The Zenventure shoe scraper made a very good impression in our test. The shoe scraper measures 36 x 27 x 5 cm and is designed for indoor and outdoor use. In addition to hard bristles for cleaning the soles of shoes, the product also has bristles that are ideal for removing dirt from the sides of the shoe. Three rubber strips are attached to the back of the product to prevent the shoe scraper from slipping during use. What’s more, the shoe scraper is made of high-quality materials and is very well made. However, a collection container for the removed dirt would be desirable.
Advantages
✅ Very good workmanship
✅ good quality
✅ Robust
✅ Coarse dirt is removed
✅ Bristles on the sides
Disadvantages
❌ Removed dirt is not collected
❌ Soles of shoes are not completely clean afterwards
❌ Slips when used with one foot
The first impression
Packaging and labeling
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product is sufficiently protected | 99 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste was used, items were packed compactly | 100 points |
| Product labeling | Dimensions, materials and weight are visible | 98 points |
| Miscellaneous | Personal and long message of thanks to the consumer | 100 points |
| Total | 99 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The shoe wiper comes in a brown-green colored box and was delivered in an undamaged Amazon box. The item was also packaged extremely sustainably and compactly. The packaging box is thick, extremely sturdy and was adapted to the exact dimensions of the shoe scraper. This has the advantage that the product does not wobble around inside the packaging and is ideally protected from external influences. The back of the packaging box contains a product description and some product features. When opening the box, you will also find a very personal thank-you message addressed to the consumer, which also explains the history of Zenventure. You can tell that the young company has put a lot of thought into the packaging. In summary, we find the packaging to be very successful and visually extremely appealing.
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the package complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | Shoe scraper, collection container for dirt desirable | 85 points |
| Instructions for use | Not absolutely necessary, as self-explanatory | 99 points |
| Contact information | Missing telephone number | 90 points |
| Miscellaneous | High-quality packaging box can be used for temporary storage of the shoe scraper | 99 points |
| Total | 93 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Only the shoe scraper is supplied, which has hard bristles for cleaning the soles and sides of shoes. A collection container for the removed dirt would be desirable. Three attached rubber strips should prevent the product from slipping during use. There is no instruction manual for the Zenventure shoe scraper, but this is not absolutely necessary as the use is self-explanatory. Contact information such as the company name, address and e-mail address can be found on the back of the packaging. Nevertheless, we had to deduct ten points in the “Customer information” category, as a customer service telephone number would have been desirable. The packaging box is particularly noteworthy, as it can be reused, for example to temporarily store the shoe wiper.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | High quality, visually appealing | 99 points |
| Processing | Very well made, rubber strips could be tighter | 90 points |
| Stability | Very stable | 98 points |
| Sustainability of the product | Due to very good quality, it can be assumed that the product is durable | 96 points |
| Miscellaneous | Materials are water-resistant | 99 points |
| Total | 96 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
First of all, it should be mentioned that the shoe scraper is made of high-quality wood and high-quality bristles. The materials are therefore water-resistant and can withstand rain. The color combination of yellow and black bristles and the natural wooden frame is also very visually appealing. A final conclusion on the “sustainability” category can only be drawn after a long period of use. However, due to the very good quality of the shoe scraper, it can be assumed that the product is durable. However, it should be noted that the rubber strips sag slightly and could be fitted a little tighter.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Robust processing | screwed wooden struts, rubber strips could be fitted more tightly | 90 points |
| Fixed tread bristles | Bristles are firmly attached and hard | 99 points |
| Non-slip, secure stand | Rubber strip on the back, the shoe scraper can slip when cleaning just one shoe | 85 points |
| Suitable for indoors and outdoors | Dirt falls onto the floor, particularly impractical for indoor use | 60 points |
| Suitable for all common substrates | Tested on tiles, stone and wooden floors | 100 points |
| Total | 87 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
In our test, we tested the shoe scraper on tiles, stone and wooden floors both indoors and outdoors. The screwed wooden struts made a very stable and high-quality impression. The tread bristles responsible for cleaning were also firmly and stably attached to our product. However, the rubber strips on the back could have been attached more firmly. In our test, they sagged a little in places.
In terms of cleaning, we noticed that the shoe scraper is particularly suitable for removing coarse dirt (see picture). The shoe scraper is not really suitable for removing very fine dirt. In addition, the removed dirt falls onto the floor below and must be swept away after use. A collection container for the dirt would therefore be desirable.
In our practical test, we also noticed that the shoe scraper can slip when used with just one foot. However, when used with two feet, the scraper guarantees a secure stand. This means that the shoe scraper is only non-slip when used with both feet.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also examine consumer ratings and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Good quality at a reasonable price | 88 points |
| Rating cut | 4.7 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 85 points |
| Total | 87 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers have given the product an average rating of 4.7 stars. One common complaint is that the bristles break off. However, we did not find this to be the case in our test. Customers also often don’t like the fact that the shoe scraper slips during use. However, we did not notice this problem in our test when using it with both feet. Many customers like the fact that the product is well made and of high quality. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the shoe scraper is very well made and of high quality.
Prices of up to €28 .49 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €15 .94. The Zenventure shoe scraper is currently in the upper price segment with a price of €26 .99. The price ratio is reasonable for the quality and scope of services offered.
Display
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labeling | 15% | 99 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 15% | 93 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 96 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 30% | 87 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer ratings | 20% | 87 points |
| Total | 92 points |
