Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is my second one of these. I purchased this one after 2 years of excellent service from my first one. I LOVE it, but you should know its pros and cons before making a decision. PROS: 1. It is VERY light. This makes it very easy to lift and get in and out of cars. Anyone with a neuromuscular disorder will appreciate this advantage. 2. It is very compact (minus the basket). It fits in the trunk of my husband's convertible. It fits on the floorboard of my Mini...or the cargo space. It fits in just about any vehicle. I've even sat in the back seat with it. 3. It narrows easily. Walking through restaurants or narrow antique store aisles is not a problem. I just unlock the hinge, push the handles a bit to narrow it, and squeeze right through! It saves a lot of steps trying to find a wider path. 4. It's stable! 3 points define a plane. While being lightweight does mean that too much force in any direction could tip it, it does take a bit of effort to tip it. 5. STORAGE! I LOVE the leather pouch. I put a secondary bag inside it that I can lift out quickly to fold it. It can hold a lot of stuff. I can use it for light groceries without getting a regular cart or a motorized cart. 6. The locking brakes work well and I can use it as a footrest. 7. Looking at the price on Amazon, it is VERY affordable. Even with a "2-year" lifespan (it will last much longer without baggage handler abuse), it was WELL worth the ~$80 price tag. That's less than $1/week. 8. I attached a cup holder (Nova "Winner") and I like that, too! 9. I'm very petite (5' 0") and it works well for me! CONS: 1. It's aluminum, not steel. That makes it light, but also decreases strength a bit. If you are particularly heavy, this may not be supportive enough. 2. While it works well for someone petite, it may not work for taller people. Depending on your condition and what position you prefer your arms to be in, it may not extend tall enough for you. 3. The basket is cumbersome to assemble and clip onto the walker. If using it only around a house or apartment, it might be suitable, especially with the tray to carry meals or light objects, but it MUST be removed to fold the walker for transport. 4. The front wheel CAN get caught in ruts. You DO have to watch your step and have enough stability/mobility to lift the front wheel over an obstacle without falling. Remember, though, this is very lightweight, so it doesn't take much effort. TIPS: 1. The bolt over the front wheel (securing left frame) tended to loosen on my first one. It would periodically block the free rotation of the wheel and I'd have to screw it back in. A bit of glue will make it less likely to loosen. I cannot think of a reason I would want to remove that bolt. 2. The "decorative" cap over the joining bolt on the upright, above the front wheel and below the hinge, came off early on my prior one. I glued this one in place. Again, I cannot think of an occasion where I would need to access that bolt/nut. 3. The pouch will suck small items to the bottom, like a big purse! Get an inner bag with some pockets that you can put in and take out quickly to fold the walker. I'm saving my first one as an indoor and back up walker. The front wheel got bent, likely from the gate-check baggage handlers, and the resulting wobble was a bit annoying. Also, the right brake cable needs to be tightened. It will probably cost more to service than to replace, thus the new one. I got the same model because I really do LOVE IT!!