Drive Medical Winnie Lite Supreme Aluminum Three Wheel Rollator, Tan Plaid

I bought this Winnie Walker for a week's vacation in Maine, then for three days of tourism in downtown Chicago. The device worked surprisingly well for both. I was able to take gentle hikes on outdoor trails in Maine, as long as they were reasonably smooth and solid. It wasn't much good on the beach, but I didn't expect it to be. The walker functioned best when paths were clear. Also, because it was so light, it served the function of one or two canes in offering balance and stability.The walker was ideal for city touring on Chicago's busy streets. It could be folded into compact spaces in public transportation, putting it out of the way of other travelers. The handles could be squeezed together slightly as I walked through narrow passages, such as airplane aisles. The wheels glided smoothly over hard surfaces, with no friction or drag. The brakes locked well and provided sturdy support for starting and stopping operations.The rollator was light enough to lift easily off sidewalks and curbs and then set down in the street. The central carry-all pocket was great for carrying my purse and packages securely. There was a snapped flap over the central carrier for extra security. The plaid fabric is sturdy and cheerful without being loud or tacky. The rollator doesn't have a "medical" appearance, and looks more like a little shopping cart than a walker. Still, it serves all the functions of a walker except for providing a place to sit. That's an easy compromise to accept considering the bulkiness of walkers with square seats.Since I've been home, I use the rollator for grocery shopping and walking the dog. It minimizes the discomfort of walking and makes getting around a pleasure. I don't have to wait for the pain to start, because it doesn't.

This is a great choice for a walker. It looks good, so helps overcome any embarrassment over having to using one. Its "V" design makes its compact and easy to use inside and out. It opens and folds easily and is light in weight so its lifts and stores easily. It stands on its own when folded (not completely and takes up little space. And the pouch is a nice addition. The price is excellent, its sturdy....couldn't recommend it more, especially if you have a relative who is balking about having to use one (as understandable as that is).

Purchasing the Winnie is one of the best purchases I have ever made. My wife cannot function without a walker, she's been useing a four wheel walker for quite some time and while it provides her with support she needs, it is not the optimum. It's big and heavy and does not fold up easily. A neighbor, who owns a 3 wheel walker, in talking to my wife commented that the four wheel walkers may serve a purpose but they were ugly. This comment sent my wife (who is always interested fashion) on a mission and insisted that we look into 3 wheel walkers. A mission that I was not thrilled with but I had to go thru the motions, so we went to the local hospital supply outlets, the large drug chains ie: CVS and we were quoted prices from $190,00 to $130.00. I was not impressed, so I decided see what was available on the internet and I came upon the Winnie, the price $77.00, was to good to be true so, being a skeptic I reluctantly ordered one. i am no longer a skeptic. The Winnie is fantastic, my wife loves it it's light weight, is easy to get around in tight places and best of all the beautiful Burberry plaid bag makes Winnie handsome as well. As for me the light weight and ability to fold so neatly and put in the car was a Godsend. We live in a senior assisted living facility and our neighbolrs have all commeted favorably. I hope they all follow through and get a Winnie. They won't regret it.George Ziff

I love this rollator! It has a few minor drawbacks, which I will get to later, but they're far outweighed by its pluses. First, it's very maneuverable. It turns on a dime like a sports car. I like that It's more of a compact than an SUV, as well. And like a compact car, it fits into spaces that a big monster truck of a 4-wheeled rollator couldn't squeeze into. It's great for negotiating through crowds and in narrow farmer's market stalls. I use this rollator on my weekly walks to improve my walking during my recovery from a 6-week coma. I've been through winding, narrow trails that I never would've been able to manage with one of those huge rollators. This is my all-terrain vehicle, and I've taken the Winnie Lite over all sorts of uneven surfaces, bumpy, rocky, strewn with twigs, and across arched log bridges at a Japanese garden, And like a luxury car, the wheels have a very smooth ride. The plaid tote gives it a little style too. I get a lot of compliments on it.Now for the minuses. First, my tote has replaced my purse, which means it contains a lot of small items. The flap covering the bag, while it's easy to fasten and unfasten, only has one rectangular Velcro strip. The single point of attachment doesn't hold the top down securely enough when the rollator is placed on its side, such as when you're storing it in your car. I think it would be better if there were Velcro tabs on the sides, as well. I've been getting around this problem by placing the items in an inner tote, though a purse would work as well. I'm going to try to put some some extra Velcro on myself, however. The other problem is potentially more serious. I don't know if it is only a problem with my particular rollator, but I can't get both of the hand brakes to lock. With a considerable effort, I can get one of them to lock.Though I'm not exactly strong, I'm not the only one who has problems getting them to lock. Since I rarely need to lock them, this hasn't been a huge problem for me, but you would think that the hand breaks on a rollator, which is, after all, designed for people with physical problems, would be easier to engage. Still, as I said, I love this rollator, which is why I only took off one star for these minor drawbacks.