Drive MedicalAluminum Rollator Fold Up and Removable Back Support, Padded Seat with 7.5-Inch Casters, Red

I purchased this for a friend whose walker gave out on him. This is a very nice unit. Build quality is amazingly good for the price. I tried to find one locally and the lowest priced unit was $174.99,So it was financially more logical to buy this, and even with overnight shipping I saved about $75.Back to build quality. The frame is heavy gauge, the welds are smooth and even and the powder coat finish is great. There's a lot of plastic in the connectors, handles, etc., but it is heavy stuff for the most part, and especially on the high-wear areas. There are cable clips for the brake cables, which is an improvement over the last one because they would get hung up in the frame when you folded it.Speaking of folding, this one has a carry strap that is handy to carry the walker with, so when I take him to the doctor, it's easier to handle putting in and taking out of the car.The seat is sturdy and solid and padded reasonably well. The pocket is adequate for a variety of things including a sweatshirt /hoody thing he carries around. There's a zipper pocket on the seat bottom too. Nice touch.The brakes work well and are easy to engage and release, with ergonomic hand grips. Decent tires too; they're solid but have a bit of give to them so they're somewhat cushioned.Overall, this is an excellent deal and I expect it to last a long time.

I chose my Drive rollator based on some rather specialized - and perhaps unusual - mobility requirements. Besides needing the usual moveable support for help after two separate total knee replacements, I knew I would need a gadget that would allow me to continue competing at the top of my two favorite sports - as both a Judge, and as an exhibitor, in Competition Canine Obedience, as well as Canine Rally Obedience. This meant I'd not only be re-learning how to walk myself again (twice), but I also would be teaching both of my dogs how to perform all the required competition exercises off leash, while I am using the rollator for support. Thankfully, a good friend in Florida who also competes in these same sports with her dogs - and uses her own rollator - recommended this model based on its braking system, its large tires that work "off road" in grass (many times competitive trials are held outdoors on turf grass, rather than indoors on predictable surfaces), and the excellent pivoting action of the front wheels. The pocket beneath the seat platform turns out to be an excellent place for putting training treats, extra leashes, clickers, retrieving dumbbells, gloves, and even scent article bags for small dogs.I purchased my Drive rollator about a month prior to my first surgery. This gave me time to teach my dogs what would be expected of them later - when I would be recovered enough to return to competition, since Obedience and Rally require the dog to maintain a very specific position in relation to the Handler, for all the various exercises. I would highly recommend that anyone with pets, contemplating using a rollator to help with post-surgical recovery, take similar time in teaching one's pets where they can and cannot go - just for their own safety! When taking a dog out for a walk, the dog needs to not crowd the patient, shy away from the rollator and possibly pull the patient off balance, or cross in front of the rollator - and all this can be taught simply at home, in advance of the surgery.This rollator has helped me take care of myself - and also has allowed me to safely start walking my dogs as part of my post-op recovery and rehab. It gained the nickname "Oliver" after a rather famous little 1963 Opel Kadett with the same name, that traveled over 1,000 miles across Botswana with BBC presenter Richard Hammond from the motoring show "Top Gear." Like the original "Oliver," this is a lightweight, simple, clever little machine that skips nimbly over rough terrain while performing tasks well outside of its original design purpose; unlike the original, I don't plan on driving it through a stream full of hippos and having it sink!

Sprained my ankle badly, but the dog still needs to go for walks. This has helped give me support and made the ankle less tired and sore. It seems to be sturdy enough. Folds easily and isn't too heavy. Easy to put together. Took me about 10 minutes alone. Handles on grass or dirt very easily.Cons: This is the ugliest color I have ever seen. I'm going to have to paint it because I just can't stand it. The brakes work well, but I have very small hands, so while I can easily do temporary braking, I have to remove my hands from the handles to reach down to set or release the brake. This can be dangerous. I think sometimes it is too maneuverable, so it can be a bit surprising. The instructions were impossible. No photos of some of the parts and how they go together. And they are so tiny I had to use a magnifier anyway.I haven't used the seat/storage because I had to put a box on that to put the dog in when we cross asphalt or sidewalks. It's a billion degrees in Phoenix already in May.But I'd recommend it as an affordable

This excellent walker and it is heavy. It folds and has a seat which is very convenient. I use seat to bring groceries into condo. My grandchildren when smaller would take turns sitting on the seat while we went to museums.

I really like this Rollator Walker. It is light weight and folds up easy enough to put in the back of my van. The seat is a little higher than my older walker and more comfortable... I have MS and AS so I use it all the time in and out of the house. The larger wheels are a nice size and roll easy enough on carpet. I also use it to put dishes and my drinks water/coffee... from the kitchen to the main room without worrying about it spilling... it rolls very smoothly from my wood floor and over throw rugs. I also use it to put things on that are to cumbersome or heavy for me to carry from one room to another. The compartment under the seat lifts up, I put a plastic shoe container (from the dollar store) in the compartment and it fits perfectly, which is a nice bonus. The hand breaks are easy to use and don't require much hand strength. It is very sturdy. I have bought three total. One for another family member who has knee and hip surgery. The only thing I wish they would improve on is the breaks.... you can easily move the rollator even when the breaks are locked... I have found this to be an issue on EVERY brand of rollators. If they fixed the brake issue I would give it 5 stars!