Journey UPWalker Standard – The Original Upright Walker – Premium, Lightweight Adjustable Upright Rollator Walker with Seat for Adults, Seniors & The Elderly

In June of this year I weighed just under 300 pounds. I sat at home almost all the time. Because my knees are bone on bone, every step I took, even with massive amounts of pain killers, was excruciatingly painful. I qualified for knee replacement except for my weight. I had already proven that if I could walk, I could lose the weight. Just a couple of years earlier I had lost 120 pounds, then as my knees worsened and I stopped walking, I gained it all back. I went to several doctors and all turned me down because of my weight and I was discouraged and headed toward a deep depression. I knew something had to change. I decided to put my house up for sale and in a short period of time had a contract. The day after signing the contract, my hip broke. The rehab facility had a walker that had been pieced together to mock the function of an Upwalker. Immediately, I was able to walk about three times further than I could with a regular walker. The physical therapist knew someone that had an Upwalker and told me about them. I researched the Upwalker and decided that I couldn’t afford not to purchase one, especially with a hope of losing weight to get both my knees replaced. I had it delivered to the rehab facility. The physical therapist and I made all the adjustments needed in just a few minutes and I was off and walking. Since then I have been walking as much as I possibly can, and I have now lost the weight I needed to in order to have my knees replaced—about 75 pounds in just over five months!! I still can’t stand but about ten minutes at a time, but one recent day, my step counter said I walked over seven miles—nearly every one of those steps with my Upwalker. Being able to put the weight on my forearms and elbows has made all the difference in the world. Upwalker is sturdy enough and easy enough to maneuver and lift into and out of the car I can use it daily on well maintained, level trails, so I’ve been able to get out in nature and pick up my camera (I’m a photographer) again. I left my depression behind when I moved and am happier now than I have been in years. I can’t wait to ditch the pain meds. I see the surgeon on the 11th of this month to schedule the first surgery. Bellingham, WA, where I live, is rich with wonderful trails through woods. Whenever I am on a trail, I always get stopped at least once and frequently three or four times by someone curious to learn about my walker. It draws a lot of attention. I get stopped so frequently, I need to record a commercial, so I can just hit play! It needs the video as well as sound, so I can demonstrate how easy it is to adjust for each person. I have offered to meet loved ones that weren’t with the people inquiring to let the person they think could use the walker try it out, or to talk to them to explain the difference between Upwalker and regular walkers and what a difference it has made to me. Even little kids as young as four want to know about my walker. After a recent wind storm that left the trails littered with limbs and branches, I claimed the title of Trail Queen, and I would tell little kids I would declare them Trail Princes and Princesses if they would pick up and move just three sticks from the trail to help me to walk easier, and they loved it. I hope I am helping to raise awareness that even these tykes can make a difference and that walkers are nothing to be afraid of. I also get a lot of comments of encouragement, comments about the mud on my wheels, or how determined I must be to be further down trails that a lot of able-bodied people. I have inadvertently become a sales rep for Upwalker and I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if the sales in this area have seen a recent significant uptick. Personally, I would love to hug the neck of the person/team that engineered this well thought out and beautifully executed product. I truly believe it has almost singlehandedly saved my life—literally.

This thing is really great. I’ve been scared for years about days when I’m super wobbly or have a lower body injury. My right wrist can’t take any weight & my left shoulder is a problem too. Not only does this solve that but it also lets me stand straight so I’m not triggering major pain in my back or neck that would happen with a regular walker. Plus I was worried how I’d carry things if I was injured. This solves that, not only with the cup holder & bag, but a plate or tray fits really well on the seat. It’s super well designed, really sturdy and really easy to make all of the adjustments to make it fit me personally. The packaging was clever & made it easy to get out. The very few things I had to do to set it up were easy. The big wheels have no trouble going up & down over thin & thick rugs, or dog toys as it turns out too! Though it does make a loud thump going back from rug to wood/tile floor, which freaks my dog out a little and might be anproblem if you have downstairs neighbors. The turning radius is pretty tight. The only issue is that it is wide. I can take it everywhere in my house except the bathroom doorway, and that’s OK. I know it’s expensive, but if you can afford it, it’s a terrific aide, so comfortable to use. And for me it means not living in fear anymore. That’s huge.

There are a few things I would do differently in the design of this walker, but I waited to review it until I used it for a while. Overall, I love it. I have used a walker (euro style) for years but my wrists and shoulders were constantly in pain from the weight on them. This walker is wonderful. My wrists, thumbs and shoulders no longer hurt after taking a walk, and being able to stand upright has greatly improved my balance. The biggest drawback is that it is not as steady on some of the curb cuts and slopes that I walk on around my neighborhood. Some of that may be from me getting used to the balance but the inherent problem is that as the walker gets taller, it isn't braced as well. I think it is the nature of the design because in order to be able to fold it to fit in a trunk and be light enough to use, there can't be as much rigidity in the frame. I would recommend it for almost everyone unless you have weak upper body and poor core strength you may not be able to control it as well on slopes. Edited: I gave this an extra star after using it for about 10 months. My ability to walk, my stamina and my distance have all improved greatly using this product. I love it. My upper body strength has improved, mainly from being able to walk with a more normal posture. I still use a wheelchair for most of my day because I have to use braces as well and it is difficult for adl's so I use this once a day for my exercise and pt. I highly recommend it. I've used customer service once as well, and they have been super.

Love, love, love this UpWalker! Positives: *helps me walk without fear of falling (when on a flat surface) *helps me walk upright *is sturdy, weighs 23 lbs. *allows me to walk further and for a longer time *well-designed for comfort (walking and sitting) *easily folds up for placement in backseat floor or trunk of my SUV Sad, sad, sad about the braking system! Negatives: *brakes gave out early on which affects its stability/maneuverability *after 1 1/2 hrs working on brakes without success, a seasoned bicycle repairman felt that there is a design flaw with brakes. 3 other people tried to "fix" the brakes without success. *UpWalker will easily tip over to the right or left when walking sideways on a slope

Package was delivered on time and in excellent condition. I am a 66 year old female with tethered cord syndrome. I was able to open and unbox the walker without difficulty. There is an unboxing video on YouTube that was very helpful in addition to the written instructions. I received it three days ago and have been walking with it every day. I don’t really need it while in my home, but it is a must-have when walking longer distances outside or in stores, etc. I had tried using walkers before, but they really didn’t help me that much. I also have severe low back pain when walking very far, and I need to sit frequently. The old walkers seemed to make my back pain worse. Being able to stand completely upright with your head up and your forearms resting on the armrests is very comfortable for me. I don’t find it cumbersome or awkward in any way. The large wheels permit you to go over small obstacles with ease. The seat and backrest are very comfortable. I can’t walk very far without sitting down, and can’t stand for long periods. This permits me to sit anytime I need to. There are many ways you can adjust the walker to fit your height and arm length. My husband and I were both very pleased with how sturdy and well designed the Up Walker is. It never feels like it is going to tip over. Also there are handles to assist getting up from a seated position. There is just nothing flimsy about this. I researched other similar products, and nothing compares to this one. They include a cup holder, backrest, and personal bag. They also offer a more sturdy personal bag, which I am going to order. This is truly a life changer for me. God bless the gentleman who invented this! Highly recommend. I was depending on forearm crutches, but this is way better.

AMAZON--YOU NEED TO GET RID OF THIS HORRIBLE ITEM. DO NOT BUY--THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PRODUCT EVER! My mom is 89 and due to FALSE advertising it claims to help straighten the back and provide better balance. "You can easily use it in the home"--NO YOU CAN'T! Unless you live in a mansion with no obstructions and no carpet. I tried using this UpWalker in the park where there is cement walkway and is totally UNABLE to maneuver this smoothly--even with the safety latches on correctly. This product was SO DANGEROUS she almost fell TWICE within a half hour. I'm returning this piece of dangerous junk--she is back to her usual four-wheel walker and is much, much better and safer. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. AND TRY RETURNING IT. THE PACKING IS SO TIGHT IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET IT IN THE BOX. You need "prior authorization" to return it even if it was just used once--I returning it through Amazon. Doesn't matter what UpWalker says--point is THIS PRODUCT IS NOT USABLE. It makes me wonder how many false "positives" there are done by employees to sell this clunky piece of junk. Oh and fitting it in and out of your car--it will tear up your car seats. This whole thing is junk and clunky--and dangerous to use. PROS: The concept is an excellent one: You rest your elbows on the plastic supports so you can shift your weight on them and walk better. However, this is not the case with use. CONS: If you do not own a van, don't get it. It is about 40 pounds of clunky metal with a lot of pointed edges and when you unfold it two *plastic* supports must be latched down so it won't fold on itself again. I don't know how long these plastic safety latches will hold. It put a hole in my back seat car and I almost broke my back lugging it in and out of the car. Like I said this is 40 pounds. The wheels are not easily manuervable, even with myself assisting my mom to steer it. Even I cannot steer it well using it in the park with concrete walkway. People with disabilities, this would pose a fall hazard. For something as expensive as nearly $600 this is inexcusable. Returning it is another chore. More like a living nightmare. Getting it back into the box is nearly impossible. I'm telling you this thing weights nearly 40 pounds. Unless you live in a giant mansion with no carpet and no obstructions, I cannot see how it is possible to use in the home. I did not buy this to simply "return it"--like I said my mom almost fell twice using it and it was very hard to steer even with me helping. I'm glad I was at least able to return it but it was a terrible inconvenience along with a hole in my back seat from this "easy to use" walker.

I really wanted this to work for my mom, but it's just too heavy for her and difficult to move around in the house. The construction is quite sturdy, no doubt, and for someone stronger it likely is a good choice. Nonetheless, a fragile 89 year old with little upper body strength can't maneuver this walker around corners and into smaller areas, like a home laundry room or closet, or even a smaller bathroom. Also, the seat is not as stable as it should be for someone with balance issues. It is also heavy to lift into a car if you lack strength. The wheels do roll over doorways well. We did not take my mom outside with it; she only tried it in the house, so I'm not sure about gravel, grass, etc. It is probably okay for someone to go for walks with on a sidewalk, as it did roll smoothly on hardwood floors. NOTE: I did not pay for shipping as a Prime member, but I still have to pay to send this back! From SC to Chino CA, it is about $165.00 to return this walker by UPS ground. OUTRAGEOUS. Also, what is not disclosed on Amazon when ordering this item is that Upright "may" charge a $75.00 "restocking" fee. I have not yet sent it back, it's boxed up and ready to go, so I don't know yet if the restocking fee will be charged. After receiving the walker, I found out that the walker must be in "resalable" condition and if it isn't they will not refund any money, and they will not send you a replacement! Once again, this is not disclosed on Amazon when ordering. It is understandable that Upright wants the product in resellable condition, but they state it has to pass their "inspection," not stating what that inspection entails. Since you have 30 days to return it, some people may actually use it (we did not, beyond moving around in the house to try it out - it still has the tags attached to it). I just want others to be aware of what is not fully disclosed on Amazon. There is a "lite" version of this walker, but at the cost of having to return it if it also doesn't work I will not be ordering that one. I gave it 2 stars for maneuverability, for the aforementioned reasons, and 4 stars each for stability/sturdiness. I gave it 4 stars because of the "seat" portion of the walker. It is movable (it has to be to fit between the handles for proper upright walking position) and it is awkward to sit on. Overall, for the right person, this walker may help some to be more upright and mobile. For others, it is too heavy and cumbersome to fulfill it's purpose.

I couldn't be happier with what this UpWalker has done for my Mom (85)! We've had it for almost 3 months now. Mom has medium AD, neuropathy in hands and feet, and a hip replacement that left her with a drop foot. She walks extremely slowly with 2 canes. Yes canes. Don't ask. We cant get her to use any walkers! Until now! For us this is only used for exercise outside though, every day, weather permitting. We haven't needed to collapse it or sit on it yet. We are lucky to have a 1/10 mile circular driveway that she walks on. Before the UpWalker she would do 2 or 3 laps with her canes at 20 min per lap (yes excruciatingly slow). Falling was a huge worry. Heavy supervision. But now with the UpWalker she averages 8 laps!, at 8 minutes per lap! She's walking like an upright person again! It's so awesome to see!. Its winter now, can't wait to see what distances she'll do in the warm summer months. I started her with about 2 weeks of total supervision, now very minimal, just to ask how she's doing. She is very stable with the forearm rests and holding the grips. Very well made and sturdy. FYI: In the beginning 2 weeks she was occasionally bumping her feet together as they swung past each other and sometimes against the walker wheels. Note that she hasn't walked with a proper gate in almost 20 years! I was keeping the box handy for a return. But I'm glad to say I guess her legs have strengthened because this doesn't happen any more! Very very happy with this walker! Thank you God! Thank you UpWalker people!

It takes a while to adjust to steering - I found it too light - I added some weight to it and made adjustments, works ok now but walk with it in reverse when needed - haven't tested it on any terrain. Too expensive.

Still unpacked as I was waiting for snow to melt and I would be able to use it outside as it is too large for my home. Unsure if my legs will allow me to walk distances so I am considering donating it to our local hospital.