A shoe horn is called a horn because they were traditionally made out of polished cow horn. Their purpose is to assist a person putting on a shoe by guiding the heel into the shoe.

The shoe horn is a lever that helps a user put shoes on more easily. It supports the back of the shoe from getting crushed.

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One can purchase a plastic shoe horn from most supermarket and discount retailers such as Tesco, Asda, Poundland and Wilkinsons. They can also be purchased in shoe stores and departments.