I consider any home without a shoehorn to be uncivilized

Next you're surprised that hammers still exist?

Im in my 30s and use one daily. I dislike having to tie laces every day and i can slip my feet into my shoes (while perma-tied) like butter.
Yes the laces are slightly looser than a fresh re-tie but not uncomfortably so or slopping around when i walk.

I wear faily flexible everyday shoes though, would not reccomend this technique with rigid leather dress shoes or work boots which need to be tied every time.

shoe horns are fucking awesome!

when you get old and it hurts to tie your shoes it's nice to sit down and just "slip em on".

What a weird take.

Convinced. Sounds like I need to invest in a horn. I'm clearly lacking civility.

I don't own a shoe horn, but I use my finger to the same effect on tied shoes. I have one pair that I only tie every few weeks.