Described is an extension tool for manipulating a component of an item of footwear such as a zipper or heel loop to help with removing the item or putting on the item of footwear. The extension tool includes an extension defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an extension axis. There is a handle at the first end of the extension and an interactive element at the second end of the extension. The interactive element includes a main projection forming an obtuse angle to the extension axis which is provided for engaging the component of the item of footwear for pushing or pulling the component. The user grasps the handle and manipulates the interactive element to push or pull the component of the shoe to help with removing the item of footwear or putting on the item of footwear.

Described is an extension tool for manipulating a component of an item of footwear such as a zipper or heel loop to help with removing the item or putting on the item of footwear. The extension tool includes an extension defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an extension axis. There is a handle at the first end of the extension and an interactive element at the second end of the extension. The interactive element includes a main projection forming an obtuse angle to the extension axis which is provided for engaging the component of the item of footwear for pushing or pulling the component. The user grasps the handle and manipulates the interactive element to push or pull the component of the shoe to help with removing the item of footwear or putting on the item of footwear.

A tool for removing orthotic inserts from inside of a shoe. The tool consists of a blade with a narrow tip for inserting between the edge of the orthotic and the inside of the shoe, a housing attached to the blade, the housing internally containing an LED light, a battery, a controller, and an on/off switch to active the light, and a handle use for leverage to remove the orthotic. The handle is covered by a soft pliable rubberized grip made of a silica gel material.

An apparatus can be used for assisting a user in donning a shoe, the shoe having a heel collar and a tongue, wherein the tongue has an underside. The apparatus can comprise a body that is partially receivable into the shoe. The body can have a top portion that is configured to extend above the heel collar when the body is partially received into the shoe. An inner portion can extend downwardly from the top portion. First and second projections that extend forwardly from the body and can be configured to bias against the underside of the tongue on opposing sides of the tongue.

An apparatus can be used for assisting a user in donning a shoe, the shoe having a heel collar and a tongue, wherein the tongue has an underside. The apparatus can comprise a body that is partially receivable into the shoe. The body can have a top portion that is configured to extend above the heel collar when the body is partially received into the shoe. An inner portion can extend downwardly from the top portion. First and second projections that extend forwardly from the body and can be configured to bias against the underside of the tongue on opposing sides of the tongue.

An enveloping body for at least partly enveloping a limb, comprising an enclosed volume and a connection for supplying fluid to the volume and discharging it from the volume, wherein the enveloping body defines an inner circumference and an outer circumference, wherein the inner circumference of the enveloping body increases as the pressure of the volume increases.

An enveloping body for at least partly enveloping a limb, comprising an enclosed volume and a connection for supplying fluid to the volume and discharging it from the volume, wherein the enveloping body defines an inner circumference and an outer circumference, wherein the inner circumference of the enveloping body increases as the pressure of the volume increases.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a device which facilitates donning boots. For individuals with back problems or the elderly, putting on boots can be quite bothersome due to the strain it may cause to the upper extremities and rear surfaces.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a device which facilitates donning boots. For individuals with back problems or the elderly, putting on boots can be quite bothersome due to the strain it may cause to the upper extremities and rear surfaces.

An enveloping body for at least partly enveloping a limb, comprising an enclosed volume and a connection for supplying fluid to the volume and discharging it from the volume, wherein the enveloping body defines an inner circumference and an outer circumference, wherein the inner circumference of the enveloping body increases as the pressure of the volume increases.