Sigvaris Accessories Doff N' Donner Cone Device for Easy Donning and Doffing of Compression Stockings Classic Blue

The Doff 'n Donner was recommended by the wound care center and works great to help put on my dad's compression socks. Great investment.

I purchased this along with the Sock Aid. I have been looking at this for months and was unsure if this was just another gimmick that would litter my "man I thought it would work, but it didn't" closet. I was wrong. I suffer from many injuries from a life lived well. Now that I can see the sun setting closer to the horizon than I can see it rising, I decided to risk it and give it a try.First things first. This will not work well without the sock aid. You need the sock aid. Also, don't forget to turn your socks inside out if you use fancy compression socks with designs, etc, or they'll end up on your feet wrong-side out. Second, take your time. This isn't a race. If you aren't nimble and can't bend much, this device isn't going to make that any easier. However, it will cut down on the amount of time you need someone else's assistance, and they'll love you for that. The most difficult part is rolling the dobber over the heel, and it's not that difficult. So let's discuss the time. I sometimes have venous stasis wounds on my lower legs, so I must wear compression hose daily. It's just one of those things after spending 40+ years in a profession that required much walking and running. Extracting the time spent on wound care, I generally spend around 10 minutes putting on my compression hose and about the same amount of time removing them in the evening. Today, I spent maybe 2 minutes setting up the sock on the aid and about 30 seconds putting on or removing the sock from my person. That's a win in my book. Added benefits included not losing my breath, my eyes staying in my eye sockets, and my blood pressure staying below stroke level. So if you are on the fence. Jump off and get you one. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

You need this if you wear compression socks. I now use a broomstick instead of the mare to this product: it will enable me to gain practice for traveling with the sygvaris

I have been using the Doff n Donner for more than three years and for the first time needed a replacement sleeve. When I opened the package the sleeve had a very strong odor and the outside of it was a bit tacky but there was no leak. I set it outside so it could air out while I read the insert. That is where I discovered that this is not a latex free product. That information is not anywhere on the box but it is on the insert. I returned it and got a refund. This product, manufactured by Sigvaris, is not at all like the original Doff n Donner sleeve, which had no odor and was water filled. Unfortunately the original company closed up shop during the pandemic. This is very disappointing. I use the Doff n Donner every day to put on my compression stockings. If you have problems using this wonderful device, please look for instructional videos online. There is a bit of a learning curve but once you've got it, you'll never go back. Now if only I could find a decent replacement sleeve!

So far, so good. I use this with thicker Jobst 110056 COOLBLK 30-40 Compression socks which are pretty stout. Along with the Doff-n-Donner cone, this really helps me put on and take off the socks while recovering from hand surgery.One "con" is that it seems like it could pop like a water balloon if you're not careful. If it starts to get a bubble while you're using it, STOP. Roll it back, and start over, trying to roll it more evenly. Watch online videos for useful tips. One by a female PT is very well done.A bit pricey for this and the cone, but well worth it if you need it.

Great consept. Big learning curve for seniors. will take some time to learn how to put sock on Doff if you use your arm. see You Tube for instruction video.

My husband wears support hose, which are a challenge to put on. This can help, but he found just using the plastic textured gloves that can e bought instead gave him a better grip and was easier to use for him and a lot more compactto store. This item may be better for people who have problems with dexterity in their hands. There is a learning curve for using it also and it just seems a little complicated because you have to line everything up correctly to get the stocking to go on the foot properly. The plastic textured gloves were easier to line up the stocking also.

My doctor recommended this. It’s not that simple to use. Works best when you have two people