Walkers for people over six feet
The Vive Upright Walker Series T is the only one of the three we looked at where the numbers hold together: made for users up to 6 ft 4 in, handles that go up to 50 inches, rated to 400 pounds. The other two have problems.
| Model | Price | Holds up to | Tallest user | Handle height | Size (width × length) | Our take |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upright Walker, Series T | $249.99 | 400 lb | 6 ft 4 in | Tops out at 50 in (the bottom of the range is 40 or 41 in, depending on which page you read) | 28 × 30 in | The numbers match across two pages. |
| Foldable Rollator, Series T | $149.99 | 300 lb | "Up to 6 ft 5 in," says Vive | 35 to 40 in | 25.5 × 28 in open | Doesn't add up. See below. |
| Upright Walker (the original) | $197.99 | 300 lb | Not published here | Not listed; armrests 41 to 46 in | 25 × 32 in | Vive's page gives two different height ranges. |
Upright Walker Series TFoldable Rollator Series TUpright Walker
Why the folding rollator worries us
It says it is for people up to 6 ft 5 in. Its handles stop at 40 inches. The upright model, rated to 6 ft 4 in, goes to 50. A person who is 6 ft 5 in is going to want the handles well above 40. Maybe the 6 ft 5 in claim is a typo, maybe the handle number is. We can't tell, and we only found these numbers on Vive's own page. If you are tall, call Vive and ask before you order, or skip this one.
The original Upright Walker
Its spec list says it fits users from 5 ft 2 in to 6 ft 4 in. A caption on a photo on the same page says 5 ft to 6 ft 1 in. Those are different walkers. We are not printing a height until Vive picks one.
What we left out on the Series T
- Weight of the walker. Vive's page says 25 lb. A second page says 27 lb in the spec list and about 25 in the description.
- The bottom of the handle range. 41 inches on Vive, 40 on the other page. It won't matter for a tall user, but we noticed.
- Seat depth. Vive's spec says 14 in and its FAQ says 15. The second page says 14.
Before you order
Ask your therapist to set the handle height with you standing in your usual shoes. Then compare it to the top of the range, and leave a couple of inches to spare. Also measure the doorways you use. The Series T is 28 inches wide, so check it against your narrowest door. Our question list covers what else to ask.