A shoe horn sometimes called a shoespooner is a tool to help you put your shoes on easier. The shoehorn keeps the shoe open and allows you to slide the foot inside without crushing the back. Traditionally shoehorns where made of animal horn just like the Western Pride Engraved Cow Horn Shoe Horn. This piece has an engraved abstract lines design on the back and a smooth polished finish on the front. The Western Pride Engraved Cow Horn Shoe Horn is a unique gift for that special someone. * Please note that there may be natural imperfections in the horn. Buff marks may appear on the surface and the color of the horn may not be exactly like the coloration pictured. Please remember that this is an all-natural piece and each one is unique. There will be no two that are exactly the same.