I only wish I had bought this sooner! Tore my quadriceps and recovery has been a SLOW process. I have been using a cane now for several months, longer than expected. Picked up a quad cane (standard cane with four-prong "foot") at big box store, and was managing okay. Eventually, though, one of the feet wore down to just the bare metal, so the cane rocks and is no longer stable. Checked Amazon for a replacement and discovered this wonderful folding cane with much smaller base. At first I was hesitant about the base, but quickly learned that it improves my mobility. The quad cane meant that I needed a fairly sizable flat surface to "plant" the cane, so walking on uneven surfaces (lawn or park!) was a challenge, requiring me to lean on my husband instead. This smaller base with some rotation and flexibility means that I can manage uneven terrain much better.I was a little uncertain about the cane being foldable, thinking that might compromise its sturdiness, but I am pleased to note that it is probably even sturdier than the quad cane. It is quieter, as well - quad cane clicked and clacked like crazy, announcing my every move to everyone in the vicinity. This cane has no clicks on the floor (rubber foot) and my creaks or groans from the cane itself, even on my worst days when I actually need to lean on it. The folding is the best bonus ever! Months of maneuvering that darn quad cane over and around my steering wheel every time I get in and out of the car - such a pain! Had to readjust my rearview mirror almost every trip! Now I can quickly fold the cane and pop it in the passenger seat, no more struggles. It is also quicker to get in when its raining. I am also finding that being able to fold it makes it much less obtrusive when I am in public spaces (theater, restaurants, etc.) and not a trip hazard for those around me.My only complaint is that the smaller base does mean that I have to be a little more careful when I stand the cane on its own. Almost daily I have to pick it up off the floor at least once because I didn't take an extra moment to make sure it was properly seated on all four feet, or I accidentally bumped it. Never had that problem with the quad cane, even when it was off-balance because of the worn foot. I think this minor problem is well worth the trade-off of all the other benefits.