Hurrycane Walking Cane

The HurryCane is my favorite, all-purpose cane because it is comfortable to grip, lightweight, pivots to make walking more natural, and will stand on its own, with careful placement on select flooring. I own 4 canes, and I've had some experience with them over the years for various injuries, most recently a broken leg. This is the cane I always select when I am going out, to doctor's appointments, etc. The HurryCane folds easily, although you have to be careful; I pinched a finger when I first tried it. Despite the fact that it folds, the HurryCane is very supportive and it does not feel like you are compromising stability for compactness. The only negative is that the HurryCane does not stand up on its own as well as advertised; it will not stand up on gravel or uneven flooring, such as travertine and most carpets. With careful placement, it will stand on level surfaces, such as wood floors and flat tile, but sometimes it still falls over in this setting. However, the ability to have the HurryCane stand alone allows you to use both hands for something else (like finding that item at the bottom of your purse). Another incredibly useful feature is that if it falls, you can carefully stand on the base to make it stand back up. So although the HurryCane doesn't always stand up, it is so handy that it still rates 5 stars. Here is my comparison: The HurryCane is lightweight and comfortable, offering excellent support. It has a comfortable contoured handle. I am 5'2" and it fits my height comfortably, in the lowest setting. I measured and it can be extended ~7" more to accommodate taller individuals. It also comes in more interesting colors, like blue, as compared to other canes. My husband calls it my "Ninja cane," because of the way it folds and unfolds, so it has added a little humor to life as well. I've included a picture of the different canes from the front, as well as an overhead view, so you can better see the base of each cane. Basic cane (shown on left in picture): this was issued by the hospital a few years ago as I was getting out of a wheelchair after pelvic fractures. The candy-cane style hand is moderately comfortable, not as comfortable as the HurryCane, and it's weight is similar. This cane does not offer as much support throughout the gait cycle as the HurryCane; the pivoting action of the HurryCane offers more allows for more natural walking. Self-standing cane (pictured second from the left): this mini-quad cane offers a little more stability than the HurryCane, which has a smaller tripod base. It will stand on some flat carpets and rough floors like travertine, where the HurryCane often will not. It is also about twice as heavy as the HurryCane. I use it the least often. If you need a sit-to stand feature, this cane has one in a compact design. Because of prior shoulder injuries, I do not use it, but if your shoulders can tolerate the weight-bearing of getting up with this, it is a handy feature. This cane also has a small light, which is intended to aid walking in the dark, in one of the handles. Also, there is a small area for storage in the handle, with enough room for a key, emergency money, or a few emergency pills. Overall, unless you need an added feature like the light, storage, or sit-to-stand assistance, I recommend that you spend your money on the HurryCane. This Palo Apallo self-standing cane was purchased on Amazon for ~$50. Quad cane (shown on right): this offers superior stability and I use this when in the yard. Unlike the HurryCane, the quad cane will stand alone on gravel and in the grass, although it occasionally falls over if I place it on an incline. This offers more support than the HurryCane, but feels about twice as heavy. The sit-to-stand option is a helpful feature if you need assistance standing. This HealthSmart sit-to-stand quad cane was also purchased on Amazon for $35.

This is an excellent cane as long as it doesn't fall apart! I just bought my third hurrycane. The other two was purchased for my 87 year old father in July of 2015 and I purchased one for myself in October 2015. Both of those fell apart in November and December of 2016 due to the same equipment failure. It is comprised of 3 parts with an elastic bungee cord snaking up the center that is secured under tension on the top and bottom with a white metal clip. This clip keeps the bungee cord from springing back through holes in the center of the cane and the tension keeps the cane in one piece. When the white metal clip broke, the elastic bungee contracted, slipped though the holes and the cane fell apart! A check with Amazon shows that Hurrycane offers a 100% lifetime guarantee on material and workmanship... in fact I quote the following..."YOUR NEW HURRYCANE® COMES WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY WHICH COVERS ANY DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE NORMAL AND INTENDED USE OF YOUR HURRYCANE®. IF YOUR HURRYCANE® IS DAMAGED OR DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF DEFECTS IN ITS MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP, WE WILL AT OUR DISCRETION REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HURRYCANE® WITH A COMPARABLE PRODUCT." Well, I called them up and the lady at Hurrycane told me that she had never heard of this defect and that since I had them more than a year she doubted that they were covered but would refer me to corporate. As yet no calls. I feel that a broken metal clip that holds the entire cane together is a "material" fault and "lifetime warranty" means more then 16 months. My Dad and I are both disabled and never break the canes down into the 3 parts for storage... in fact we both need it all the time just to get around... so it is never used in anyway other then what was intended. As I said, this is a great cane up until the time it falls apart. I will update this if Hurrrycane ever gets back in touch with me. I apologize to HurryCane for not updating my comments in a timely manner. The Company rep did get in touch with me a few weeks after this negative posting and after explaining in detail the problem and pointing out lifetime warranty means just that... for a lifetime... they agreed to replace both broken canes which arrived about 6 weeks after my initial complaint. I'm not sure if my negative feedback had anything to do with it. To date I am still using mine. The 3 rubber feet are starting to collapse and the rubber on the handle is starting to rub off but I consider that normal wear and tear. It still works fine and I am updating my rating to 3 stars. Time for another update. It is 2020 and my replaced Hurrycane from 2017 has worn out... but that's a good thing because it has lasted almost three years with constant, heavy duty daily use. The rubber cups on the bottom are worn to the point where they could slip if I wasn't careful and the soft rubber coating on the handle(which is great) has pieces missing from my constant hard gripping. I'm a big, XXL, formerly athletic guy and I use the cane hard. I have Parkinson's. Neuropathy has partially paralyzed me on my left side with replaced hip and shoulder joints. I have also had 4 major back operations in the last 4 years and have 4 cobalt steel rods adjacent to my spine from my pelvis to just below the neck so trust me when I say that I use the cane hard to keep me upright and walking. Despite this heavy duty daily use, I have not had any additional problems with the bungee cord clip that I had complained about in my initial posting. Bottom line: I replaced my worn out hurricane with another hurricane. I guess buying another one is the best recommendation a person can give and I have upgraded the rating to 5 stars.

My elderly mother really loves this cane!! Looks great and is very sturdy! Folds up if you don’t use it for a while and then puts together very well!!

I bought the HurryCane for my aunt while she was recovering from a broken leg, and it was perfect for her needs. The build quality is very sturdy and reliable, especially for the price. The best feature is its portability. It folds down quickly and compactly, making it incredibly easy to store in a car or carry along. This gave her the confidence to go out without hassle. It provided excellent stability and was much more convenient than a traditional cane. A great product for anyone needing temporary, portable support.

After extensive research I made the decision to order my first walking cane. Ordered the purple one and also a pair of purple slacks to match it. Love the look. First of all the handle is very comfortable and easy to grip. It stands on its own, folds for travel and storage, and it grips the ground providing stability. The height is adjustable to get the proper one for you. The price was excellent compared to other canes I considered purchasing. It is much easier to maneuver than my walker that just won’t go some places. Time will tell as far as durability but as for now I am very pleased with this purchase.

Best Cane!

Nice cane but just hate to try to get it to stand up. It’s safer than old canes with huge “feet” as I’ve taken two bad falls while getting tangled up in feet of old canes. But will admit to cursing it because it falls over so easy!!

I purchased this cane toward the end of April and began to use it on May 1st. I paid $39.95 for it from Amazon--and today I noticed the HurryCane Freedom Edition on sale on Amazon for $70 plus change. I can't believe the huge jump in price and think something must be wrong with the online pricing because it's still $39.95 on the HurryCane site. However, the price is not the reason I'm commenting. This cane does not live up to its advertising! The TV ads and online (and print) pictures all show the head pivoting so that the foot/base stays flat even when the angle of the cane is not perpendicular to the base. I've been using mine for a little more than a month now and it still does not swivel. I called Customer Service a week or so after I'd begun to use it and was told it takes a while to loosen up. They suggested that I sit in a chair with my feet holding the base firmly on the floor and rotate the cane a few times to loosen it up. Well, I've tried that several times and nothing has changed. More than a year ago I purchased a folding cane made by Carex from Wal-Mart for under $20 and liked it very much. Then, shortly before I purchased the HurryCane online my husband bought a separate, wider, Carex base for the Carex cane, also from Wal-Mart for about $9.00 as I remember. That was a great addition to the Carex folding cane because it allowed the cane to stand upright on its own--which it does quite well. It has four points of contact with the floor. It easily fit over the bottom of the cane after the rubber tip was removed. That base does NOT pivot not did it claim it would. I bought the HurryCane after that mostly because of the advertising hype, to be honest, and because I thought the pivoting base would be a big advantage. The only advantage that I can think of in the HurryCane is that it is somewhat lighter than Carex-cane-plus-new-base (which I will call the "Carex combo"). I haven't weighed them to know the specific weight difference but it's perhaps 5 or 6 ounces heavier. A disadvantage of the HurryCane is that it's frustrating to get it to stand by itself on any kind of uneven surface such as carpeting--even low-pile carpeting. This fact is mentioned in the brochure that comes with the cane but NOT in their national advertising. Another disadvantage is that it cost me about $10 more than the Carex combo from Wal-Mart even though I had free shipping from Amazon. The very big advantage of the Carex combo for me is that it stands by itself much more easily around the house. Yes, on carpeting I need to make sure I leave it completely perpendicular but it stands well. On hardwood floors it stands very quickly and easily. Another advantage, as I mentioned above, is that it costs less, could be purchased immediately without shipping. I like the blue color I have. The only disadvantage of the Carex combo that I can think of is that the added base adds a little extra height to the cane. Since I am about 5'4" I therefore needed to lower the cane to the shortest adjustment spot which is still, perhaps, 3/8 - 1/2 inch too high for my very best comfort. So, how do I use two canes? I use the Carex combo around the house where I can leave it to stand by itself (and then often forget to pick it up again, and go off hobbling!). I use the HurryCane when I'm away from home because it IS a little lighter and the base is smaller so that in and out of the car is a bit easier. Perhaps the fact that the Carex combo base is larger than the HurryCane base would be a disadvantage for some people. Perhaps I should have mentioned that above. In summary, BOTH canes support me well when I'm walking. I have learned to temper my expectations with the HurryCane. I think the TV advertising has raised the cost of the HurryCane and that the Carex product is a good one (I have no connection with that company).