The backstory: I have chemo induced drop foot and neuropathy in my right leg. Depending on the day I can get around with a cane in my right hand or my heavy duty walker with a seat that I can use to carry laundry, etc. Balance is an issue. Five weeks ago, I fell and broke my right wrist. I am right handed and while my left hand tried, my balance using a cane was really wonky and I was afraid of falling again. My heavy walker is too heavy and bulky to fold and get into my car with one hand so, while I was able to drive, once I arrived I had no way to control my balance and go to my appointments or the store. I needed a stripped down, light weight walker that I could fold and take in and out of the car with one hand so that I could get to my appointments ( and my book club). I have a Subaru Ascent. Today was the test. I went to and from my therapist appointment. I was able to FOLD THE WALKER AND PUT IT ON THE BACK SEAT AND EASILY REMOVE IT. I love all 10.2 pounds of it. The POSITIVES: It arrived in a very sturdy box. I opened one end and it slid out in one piece. It did not require any assembly. The height of the handles can be easily adjusted by loosening turn knobs on each side. I purchased the standard. I am 5'4" and had to raise the handles for better comfort. It closes easily by pushing the handles slightly inward then pulling the seat pads up with the built in pull handle. Use the attached snap closure to keep it securely folded. It opens easily by unsnapping the latch, allowing the fold to relax, then pushing the seat pads downward. The hand brakes are easy to lock and unlock. It is slightly narrower in the foot box when walking but it handles easily with my left hand while my broken hand is resting on one handle. At the therapist office I simply folded it and put it in the corner out of the way. It takes up very little space. It fit on the back seat of my Subaru. The cross-bars are well connected and easy to clean. The positive negative or negative positive: IT IS LIGHT AND CAN BE MANIPULATED WITH ONE HAND. It weighs 10.2 pounds because it is made of aluminum. It is not intended for heavy duty use or long sitting. It is intended for balance. I barely put any weight on it while I rest my hands on the handles. It is there to catch me if I need a balance assist. Even so I will be constantly checking the frame for any bends or twists and I will only use this for short walks into and out of appointments. The pull up handle is folded down between the small seat pads and I imagine it would be very uncomfortable to sit for more than a few minutes. I do not plan to try. This lightweight walker has immediately become a valued member of my "stable" of wheeled assists. UPDATE: 21 June 2025. This little dynamo is still fabulous. I have been able to get to doctor's appointments, the dentist, my book club, my social club, and restaurants without struggling to put a heaver walker in the car. I fold it up and lift it with one hand into the back seat and take it out the same way. Folded in the dentist or therapists office it stands in the corner out of the way. This walker is great for maintaining balance. I DO NOT use if for carrying heavy items or for sitting. I consider it too light and don't want to bend the aluminum. Doctor's, nurses, and patients ask about it every time I fold or unfold it. It has paid for itself ten times over and given me the freedom to get around with a broken wrist (that is almost healed} and be comfortable and out of the way in tight places. I still love every 10.2 pounds of it.
