Hugo Mobility Adjustable Offset Quadpod Cane with Stable Tip, Smoke

The Hugo cane is excellent! I have a dozen canes of all sort from the single tip to various sizes of the claw footed canes. I have severe Peripheral Neuropathy, which makes my feet and lower legs numb to the ground. Thus, my need is generally not a lot of weight distribution, but instead, I need a stable and accurate gauge of where the ground is and how am I moving relative to it. Three fingers on a wall or a table does the same. The Hugo hits it on the nose. My hand on the cane gives me the needed sensation to be balanced and to move with confidence. When I have needed to put a lot of weight on the Hugo, it has responded with stability and comfort - the grip has a bump that distributes weight to the palm of your hand. Very Comfortable! The color is distinctive, meaning I am less likely to forget it since it fails to blend with anything. The giant logo and product text on the cane is ugly and much too large. If it were a label I would remove it. I think I'll try some paint thinner.... Excellent Cane! Best I have used. You gotta give it a try! ***Two and half year UPDATE: I have had my Hugo for two and a half years with daily use. It is the only cane I use because it is the best by any measure. I still agree with everything i said, and now can add the the feet four feet at the bottom of the cane look new and I have not had to replace them. The cane still gets comments and compliments regularly. While it won't last forever, after two and half years of abuse, the Hugo cane is still going strong longer than any other cane used regularly. ••••FOUR 4 year update: the cane continues to perform flawlessly. Period. No exceptions. I still use the cane regularly and it works perfectly every day. The beautiful blue color of the tube has worn off at the center of the big forward curve. If the cane is laid on it's back, the handle and the foot, both surfaces show no signs of wear. If it is placed on its side, the handle and foot hold the cane and no wear is visible. Only if it is placed on it's on it's "front" will any thing show wear. But the cosmetic wear on the "nose" of the tube does not affect its function in any way, so it does not affect my excellent reviews of this nearly perfect cane. It could have a bumper to protect the nose of the cane. It could come with a bracket that would allow it to hang on a table, but the self standing ability almost makes it unnecessary. The handle and strap (often the weakest item on a cane) are still like new. Other than the cosmetic wear from various scratches, the tube and the height adjustment mechanism function perfectly. The foot engages the ground, so it is dirty as expected, and it functions perfectly. I continue to occasionally purchase and try other canes looking for one better than this one, but I have found none better for my purposes. I can foresee a time when I will need a wider base to provide more stability than this cane provides. Otherwise, I expect to use this cane indefinitely. I'll say it again (at 2-1/2 year update) and I still say without reservation (at the 4 year update): "Excellent Cane! Best I have used. You gotta give it a try!"

I now have 2 of these canes. I keep one in my van, & use the other in the house. Due to a severe back disorder, I often need a mobility aid. I have a rollator walker that I use for long distance walking, & a couple of offset single tip canes. I never felt very supported or secure with the single tip canes, so I would always use my rollator if I wasn't able to get a shopping cart to assist me. On occasion, we'd go off & forget my walker, so I'd end up pushing my granddaughter's stroller, or just not go to the place where I couldn't get a shopping cart, like the mall. Now I keep one of my new quadpod canes in my van, so I'm always prepared! The quadpod cane is so stable & supportive! I hated my single tip cane, but I'd use it if my rollator wasn't available, or if the store was really small with narrow aisles, but I just never felt supported enough. Not anymore with my quadpod cane! In fact there are times now when I'd have used my rollator in the past, but I now use my quadpod cane. I had tried out a regular quadcane in the store, & while I liked the stability, I didn't like the look of the cane. It's been hard enough using these devices since I was 36 yrs old, that I didn't want to have to use something that you usually see an elderly stroke victim using. I'm not a little lightweight person either, but my cane has been able to hold me up several times when my leg buckled while I was walking. I've never felt like this cane isn't substancial enough for me either. It's light in weight, but feels as if you're leaning on something big & solid. My canes came preassembled, with wrapping around the shaft, & inside a plastic bag. There are 12 height settings. It's so easy to adjust the height too! Just unscrew the little collar at the base of the cane, push in the button, & raise or lower the cane shaft to your preferred setting. Then screw the collar closed. The cane has a nice comfortable handle with a strap hanging from it which has a reflective strip on it. I don't know what more can be said about the cane other than to give it a try! I've never had the quadpod come off, it's on there very securely. I have accidentally kicked it! It didn't hurt like the quad cane would have because the quadpod's base is made out of a hard rubbery type material. I have both of my canes in this pretty bright aquamarine color. I'd have preferred one in grape purple, or a nice bright pretty pink, but sadly it only comes in this turquoise color, called aquamarine, smoke, & black. It's nice to be able to set the cane beside you, let go, & not have it crash to the ground either! The only place that doesn't work so well is on carpeting, but I just lean it against something then. I have tested my cane on a number of different walking surfaces from carpeting to cement, & yesterday in soft wet soil at a cemetary, & it's done well at all places. In the wet soil, I thought I'd have to clean out the bottom, but there was nothing to clean out! So if you're looking at this cane, try it! You won't regret it! I predict you'll come to love your's just as much as I love mine! Oh, & be sure to put your name on it in permanent marker or it may just come up missing since it's such an awesome cane!! :o)

I have MS and use a PM chair but can get up & walk carefully for very short distances. I have a walker but it is cumbersome. I bought a single-tip cane - whoa! It wobbled so much. I've tried the spread-foot type and felt it was pulling me over to the side. This HUGO quadpod is everything as described. I use my Jazzy to get around the beautiful woods-like park outside my apt. I LOVE to stand amongst the trees, in leafy mulch - too unstable. Now I can do that, and the "pod" makes sure it doesn't sink into the leafy mulch! It's lightweight (important!) and easy to carry on my chair (I'd hoped for folding cane but that was only single-tip). It is also SO MUCH better and safer for me in my home, where I switch between Jazzy and now the cane. It gives me the stability I truly need and I walk better with it, rather than just walking on my own which is very risky. It's the BEST! If you're considering a cane, then you must need one - BUY this HUGO QuadPod! PS - Also love the ergonomics and the specially padded part you hold onto. Not just foam (uck!), this has a rounded part for real ease & much less strain on the hand. ANOTHER benefit - big one! - I can use this when I visit other people whose homes are not easy to get around. My HUGO cane is just so much easier than trying to bring in my walker or travel-wheelchair. So I can walk to a regular chair and not be stuck in a corner in my travel wheelchair. I'm so excited and grateful! Have only had it a few days but I use it a lot!

I just received my two new Hugo Quadpods, and so far I really like the design. They seem pretty stable, but without looking too huge and clumsy. But I did have a few problems; nothing that can't be overcome.... The biggest one for me was that the foot on each cane was aligned perpendicular to the cane handle; so the longest part of the foot went OUT from your body, not in alignment with it. This not only seems counter-intuitive to me, but it causes the cane to constantly tip over. The directions that came with the cane said that you can "easily" turn the foot 1/4 turn, so that it aligns with your stride, if you want to. Well.... FIRST it said to "use a 4 allen wrench." There is no such thing as a "4" allen wrench. I finally figured out, after trial and error, that they mean a 4mm (metric) allen wrench. OK, no big deal. But... THEN, they say to take out the set screw on the bottom of the foot. Much easier said than done. Those screws are in so tight, I started to bend the allen wrench trying to loosen them! You have to unscrew it in tiny little increments because the feet keep getting in the way. Took forever. THEN is says to turn the foot 1/4 turn. How? Does it come loose? Do you lift it off and reposition it? I tried for about 15 minutes to do that, but it would not come loose. Then I tried just turning the entire foot while it was still on the cane. Wouldn't budge. I finally did this and it worked: I extended the cane to full length, to get maximum torque. Then I placed the foot on the ground, between my two feet. I used my feet to stomp on the can foot and hold it in place. Then I turned, REALLY hard, the handle of the cane. At first it wouldn't budge, and I thought this was another way I was doing it wrong; but then it suddenly gave way, and the cane turned while the foot stayed in place! Yay! I was finally able to align the foot the way I wanted it. Learn from my trial and error; do it the way I finally did, and it WILL turn. Just be patient, and be prepared to apply a LOT of torque!

I don't need a cane for everyday life, but occasionally I find one to be helpful if I need to do a lot of walking. So I did a little research among the various types of canes and decided to try the Hugo with the rubber base. I wanted a cane with a base, and some of the others seemed too large and bulky. It arrived assembled, which I appreciated. However, the box was sealed with clear packing tape, and I could see that the packing tape was stuck to some piece of paper attached to the cane. Not sure if it was the warranty or some other important information, so I had to open it very , very carefully. There was a good amount of craft paper in the box, but the cane was not wrapped in it in any way. No damage to the cane, but somewhat careless packing in my opinion. Using the cane, I was pleased to find that it was very stable. Even when I used it on uneven, grassy ground I felt secure with it. The comfortable ergonomic handle was easy to grip and the handy strap was well made. I also tested it on wood floors and was pleased to find that it did not slip in any way. It is light weight and balances very well. Stands up on its own, even on my short Berber carpet. I believe I will find this cane to be very useful in the years to come. Attractive aquamarine color....not crazy about the painted on logo, but one can't have everything. Overall, I would recommend this cane to others. No disclosure needed - I am a “reviewer” of Amazon products and often get things at a discount, however this item I have bought at FULL price for my own personal use. Thank you for reading my review!

Broke my ankle, and needed something to help me get around once I finally got a walking boot. This works really well. Doesn't have an articulated foot, but the foot is wide so it balances you pretty well. I have not felt it was flimsy in any way. And the price was great when I am now facing big hospital bills for the surgery to fix my ankle. Love the aqua color. It has a lot of different height adjustments, so, can be fixed to fit most people. Now that I am finally able to get my foot/ankle in a regular shoe, I can see I will be depending on this for another month or two until l get that ankle/leg back into normal shape. Good purchase IMO considering. It does stand on it's own, but does depend on you placing it on a flat surface, any kind of lumps or bumps under it, and it doesn't stand very well. Mine stands well on my vinyl flooring, and outside on my concrete patio when I sit at the table outside.

I just had a total knee replacement and ordered this cane to step up from the clunky walker the surgery center gave me. I live on 30 acres on the side of a mountain so the terrain is a mix of uneven grass, rock, gravel & dirt. The base on this quadpod is perfect for navigating the uneven ground and mixed terrain which makes my daily rehab walks a hell of a lot easier. The height adjustments are just right and there's a ring at the connection where the top pole and bottom pole meet that tightens, so the cane makes zero noise after you adjust it to your right height. This cane is excellent inside the house too. It stands up on its own and barely takes up any room so you can tuck it anywhere and it's out of the way. And even though this cane is very lightweight, it's SUPER STURDY and really takes a beating. My 65 lb hyperactive puppy has smashed into it multiple times at high speeds and this cane is still rock solid. A hyperactive dog + hardwood floors + a case of the zoomies = a recipe for destruction. I just put this cane in front of my leg and hold on tight when I hear him come running. So aside from an excellent walking aid, this cane is great protection too. I'd highly recommend this product.

What a mess. Still on my never ending search for a set of canes that does not have grips made of foam. Foam cant be cleaned/disinfected, and is therefore unsanitary in my book. So everytime i touch my canes I dirty my hands. Thus this, my second attempt at replacements that I can clean. This is my second failed pair and thats after hours of searching, and on several different days. Companies are choosing profit over quality, or sanitation. I mean the foam 'grip' is likely drastically cheaper than an vinyl or plastic actual grip. Also, what you see in the photos of these that look like stickers are not stickers. They are bold bright huge hugo adverts on both sides of their canes. it only looks like a sticker (i had intended to remove) but is stenciled on in a 'raised' silkscreen maybe? anyway, no removing it without sandpaper. It only appeared as a sticker as they took the time and expense to cover all those company billboard advertisements on each side of the cane with plastic ripoff covers so the big advert isnt damaged and everyone knows who made the canes, utter bunk! Other than their vanity or greed in advertising on my canes, heres why im returning yet another blasted set of canes; 1) the jam nut on both do NOT function. So the possibility of you doing a face plant and maybe getting a broken bone or not is directly and ONLY dependent on that little hollow tin-like button. That button is only for adjusting the cane, then you tighten the nut. But their nut does nothing. I can even turn the two pieces and change button positions while tightened down. And yes its installed correctly with the ineffective plastic bushing. So there's that. 2) this is by far the biggest reason I will never use a company advertisement of a cane from them again...and these were sent from the same amazon warehouse at the same time, not buying two single canes, these are a matched set, I say matched with jest as they are two different length uppers on this matched set. THATS RIGHT, TWO DIFFERING HEIGHTS! They even have serial numbers, these canes. A thirteen place serial number? On a cane!? These serials match the first half exactly so im thinking same batch, maybe? Anyway one cane no matter where you set your button holes at, one is taller by the lenth if their non-performing jam-nut/locknut. Setting next to one another, one is longer by the width of that nut plus some. Don't matter. No jam nut funtion and differing height makes these dangerous and improper. And with that big bold advertisement that they're so worried about scratching in shipping you'd think they would put a little bit of the logo time and efforts into actually building properly functioning canes, versus billboards for their company. These were not twelve dollar canes. I paid fifty buck plus for the set/pair.