Ultra Crutches for Adults with Ergonomic Handgrips & Plush Saddle - Adjustable Height, Ventilated Saddle, Reduces Pain & Discomfort, Perfect for Post-Surgery & Long Term Disability

I found out about Mobilegs after staring at my crutches that look exactly like the ones I had in second grade. I was dumbfounded that’s how we were still doing things after 30+ years. I mean surely SOMEONE has to have done SOMETHING to improve crutches in all that time! Within one day of receiving the Mobilegs, I went from dreading a trip to the bathroom to PACING BACK AND FORTH while talking on the phone just like I used to do before the ACL was disintegrated. The innovative angled ergo grips are a life (and limb) saver. The under arm ‘things’ are not only much more comfortable and vented, but they are hinged to allow movement when walking! I know what you’re thinking: “but I already have crutches why should I spend $100+?” Because it is not the price of something it is the VALUE of that thing. The difference here is not merely some extra padding and some fancy looks like some of the other “upgraded” crutches you will find. The jump in comfort and stability is not like going from say a Kia to a BMW. These crutches are more like the jump from a tuk tuk in Thailand to a Rolls Royce. I don’t care what income bracket you are in. If you are forced to be on crutches for any length of time, steal from grandmama if you have to get the extra money. Disclaimer: that last sentence was a joke. But if you want to go from balancing on those archaic death sticks to using a pice of equipment that actually feels a part of you, you’re just going to have to find the extra dough. You’ll thank me and the rest of the reviewers here later. The fact that these are not even a paid upgrade option at your typical Ortho center is a crime. Mobilegs should be the new “standard” crutch.

I am a busy, active person and am unable to take the time to write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with these crutches. After breaking my left foot in multiple areas, with my doctor's stern orders for no weight-bearing, I was overwhelmed with how I would get around for the next 12 weeks for work, general activities, caring for my elderly dog, etc. I had been using standard crutches for three days and my underarms were so sore, I was absolutely miserable. Mobilegs were suggested to me by my personal trainer but when I researched them, my first thought was that I could not spend that much for crutches, when standard crutches are 1/3 the price (I have a very high deductible, so they were not covered.) That said, nine weeks later, I will attest that Mobilegs are far superior to standard-design crutches and DEFINITELY worth the extra expenditure, especially if using crutches for more than a few days. The underarm area is large, pliable and adjusts on springs, so the typical pain in the underarm area is negated, even after repeated use. The hand grips are very comfortable and much easier to hold on to, the angle & design completely avoids rubbing in the padded bottom area of the hand and wrist (where I have arthritis that often flares up.) I have had no pain at all. The bottom leg grips are wider and shaped differently than the other style crutches and are very stable. They are easy to transport myself when getting in and out of the car. Wherever I go, these crutches have been a conversation starter - the design is so sleek. After ordering, I received them the following day. I use them for work everyday, going on client appointments, through busy airports, on a recent beach vacation (on the sand) and even to the theater last week, walking 5 blocks from the parking lot. I have been using them daily for 9 weeks with at least 3 weeks left to go; I cannot express how very thankful I am to my trainer who suggested them to me. When I went recently back to the doctor's office for X-rays I asked if they had ever seen Mobilegs crutches. I was surprised at the answer - they said that they have them, but most people will not spend the extra money for them so they don't usually suggest them. If you have pause at the though of the extra cost above regular crutches, I urge you to give them a try - they are worth every penny!

100% has made my recovery easier and more comfortable. I'm 5'9" 230lbs and these were sooo much more comfortable than standard crutches. The standard crutches saddle was too short to stay under my arms and they kept slipping. I had major knee surgery and knew I would need them for 4+ months so the investment was very worth it.

Light weight and ergonomic handles make these a great alternative to standard crutches.

Pros:1) Easier on the hands, especially if you have large hands. Traditional crutches were too narrow for me to use properly, and my hands would get pinched between the handle and the posts on either side, or I would have to support all of my weight on just my thumbs. The Ergonomic handles on mobilegs, while still not correctly sized for me, gave me more flexibility in positioning my hands to reduce the stress on my joints and didn't cause pinching or blistering. It actually allowed my hands to heal after dealing with the traditional crutches for a week.2) Comfortable saddles that don't bruise your ribs or arm pits.3) Faster, and more controlled movement.Cons:1) I am at the upper limit of the weight bearing capacity of these crutches, and they creak horribly as my weight is applied, and removed.2) The spring, and hinge in the saddles makes it a little tougher to keep slip outs from happening, and don't allow mobilegs to provide much support in cases where you need to stand and use your hands. Many times, I find that I need to have at least one hand on a crutch to prevent me from losing my balance and falling because the spring or hinge gives too much, to easily.3) The grip of the feet leaves much to be desired especially at the edges where the contact patch is smallest.Overall, the pros outweigh the cons for me by a large margin, even with the reduced stability considered. I have found that more careful use and strengthening of my upper body has reduced much of the stability issues over time. Also, after a month of handling my near 300lbs I can say that whoever is having problems with feet wearing out too fast, must be dragging them over rough surfaces, and bashing them really hard into the ground, because mine are showing little to no wear.