Invacare Lightweight Rollator with 7.5 Inch Wheels Ergonomic Hand-Brakes, Blue

I bought this for my mother. We are about the same height so I set it up comfortable for me in the handle bar height, for a 60" person I find the seat a touch high but not horrendously so. There's almost nothing to setting it up, just pop in the back rest, adjust the handles to the proper height and take the plastic off the wheels. My biggest challenge has been getting mother to use it (stubborn as two mules--doesn't want to be embarassed using it in public, would rather fall I guess). I find it light and easy to fold, only problem is with the handle bars attached it's a bit big to fit in the trunk of her 94 nissan sentra (and to take the handlebars off you have to completely unscrew a bolt with a large hand-turn knob on it--yes this is probably more reliable and safer but they should be able to come up with a more "quick release" type thing for here), i.e. I think for the price of these it could fold a bit more. If I had it to do again I'd get a cloth basket, may add that or make one myself. The metal basket is sturdy but you have to remove it when folding it up and that kinda defeats the purpose of a folding walker if you ask me. If you've got an older 50's house with smaller rooms this may be a bit large for use inside the house and tiny bathrooms. It seems very well made, paint job is pretty, the wheels are not solid hard rubber they are somewhat "grippy," the brakes work well but I'm a little concerned that after heavy use they may start to loosen up but we'll have to see about that (handles lock down to lock brakes or function as pull up brakes too). You need a somewhat large space to lean it into when not in use, it folds very easily and I think it's very light but the large wheels do tend to flop around a bit when you pick it up. If mom is putting this in her own car you might hear some complaining about it being hard to deal with. The large wheels are better if this is being used on the golf course, moving across a gravel driveway or just across uneven sidewalks period (our patio walkway uses paving stones and the surface is somewhat uneven). Before buying this one I looked at this one at our local stores, they were all over 200 bucks and I didn't see anything there that I don't see on this one for half the price, of course all those places were medical supply stores, this unit carries a bit more weight than some of the others I looked at. About the only thing I'd change is the basket, i'd switch to a cloth basket instead of the metal one. The handle bars don't have the odor someone complained about that I can detect. The seat is basic, padded and the back rest bar is curved not straight (pretty comfy to sit in), I was hoping to get mom out for a walk with it but haven't won that fight yet.

If you have a home with a lot of room and never plan on loading this walker into a car, you'll be fine. The large wheels and sturdy frame make it easy to use and very stable. I bought this for my dad who lives in an apartment in a retirement center. It is good for getting him from his apartment to the dining room; but it is too big to use easily inside the apartment and difficult finding room to park.It is HUGE and does NOT fold easily or compactly. I drive and older Toyota Avalon, a large sedan. I have a bigger than average trunk but this walker will not fit in my trunk unless I take it apart. I can remove the backrest but it is not easy. There are push pins which allow the back to be removed but they don't work well. It takes a long time to get the back off--a very frustrating procedure. Then it just barely fits in my trunk. The handles are massive and take up even more space because of the much lower brake handles. These can be removed but only by unscrewing them. This takes a while and isn't problem free. Then, of course, when you get where you are going you have to put it together again. Then you must reverse the procedure coming home. It's time consuming, frustrating, awkward, and difficult. Also, the basket has to be removed for folding, which takes up even more space. It is very frustrating for me when I take my father to doctor's appointments. My mother also needs a walker. If I got one of these for her, there'd be no room in the car for luggage, grocery bags, etc. It would be IMPOSSIBLE to get two of these in my large trunk.I have managed to get the walker in the back seat without removing parts but it isn't easy. I have to move the front seat up as far as it will go. Even then, the wheels get stuck in the floor-well and the handles get stuck on the door frame. It takes multiple tries to get just the right angle. I can't over emphasize the time and frustration involved. I am disgusted with the design of this walker and would never buy another one. It's going to be miserable loading and unloading this thing in cold weather. I will probably buy a smaller, aluminum walker for taking my dad on trips and on errands. However, I worry it will be a major adjustment for him.If your major use of this walker is going down wide hallways and sidewalks, go for it. Just remember it needs lots of room and isn't really a portable device.

I am extremely glad that I bought this rollator. This is an outstanding product and the quality is impressive. I bought this rollator specifically for the larger wheels. The larger wheels allow me to go through grass and gravel with ease. The adjustable handles are also a really good feature. And the rear wheel brakes work very well. I use oxygen with activity, so the basket is handy for carrying the little oxygen tank. I also use the basket to carry a box of Puffs, my travel coffee mug, and a bottle of water. Works like a dream! And if I get winded, I can lock the brakes, turn around and sit down on a nice padded seat.I am 66 and my COPD has worsened to the point that it is difficult to walk very far without getting winded. I have tried to get on the list for lung transplants, but found I need to lose some weight before Barnes Hospital in St. Louis will schedule me for an evaluation. I exercise every day, trying to lose the pounds I need to. But, I also need to walk a lot, and that can be hard to do for someone with COPD.After borrowing my sister's rollator for a day or two, I started thinking about getting one for myself. It reminded me of walking on the treadmill with my hands on the handrails. I thought maybe I could use one for walking the sidewalk around the lake at the local park.We all know how boring it can be on a treadmill. Why not take your walks outside, where there is scenery to look at, birds chirping, sunshine, cool breezes.That's the reason for my purchase. I need to spend a lot of time on a treadmill, and this is much cheaper and it can be used outside as well.I would definitely recommend this product for anyone thinking about getting a rollator. You won't regret it.