to make it easy for storage and travel
- Kit includes everything you will to both get your socks and shoes on and get them back off
- Made of high quality nylon, PP, EVA material
- Soft foam handles and adjustable rope
- Includes a foam pad to keep your sock from slipping
- Sock remover is detachable and features a quick-release connection that separates the sock remover into two pieces. Great for both travel and storage.
- Includes shoe horn with adjustable extension rod
Pants Helpers
- The sock aid is covered with terry cloth to give you a gentle but firm grip on your socks
- Large loop handles allow for an easier grip
- Also included is a clip and pull dressing aid strap to help pull your pants up
- Pants helper is adjustable from 26″ – 41″
- Sock aid is not suitable for pantyhose, stockings, crew socks, foot socks or toe socks
- Made of high quality plastic with a non-slip lining at the bottom to ensure that the socks do not fall off the slider
- Length of the sock aid ropes can be adjusted with a spring-loaded button
- Comfortable foam grips
- Suitable for normal socks, low to medium compression socks and stockings
- Pants helper has a clip and pull dressing aid strap
- Pants helper is adjustable from 26″ – 41″
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