HUGO Folding Cane, Black :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Had a problem with the first but...

2008-05-02
You can't go wrong for the value. I paid just under $13 for it on Amazon and it was worth it. The accessories it comes with are worth it alone.

Many folding canes DO NOT come with a velcro or plastic wrap, holding the cane in place while folded. This one comes with both wraps and a little durable (I think it's made out of) nylon baggie and a wrist strap.

So what was the problem with the first you ask? The cane fell a few times and the wood handle chipped Amazon replaced it no problem. (Amazon rocks with returns and exchanges.)

FYI: I needed the cane while recovering from a knee injury.

GREAT, wonerful

2008-04-23
Looks good, light weight, and expands to what a 6'2" guy needs.

FANTASTIC!!!

Folds up easily to transport in the car or to have in a store.

GET IT!!

Walking Again

2008-04-19
HUGO Folding Cane, Black Excellent product. Timely shipping. Great bargan price: all-in-all great experance shopping at Amazon.

Some problems - but good for price

2008-04-02
I agree with most of the good reviews, except those who say it is easy to fold and to adjust for height.

I have arthritis and though I still have some strength in my hands (I can easily lift 20 lbs with either) they are not as strong as they use to be. The cane has a heavy rubber/elastic band running down the shaft so that it can pop in place and unfold itself and you have to pull against this band to fold it - I barely have the strength. The band is there so it will unfold itself, which some may see as a plus, but it means you must always lug around this heavy rubber band that comes with it to wrap around it so it will not unfold as soon as you fold it - I am bound to lose it soon. Also I have long legs, and like the 6'1 man says in his review, unless it is adjusted to its shorter lengths, it is still very long even when folded. You also need some strength to adjust the height. I dislike the handle, (it feels good, but it is very shiney plastic looking) but you can get other handles from Hugo's web site for $7 (including shipping), some of whom looked very nice.

But it is very sturdy and very much worth the price. The manufactures site sales it for $30 and I saw the same cane elsewhere for $37.

Hugo Folding Cane

2008-03-25
This cane delivers exactly what the manufacturer promises. It is sturdier than most folding canes and comes with a pouch and elastic strap for storage. While the pouch is really only good for long-term storage, the elastic strap comes in handy for out-and-about walks for occasional stops. This is especially true for restaurants and puts an end to the 'flop-around-get-in-the-way' cane syndrome we are all unfortunately used to. The height is easy to adjust and it is also easy to break-down and put back together.

folding cane review

2008-06-24
I INTEND TO USE THIS CANE AS PRECAUTIONARY USE. WHEN I RECEIVED IT, I USED IT SEVERAL TIMES. FORTUNATELY, THE CONDITION OF VERTIGO I WAS EXPERIENCING HAS SINCE CLEARED UP. IT ARRIVED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND PACKED WELL.

Excellelnt

2008-05-29
I Bought this Folding cane for my mom for a trip. She loves it! It came in handy the folding style is really smart especially on an airplane.

Great Cane

2008-05-28
I bought one of these around 3 months ago and haven't had a single reservation about it since. Its easily adjustable and the handle can be removed and replaced with various other styles and colors. Great Product!

Sturdy, Practical Folding Cane by Hugo

2008-05-26
I've been looking for a folding cane to take on a trip to Europe. I don't need a cane all the time but I know that my trip will require a lot of walking and at the end of the day I will need support to move. I looked at several folding canes and decided Hugo had the best reputation, plus it's designed to support a lot of weight. I'm rather self conscious about using a cane. I feel awkward when I use one but there are time I definitely need one. I wasn't sure if I wanted this black one or the silver one with a slightly different handle. My husband said the black look looked less like an old lady cane. He was right. I've used this cane several times and it is very comfortable to use. The handle is hard but is balanced and hasn't caused blisters or callouses. The cane feels light weight but gives excellent support. It is easy for me to fold and put away and very quick to get out and snap it in place for use. I don't feel old and handicapped when I use this cane. The black finish appears classier than silver canes and at times not as noticeable. This isn't an advantage if you want your cane to also serve as a reflective device, but it suits my needs. My only complaint is that I have dropped the elastic band that holds the cane in it's folded position several times. I'm afraid I'll lose it. When I first got the cane, it took me a while to adjust it to my height. I couldn't get the shaft to move up or down. After 10 minutes of trying, the shaft finally moved and since I'm the only one using it, I shouldn't need to adjust it again. The Amazon price is the best that I've seen for this cane. I'm glad I bought it. I don't feel as self conscious using it and it folds well. I usually keep it in the car but will be carrying it in my backpack for my trip.

Poor construction

2008-05-22
When I first received this cane I thought it was well constructed and sturdy. However, after the second time I folded it the 'joints' became loose and it wiggled when I used it. The fourth time I folded it one of the internal nylon 'gaskets' started to pull loose from the cane section. I pushed it back in. After the sixth time I folded it one of those 'gaskets' came apart and fell down into one of the sections of the cane. I could not retrieve it. This rendered the cane worthless.