An ex-para knows about boots. Stand on the back of the boot jack with one foot, hook the heel of the other boot into the notch, and pull your foot out. No hopping about, no muddy hands.

Cut from one thick pallet board with a rounded notch that won't scuff leather, a block underneath to raise the front, and grip pads so it doesn't skid on the floor. It's burned with Too Stubborn to Quit, or your own words.

It works with wellies, work boots, riding boots and walking boots.