Sock Slider Review: Does it Work?

Sock Slider is a device that allows you to put on socks without bending over. I tried it out with several socks of different lengths, as well as with Copper Fit Compression Socks. Shorter socks seem much easier to put on with Sock Slider than longer socks.

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0:00 Introduction
0:45 How to Use
1:31 Sock Test 1
2:50 Testing Short Athletic Socks
3:19 Testing Very Long Socks
4:46 Testing 35 Below Socks
5:59 Timelapse
7:01 Testing Copper Fit Compression Socks
10:02 Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Music by Epidemic Sound.
"The Balearic Dreamer 2" by Niklas Gustavsson.

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[capt.goldenberg]

I have vicious back problems. I can no longer bend to put my socks on I can hardly move my leg. My mother had this device sitting in her closet. She offered it to me but had no idea how to properly use it. Your demonstration was great to see. Tanks for the time and effort you put in making the video. I can now put socks on without having tears in my eyes from uncontrollable pain.

[davidyoder]

I love that you review items as directed. I come to your channel often for reviews of items that some friends any family may want. This one in particular is one that I'm so glad you used as directed. It definitely helps to understand how the product will function when the user is using it as intended. Thank you so much!

[ebonimom]

I really like how you are so transparent and nonbiased. I come here when I want a thorough review.

[fsirlancelot]

This was the most excellent sock slider video I found... Thank you very very much. xxx

[RWM]

I own a 'Sock Slider' and use it daily. The secret to getting ideal results is to position the sock on the 'Sock Slider' so that the toe is very close to the top of the slider before you insert your foot. If the toe of the sock is near the bottom of the 'Sock Slider', it will not go on your foot very well. It will take some trial-and-error to get use to using it correctly, but this shouldn't take long and once mastered, the 'Sock Slider' does work as intended. I didn't find the angle of the device awkward or uncomfortable. Overall, I like it and would buy it again.

[ferngully]

Thank you so much for this video! I honestly don't know if I'd have been able to figure it out simply with the directions included in the box. I bought this for my mother who is always reluctant to try new things but, after seeing this video and doing a couple of sock fittings on myself, i'll be able to show her exactly what to do. Again, many thanks!

[justjane]

It's at least 5 years since you made this video but i have just found it. My sister bought one of these at a thrift shop. Having watched you demo i can work it perfectly when sitting on a bed or dining chair. It has solved a painful problem for me.
Thanks for your helpful video.

[kymdisney]

This is a wonderful demonstration of a torturous way to put on socks! This product is suppose to be designed for people with physical restrictions (back, knees, etc.), yet you appear to be very fit and still struggled with it. I come from a family with bad knees and I can tell by the way you were moving your knees and legs to use this product, that it absolutely is not designed for anyone in my family! Thank you for such a thorough review!

[montanateri]

BEST VIDEO ON SOCK SLIDER EVER. Thank you!!
You took this from a viewpoint of the disabled. Bad back, bad hips, and you were fully willing to keep that viewpoint as you worked with it. You even got the compression sock on it, a miracle!!
Most vids for this tool end with "this is a joke, no one can use this (as they mangle their way not-trying). then one last dig for all temporary or permanently disabled people, "...if you can't put your damned socks on how do you put your under-drawers on?." Those are people you (almost) wish a back injury on. But I don't wish it, cause I'm not evil.
You are perfect. understanding, empathy, honest evaluation -- and you have helped me so much! Now I get it! That darned angle was my downfall, but actually using the tool at first, then putting one foot on the bottom of the slider to hold it down, then sliding other foot in, I finally got it!"
Thank you! I will put this vid in my save list, and send it to anyone I know who needs it!

[LadyArizona]

Shopping for a compression donner AND doffer without having to bend my knees. Thank you for taking the time to display the pros and cons of this product. Thank you for all of your efforts! Very much appreciated.

[nicoshaughnessy]

I think it's really great that you go into these reviews so open to their uses, and that you acknowledge that a lot of the "sillier" as-seen-on-tv products are actually meant for people with physical disabilities. A ton of products that have people make fun of the concept are just disability aids, marketed badly to non-disabled people to try and increase the demographic and therefore profits

[bigdodgeaus]

I bought one of these after tearing my ACL.
BEST THING EVER. IM 60
and this thing is a God send.

[raylyons]

I have had had both knees and, a hip replaced so have limited flexibility and, am not able to put on socks.I have used several devices with some success but have been using the sock slider for some time now and after some modification am very happy !
When I first used it I found that as soon as pressure was applied to slide my foot into the sock the device came apart!
I overcame this by "welding" all the joints with a hot soldering iron.
I am completely satisfied . It is a boon to anyone with limited mobility.
After reading reviews on other websites it is obvious that there are a lot of knockers who are ready to criticise without any practical experience !!

[wanya_telborn]

The idea is almost there I think a little fine tuning and it will really be beneficial for seniors ❤😊

[AuntLoopy]

Thank you for starting your review off with an explanation that this is made for people who have physical issues to make it difficult to bend over and put on their socks. The first time I ever heard of a product to help people put on socks, it was #1 on a list of "stupid, useless products for lazy people" (or words to that effect). Basically, an able-bodied person, with no disabled friends or relatives, reviewed a bunch of products that are meant to add accessibility to disabled people's lives, and said how dumb they all were, and how only stupid, lazy people would use these things. As a newly-disabled person, I was enraged! And now, I still find myself commenting on posts, reminding able-bodied people that disabled people exist, and need to be recognized, and have things to help us out with common things, like dressing ourselves.

Also, I have a sock tool that was a gift to me, so I have no idea what it's called, or where to get it, and I can't find the link for you, but it's MUCH simpler. It's basically a single piece of plastic, with a couple of pull-straps. You bend the plastic, so it fits around your foot. You put the sock around the plastic, lower it to your foot, stick your foot into the plastic and push that sock right off the plastic piece, or pull the straps to pull the plastic piece out, or a sort of combination, whatever works for you. I do find that I have to tug on the legs of the socks to get them to come up (fortunately, I still can), but when that becomes a problem, I figure I can easily thread a ribbon through each side of the top of the sock, and pin the ribbon to the sock-tool straps, and when I have my foot firmly in the sock, I can pull on the ribbons to get the socks all the way up, then unpin the ribbon and slip the ribbon out of the sock tops. It should work just fine.

Sometimes, simpler is better. That big contraption looked way too complex for me. Although, for compression socks, I still ask my sister for help. Compression socks are a pain in the hip!

[gigi-swkc]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make your SockSlider video. I found it to be extremely helpful. I bought it for someone and was surprised to see you ran across the exact same problems trying to get it to work (the whole family got involved using different techniques).
We found the sock definitely needs to be rolled right to the end so the toe area is tight over the opening. And never found a way to get the long socks on the leg perfectly without bending and pulling them up. I would still give it a thumbs up as it is better than not wearing socks.

[stephs]

I agree, for those who have issues bending over (I had my pelvis broken after being thrown from my motorcycle) this is a wonderful tool. A few things I noticed which may be giving problems with the demo are:
1. Thoroughly read the directions. Not only are they short and to the point, they have large pictures and words for those who may have trouble seeing. There are also some troubleshooting tips (such as working with different sock lengths) that may help the user.
2. The couch is pretty low. I put my socks on in my bedroom while sitting on my bed which is higher and allows for a better angle.
3. Bed bath and beyond may allow you to try out in store before you buy. If not, you can always return there within the allowed time.

[scoobydoous]

I gave up after 15 minutes. I have bad knees that don't allow me to bend real well. And a bad back. I wore my self out trying to do it. Your in good health and it's a work out

[CaptainBungonia]

I've been using a generic (read asian knock-off) identical design version of Sock Slider to put on knee-high compression socks for venal problems in my lower legs. I had the exact same problem you did with compression socks ie: as you progress down the sock, the harder it becomes to stretch over the "applicator channel" which becomes narrowed by the sock's compression strength. I don't suffer back problems (so I can easily bend over) and with practise have found this device actually helps because compression socks are generally damned hard to pull on !

[chrisevensen]

Thank you for doing thus. Unfortunately I suffer from lymphedema and live in pain in both legs. My hands since cancer treats lent my both hands in as much pain in them. Unless someone can literally put my socks on I have to wear slippers or shoes no socks. Thank you ever so much for this effort to hopefully be successful myself instead of giving into being handicapped. I wear super tight compression long ones my doctor wrote me a prescription. So I can't wait try this device. Your awesome in figure out how to have less excess toe end in how to make it put on better. Hugs that's how much I appreciate your video.