Quick Fold Cane

After one day of using this cane, I had a problem. . . it would NOT fold! I sent an email and received a very prompt response. (Is 30 minutes "prompt"?). Apparently, there have been some concerns with the particular color I had chosen, and the 'pull and fold' technique did not always work. The response to my inquiry came from the CEO, of all people, and he suggested trying WD-40 on the joints (if we could get them apart). This made me feel a bit foolish, as every household usually has two reliable "tools". . . duct tape to keep something together, and WD-40 to get it apart! After an epic session of 'tug-o-war' (well, "epic" for a pair of senior citizens), we used the suggested spray on each of the joints. Voila!!! Easy-peasy folding now. I also prefer utilizing the "X" foot when using the cane. most of the time. While I can't trust all floor surfaces to be level enough to allow that 'foot' to hold the cane upright, I CAN trust my own foot to step on an arm of the "X" while I use both hands to do something important. . . like digging in a pocket or a purse, or using my phone. The magnets that hold the cane folded are strong enough to hold the cane closed, if it is stationary and horizontal (on a chair seat, for example). If you try to carry it folded while holding the cane by the handle or carrying strap, it will snap to its full length. It is what it is designed to do, after all. There is one additional 'caveat', as much as I love this cane. I am approximately 5'3". (I started out taller, but gravity is winning lately. ) Because of the necessary positioning of the folding joints, this cane cannot be adjusted to accommodate anyone shorter than that, in my opinion. My "C-handle" canes will be able to cater to my shorter-self if Mother Nature keeps picking on me. Are Michael Graves Design canes worth the price? I certainly don't enjoy the need to use a cane, and my husband accuses me of being a "cheapskate". But, if I lost my folding cane, I would be willing to pay twice the current price to replace it. 'Nough said ? Margaret A. Postle

Best gold on market, the flat flex foot is much better than the suction cups and allows me to brace myself having the cane at an angle and it stands on its own great features

very sturdy. . . . wish the color weren't so faded looking. . . . but easy to fold if a little bit heavy but very secure to walk with