"We wanted the range to be something that you would be proud to have in your home from a style perspective, the only difference is that in function it's more user friendly and supportive." For Britt one of the standouts has been a new take on tableware. "I've been interviewing people living in elderly homes and one thing that stood out was that a lot of people stopped using their porcelain when they ate because they're afraid it would break, or that they might feel clumsy using it," Britt says. The OMTÄNKSAM range helps people keep their independence and do the things they've always been able to do, whether it's putting on shoes, enjoying a drink or getting out of their chair.
OMTÄNKSAM Shoehorn, anthracite
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A sturdy metal shoehorn which is also extra-long, so you avoid having to bend over when putting on your shoes. Part of the OMTÄNKSAM collection – products that give you a helping hand in everyday life.
Article Number703.780.70
Product details
An extra long shoehorn that saves you from having to bend over when you put on your shoes. It’s also extra sturdy since it’s made of metal.
Designer
K Hagberg/M Hagberg
Good to know
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
Steel, Epoxy powder coating
Care
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Weight & measurements
Package details
OMTÄNKSAM
Article Number703.780.70- Width: 6 cm
- Height: 5 cm
- Length: 80 cm
- Weight: 0.33 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Excellent product.Anonymous reviewerDid the job perfect
Metal Shoe HornAnonymous reviewerThis is really good, you don't have to bend down to put you shoes on with it, well you will still have to bend down to do them up!
Good idea but…………Anonymous reviewerA useful shoe horn. Good length, enough to avoid bending over to use it. Unfortunately the thin metal it’s made of isn’t robust enough and is easily distorted.
an excellent bit of kitAnonymous reviewerits great study & does the job
most useful everyday itemAnonymous reviewerMost useful thing I bought. Been through so many wooden ones and they all broke. No more bending over to get my shoes on
Bended after couple usesAnonymous reviewerI saw this in my friend and was great, I bought one for me and one my sister and both bended after couple uses, not sure is faulty or they changed ghe quality and make thinner
The Best shoe horn ever madeAnonymous reviewerAll my friends want one ! Please stock them in the Brighton store !!
Soft MetalAnonymous reviewerThe metal is soft and it is not keeping it's shape.
So long.Anonymous reviewerLongest shoehorn I’ve had. Robust
Shoe hornAnonymous reviewerVery sturdy and certainly won’t break!
Long handle shoehornAnonymous reviewerCame to store for very different things but this find was fantastic. I’ve searched everywhere for a strong long handled shoehorn - excellent quality
Great productAnonymous reviewerNice and tall and sturdy.
Great ideaAnonymous reviewerFabulous shoe horn, such a great idea
BrilliantAnonymous reviewerGreat shoe horn
great stuffAnonymous reviewerImpulse buy and I love it. Not having to bend down to put shoes on is such a small but impactful improvement to life.
Long shoehornAnonymous reviewerExcellent product, makes life easier
Brilliant ideaAnonymous reviewerA metal shoe horn - this is brilliant for us older people !
Tall shoehornAnonymous reviewerEasy to use standing up.
Shoe hornAnonymous reviewerHappy.
ShoehornAnonymous reviewerCan’t say a bad thing as doing well for my dad
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
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Because we all need a hand sometimes
We don't always like to admit it, but at some time in life we all could use a little more support around the home. It might be a more supportive chair when pregnant, a longer shoehorn after running a marathon, or just more everyday assistance due to the natural process of ageing. That’s where the OMTÄNKSAM range comes in. Designed with input from ergonomists, physiotherapists and researchers in the care industry, it makes activities around the home safer, easier and more comfortable. Little surprise that the Swedish word OMTÄNKSAM simply means "caring”.
Our creative leader Britt Monti was the main force that pushed the project forward. "If you look into IKEA catalogues from the 60's you'll see we used to speak about comfort and support for older people or people with back problems for example," Britt explains. "But since the 80's we just didn't have this customer in mind when developing a range." Britt spoke with researchers, physiotherapists and doctors as well as people working in the caretaking field. The research gave a better picture on how best to support the body in doing basic household activities.
Style and ergonomic design can work together
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.