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| Medline Folding Rollator Walker with Folding Wheels, Blue | 
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| Brand: Medline
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $139.99
Buy New: $77.77
You Save: $62.22 (44%)
New (4) from $77.77
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 21539
Color: royal blue
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.3
Dimensions (in): 22.1 x 9.5 x 25
Model: MDS86825
UPC: 080196756714
EAN: 0080196756714
ASIN: B0007VNZT0
Release Date: February 21, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Padded seat and backrest | | • | Holds up to 250 lbs | | • | Extra large 8 inch non marking indoor outdoor wheels, great for active adults | | • | Portable basket | | • | One hand storage solution; weighs only 20 lbs |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Medline Walker Review July 4, 2008
Excellent folding walker with great features. Very well engineered and sturdy construction. Excellent manufacturing quality. We are very pleased and definitely recommend this walker. We saved about 25%, over $25, by buying on Amazon versus buying from a local drugstore.
 Walker March 26, 2008
Very easy to use but is much larger then I ecpected...hard to fit in car.
Rolls Royce of walkers January 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this for a 90-y-o mom, who needed an more stable alternative to a cane. She indicates that her neighbors in the retirement community call this walker her "Rolls Royce" as it has such nice features. I was impressed by the quality of the walker, the finish, and the attention paid to detail on both design and fabrication fronts. The only amendments we made to it were to add a bicycle light (as she uses it to walk to the dining room for dinner, often after dark) and some ID ornamentation to differentiate it from the literal parking lot of other walkers - none as nice as hers, I'm told. I'd buy this one again in a heartbeat - great walker, even more incredible at the price.
 Not bad for the money, but... April 28, 2006
46 out of 46 found this review helpful
If you are comparing this only to the hospital-issue plain aluminum tubing walker with small wheels on the front and no seat, it will look as though it's worth five stars. However, if you do your homework and see what else is available, you will have the opportunity to make a more informed choice. As a licensed social worker, I encourage clients to take a look at what's on the market, checking out at least three different models.
The back rail on this walker is straight, rather than curved, which would make using the seat as a substitute chair a lot more comfortable. Its wheel asssembly is relatlively wimpy, perhaps explaining why the stated weight limit is 250 lbs. In comparison, the Drive Medical 750BK D-Lite Rollator, Midnight Blue, has a curved back, better wheel assembley, and supports up to 300 lbs--and it's a bit less expensive. Amazon carries that--and other--models, too.
However, if the person who will use this is especially tall or heavy, there are more appropriate walkers/rollators available than either of these. Look for the words "tall" or "bariatric" in the description. There are also "junior" models suited for short, frail elders and disabled children.
A final point: Amazon carries quite a few walkers/rollators, not all of which offer free super saver shipping. Be sure that you calculate the cost of shipping when making comparisons. But most of all, be sure that the model you are buying is suitably sized for the person who will use it.
Go Granny, Go!!!! June 27, 2005
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
We picked up a Medline rollator (the blue one with folding wheels) for my grandmother-in-law about a month ago and could not be more pleased with both the quality of the product and with the incredible increase in her quality of living since then. If you have a parent or grandparent who needs the help of a walker, do them and your whole family a huge favor and don't hesitate to get them one of these immediately!
For a few years now, we've watched her struggle with one of those depressing old gray folding walkers with the tennis balls on the back (yes, you know the one). As anyone who's seen that setup knows, while the tennis balls do an ok job on hardwood floors and linoleum, they actually make it much, much harder to push across carpet, concrete, cracks in tiles, etc. That in conjunction with the small, crummy wheels on those old units ensures that grass, gravel and soil are not options at all.
Her new rollator has changed the game. She's now riding over grass, dirt, gravel, and anything that gets in her way, with total control and with little or no friction to impede her travels. This rollator is built solid, runs very smooth, turns on a dime, and has a great braking system. She hasn't been this mobile in years, and she's getting a lot more exercise than she was able to before!
I was impressed as soon as I pulled it out of the box. The quality of the materials on this unit is astounding. The paint job is top-notch (it's sparkly enough to look great, but not so sparkly that it's too flashy), and every detail is considered. They even have little dust covers on the brake mechanisms close to the wheels. I imagine that Medline must be doing an incredible amount of volume, because I don't know how else they could afford to sell it so cheap. These materials are of the highest quality and it feels sturdy enough to survive years of grandkids using it as a toy while grandma rests on the sofa. No kidding; they think it's cool.
The handles are comfortable and very ergonomic - they sort of flatten out on the inside to rest your palms on - and the hand brakes have nice leverage and are very easy to squeeze, even for arthritic hands. She can also push the brake levers easily in the opposite direction, and the brakes click into a locked position so the rollator remains stable while she turns around and sits down on the padded seat.
In the seated position, she likes that she can rest her arms comfortably on the handles. She often uses this as her chair at the dinner table. The seat padding is thick and very comfortable, and the backrest is at a comfortable height for her.
Another cool feature is the removable basket located under the seat. It's very convenient and has done wonders for her sense of independence, specifically at the grocery store. She used to walk along with her husband, pick things out, and put them in his cart. Now, she just runs off to her own aisles, flips up the seat and drops stuff into the basket along the way. When she's done, the basket easily lifts right out and she puts it on the checkout stand and voila! She's ready to go. The rollator is also light enough for my grandfather-in-law to easily pick up and put in the trunk.
RECOMMENDED: We also got her the Medline folding cane (an equally great product, model # MDS86430W) which fits perfectly into the little basket below the seat of the rollator so she can just whip it out when she needs to climb stairs or get into tighter spaces. This accessory along with the rollator makes for the perfect one-two punch and I highly recommend them together.
Bottom line is that this rollator is a great product that will change the way people are able to live. It's built incredibly well and priced fairly in my experience. On top of all that, it's actually looks very nice too. I'm glad there are options for older folks to still get the exercise they need instead of giving up on their health in one of those powered scooters. Thank you, Medline, for putting out a quality product at an affordable price.
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