ELENKER Upright Walker, Stand Up Rollator Walker with Padded Seat and Backrest, Lightweight, Compact Folding, Fully Adjustment Frame for Seniors, Blue

I returned this one, but only because it was an accidental duplicate, I kept one of them. I can’t say enough good about this walker, I love it so much! I have a bad knee that works fine until it suddenly gives out and I can’t put any weight on it for a while. It is hard using a cane, but this walker lets me keep walking without a hitch, I just put more weight on my arms until my knee comes back. My husband says I walk a lot more upright and without a limp, too. It seems like I am able to walk a lot farther than with a cane, for sure with a LOT less pain! It took Hubby and me about 10 minutes to assemble. The little basket works beautifully for carrying my purse, and when I pick up items in a store, I just put them on top of the seat and put my purse in the basket. I always thought transitioning to a walker as I grew older would be a real pain and a loss of freedom, but this walker makes it easy. I don’t mind the hassle of putting it in the van, it is well worth it to be able to walk a distance instead of just hobbling the shortest distance possible. It does NOT do well on gravel, though, it is definitely for smooth surfaces. I don’t even like walking on tar with it. I had thought I would use this to take walks, but the only walks I will take with this is at the mall or the gym’s walking track. Still it makes my life much easier than using a cane. I had a nurse stop me a week ago, she hadn’t seen an upright walker but had heard about them. She noticed how much more upright I was walking compared to someone with a traditional walker. If you are thinking about getting this, JUST DO IT! DO IT NOW! You won’t regret it! It has given me a part of my life back that I thought was over…

I had the traditional type walker that I used periodically, but after knee surgery and having to use all the time for a while, the handles made both my hands and my back hurt from having to lean forward to both push it and keep it far enough in front of me that it didn’t bump my knee. I already have major back issues and DJD in my hands along with arthritis, so my other walker was killing me. I saw one of these at a class reunion and told myself I needed to have one of these instead of the traditional one so as not to put all the pressure on my hands and back. I didn’t want to spend money out of pocket, figured it should be covered by insurance. Of course all my insurance wanted to cover was the traditional one even after my doctor wrote a note saying I needed the stand up straight ones, so I just decided to forget it. After the knee surgery and it killing both my back and my hands I broke down and ordered this one. OH MY GOSH!!! What a difference!!! I wish I would have invested in one of these years ago!! It’s so much easier on both my back (from not having to lean forward and over) and my hands (since you’re supported by your forearms), I wanted to kick myself for not getting one years ago. They only thing I’m not quite sure about is having to transport it. I’ve kept this one at home and used the smaller one for my car, but I absolutely hate having to use the other one. I’ll have to update this review once I’ve actually folded it up and put it in the car to go somewhere. I know it’s going to be a little heavier because of the extra parts for your arms and hands, but if I can manage, I know it will be worth it. The maneuverability and ease of use AND the strength of quality this one has is far superior to all the others. Don’t wait like I did if you’re sitting on the fence. It’s worth every penny. Your back and hands will thank you for it!!!

Very nice, well built walker. But seat and arm rests about 2 inches too tall for 5'-4" lady. Little bit on the heavy side. Arm pads help to take strain off shoulders, and standing up instead of bending over helps relieve pain in lower back. 88 year old lady likes it better than her standard walker. Well worth the low price.

This walker was good quality and fairly easy to assemble. However, it was really hard for my elderly dad to operate. It didn't turn well for him and was hard for him to get around with it. So we had to return it. We thought since my dad's tall it would be good for him, but that wasn't the case for him. He's about 6'2" and we had the height set at the highest notch for him. It was very difficult for me to open it back up after folding it. It did get a bit easier after a few times, but it was still hard. It's also quite heavy and impossible for my dad to lift, and hard for me also, trying to get it in the car.

This is a good machine. It works wonders. It’s just that it’s difficult putting it in a car so if you don’t have someone that have a truck or a SUV or van it’s for home use only.

I ordered an upright because I got tired of looking at the floor when I was walking. I assembled it myself and it was a pretty simple job. I didn't have to adjust the wheel braking at all. The hand brakes, that is the handles, are a little tight and I will probably experiment with untightening the bolts through the handles. The product appears to be brand new, untouched, but there is a sticker on the box that says it is a returned item. Also, there was a printed note in the box that said something like "Thank you for giving me another life". I was not aware that I was to receive an opened box return. I thought I was getting a brand new never opened item. I've been racking my brain trying to figure out why it was returned. This really is a brand new item. I live in a very large, 1400 resident, independent living apartment complex. Tonight I used the upright instead of my regular rollator to walk down to the mail room ( 1/4 mile, each way, all indoors). My only complaint is that after about 5 minutes I started to feel pressure on the muscles above my shoulder blades. I'm guessing that it's just the new use of those muscles and that the distress will go away as the muscles strengthen. Walking was easier, I was able to have a normal stride and my quadriceps in my thighs did not get as tired as when I was bent over using the normal rollator. I am also concerned about stability if, somehow, I should lose my balance and tip sideways. The unit is pretty tall, all the settings except for the wheel support heights are at maximum length. That raises the center of gravity. Those little projections on the rear wheels to aid the lifting of the front to go over bumps is a good idea. I found it useful a couple of times. But mostly, one has to be aware of where one is going and not plunge headlong into a big bump. After several more days of use, I am pleased to say that the discomfort in my shoulder blades did subside, and surprisingly, when standing at rest without the walker, I'm finding it easier to pull my body into an erect position. Unfortunately, it's only temporary; I still need the rollator to walk. Oh, I have an observation for the person who said the brake handles don't lock. As I said above, I found them very tight, but they do move. You have to push them away from you, towards the front, using the heel of your hand. I tried loosening the screws, but they are extremely tight and I don't want to strip the screwdriver slots. I'm going to try a small spray of WD40 oil. That's a very minor flaw. The unit is really worthy of the 5 stars I am now giving it.

My mom raves about this walker. Her friends always ask where she got it from. It is perfect since her back surgery.

TL;DR: A comfortable, sturdy walker (with some cautions on sitting) that may be difficult to assemble and transport, at least without help, for the people that need it most. It is NOT “lightweight.” Fits a midsize sedan with back seats down. Requires ample open space to maneuver. Assembly: Some pieces are big and heavy. I had to alternately stand, sit on a chair, and sit on the floor. As multiple reviewers have mentioned, the holes for the poles and back rest don't seem to line up. I almost gave up, but after many minutes of fussing and fiddling, I stumbled upon the magic angle + position that worked. Transport: This takes both effort and choreography. I have a midsize (not compact) sedan; the back seats must be down, and the walker wheels only fit through the tallest part of the door. Whatever your vehicle size, do yourself a favor and secure the legs so the walker stays folded while you lift it. I use a 48” bungee cord. Now that I’ve learned the routine, it’s a little easier. My next car will be a hatchback! Usage: The people in the videos all seem to live in mansions, with massive kitchens and bedrooms. That's because you need a good deal of open space, with bare or thinly carpeted floors. I use the walker only away from home. Out about town, at the office or the store, it's great. I have a herniated disc, and I can stand straighter and walk longer than with a standard rollator. But be careful sitting down: -- If the hand brakes aren't locked (you have to push them downward), the seat can slip out from under you. To be safe, I hold the sit-to-stand handles firmly while I set my backside down, and keep a light grip the entire time I'm seated, locked brakes or not. TIP: See 00:15 on the "ELENKER Tall Upright Walker with Padded Seat" video, the last one in the product description. -- I have the seat at the lowest height and wish it could be set one notch lower. I’m 5-foot-4, and if I sit flush against the back rest, my feet barely touch the floor. So I have to sit forward a little. Storage: Folded, the walker is about the size of a wheelchair. I keep mine in the car, since I don't have children in the back seat. For seated activities like movies or restaurants, I suggest requesting the accessible section so you can park the walker nearby. The walker itself has a roomy bag compartment. The drink holder is narrow, sized for a 16-oz. water bottle. I can also (barely) fit a 24-oz. foam cup with a tapered base. Recommendation? Only for those who can manage it, either alone or with daily assistance. Assembly and transport could be prohibitively difficult for some older, injured, or disabled people. For example: – It wouldn't work for my parents, who are in their 80s and live by themselves. They can't assemble complex items or lift anything heavy, at least not safely. – I'm 50 and although I have back/hip pain, I can handle the walker. I also only need it for longer walks, so I don't have to load/unload it from the car every time. When I’m in town and can help my parents, I offer it to them.