Drive Medical 10226-1 Trigger Release Folding Walker, Brushed Steel

I needed a 2nd walker and settled on this one because of the 2-triggers that fold up the walker so one doesn't have to push and press in both sides. Walker chassis is sturdy, legs click in easily, nice sturdy well-made wheels and holds up to 300 lbs of weight! Good value for the money and I like the blue color! Thanks DRIVE and Amazon! :)

I have dealt with two aging parents and several surgeries of my own, including joint replacements. The ease of use for this walker make it the best on the market. After using 7 different walkers in our home over the past 6 years, I can assure you that this particular model is better than all the others. It is large enough for a big guy like me (6’2” 300 lbs) and small enough for 5’3” 140 lb mother. It is about 3 inches wider than the cheap ones that home health agencies provide. The lever closure is so much better than those nasty pinch tabs that will hurt your hands and are famous for drawing blood. I’m not kidding when I tell you to buy this walker above all others. The price is right and the product is sturdy but light for the elderly. Being able to open and close it with one hand is such a great feature.

I’ve been using a walker now for the last year and a half which has helped tremendously but my biggest issue was trying to close the stupid thing when I was by myself and trying to put it back in the car. My hands are very weak so just trying to push the buttons while folding the legs in was a real challenge. Not to mention the fear of pinching my hands in the process. When I saw the Drive walker with the trigger releases I hoped that it might solve my problem. I was also fairly confident in the Drive brand since we have owned several transport chairs from Drive. Plus, I liked the looks—not the old gray utilitarian look (although I do wish it came in pink!).When it came I was delighted! The trigger releases were a god-send—so easy (and safe) to use there is just no comparison!! It looks very nice, too. All in all, this is a great walker and I am so happy I bought it!I did have two small issue and I only mention them in case someone else may have the same problems: The basket I used on my old walker did not work with this one. The old walker had two crossbars in front which kept the basket in place once it was velcroed on. The Drive walker only has one front crossbar so the basket flopped backwards. I bought a new basket that has stabilizers that attach to the front legs, and that did the trick, albeit adding to the expense.The other issue was that the walker is extremely lightweight. That is good, right? Unless you’re like me and every once in a while put a little too much weight in the basket and then the whole thing goes crashing over! (And it wasn’t even excessive weight—my other walker and basket handled it just fine). After this happened a couple times I decided I had to do something so I bought a pair of wrist weights like you would wear for working out and wrapped them around the back legs just above the side crossbars and bingo! Problem solved! (But again, more expense.)Despite these issues I would definitely buy this walker again if for no other reason than those terrific trigger releases!!

Very light and easy to use. The trigger handles are so easy to use to close the walker, a nice feature for hands!

I have had this walker for a year. I like the light weight, easy open/close, it is sturdy and nice looking. I have received many compliments on the look of this walker. My complaint (reason for the four stars) is that the wheels are too small. The wheels get stuck on every little rock/pebble on the sidewalks and parking lots. I am constantly having to pick up the walker to lift over the tiny (and I do mean TINY) rocks and cracks. If you plan on using it for outdoor strolls or to run errands, do not buy. Get another one with bigger wheels. If you plan on using this walker inside only, it is a great choice.

My dad is so happy with this walker. He loves the blue color. He says it's really a nice color. I live in Maryland and he lives in Arizona, so I have not seen the walker in person, but it must be nice to have something other than the old ugly silver walkers. I think it takes the sting out of being old and having a hard time walking without support. He also likes this style of trigger release. It's easier for him to manage on his own.

Extremely sturdy i bought 2 one for upstairs and one downstairs. My husband can now navigate the house safely and easily. Folds up for traveling easily

This works well to keep me from falling when my knee pain flares up. Stable and easy to fold up for transport. Light weight