Ergobaum Dual Black Cobra(5' to 6'6'') Ergonomic Underarm Crutches (1 Pair) of Double-Function Shock Absorber Underarm Crutches with Arm Support (Real Carbon Fiber)

These are a life saver. Still hurts under your arms, but the feet have a wonderful grips and are easy to use for my clumsy self.

The Good:They work really well and seem to be well made. Much better than traditional crutches for long term use.The "need to knows":These are advertised to fit people up to 6'6" - I'm 6'4" and they are just a tiny bit small for me. Dont see them working well with anyone any taller.They are heavy.You have to keep an eye on the "set screw" that secures the handrests. It gets loose fairly easily. I added some loctite to mine.The fabric pads are just dumb. They feel like something someone in marketing made the product team add. They are easily removed however.Overall, happy with the purchase.

Need to be at least 5foot 2inches to use.

I have been on crutches numerous times for various injuries/surgeries. The uses of crutches is always very unpleasant and difficult. Most recently I tore my ACL. As before I began using the standard crutches that I had armed with all of the padding that I could find to be reasonable and practical. I ran across this product and decided to give it a try since I will once again be on crutches for an extended period. I have only had them for a few days but all I can say is that when compared to standard crutches they are truly amazing! They are quite and the effort to walk around is so much less than on the standard design. The normal pain that comes with walking on standard crutches is virtually eliminated. I purchased the carbon fiber design. The quality seems excellent and are very sturdy. All early indications is that they will be durable as well. I highly recommend and a very justifiable investment.

I am non weight bearing for several months due to a leg lengthening surgery. The hospital sent me home with the cheapest crutches known to man, even knowing how long I'd be non weight bearing. So we bought these.Pros:They are not the ridiculous cheap, crappy crutches.These have shock absorbers!They have wide feet which grip easily.Cons:The cushions on the arms are kind of a joke. They have a mesh that just tears up your arms if you are earing short sleeves. I took them off and used towels.The handle grips are attached with a screw that loosens ALL THE TIME. I think this is the number one complaint people give about these falling apart. It has a turn knob for the screw. Just tighten it when you feel the handle loosening. Don't wait until it falls apart.Long story short, it has it problems, but it's SO much better than the cheap crutches provided by the hospital! And they have shock absorbers...

EDIT: They shipped me new ones and I've had them from November 20, 2017 - present May 22, 2018. They were great, I got many compliments on them and while they were heavy, your arms adjust to them. They were SO much more COMFORTABLE than the ones you get from the ER or something. And quiet too. No one can "hear you coming" down the hall -- like those uncomfortable ER ones. ... However, the right padded part-- just snapped off. Again. I am unaware why the right ones continues to snap the way it does. I am so disappointed, however, totally willing to purchase a new set (or just a right one) ... and see that it's unavailable. I guess I will be looking for new crutches. Such a bummer.What is the return policy? I purchased these crutches on September 11, 2017, it's November 20, 2017. Two months?! The padded part (where you put your armpit) COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF... While I was using them! Which was frightening and for crutches that were amazing--so disappointing. They are seriously ---well, WERE seriously the best crutches I had ever used. Amazing, really. Help, how do I return these? I feel it HAS to be a fluke. I had to have gotten a defective pair-- because they seem so sturdy (I'm not heavy), and the little feet make you feel so secure as you hop. Please, help me? I don't have the means to buy a new pair every two months!! :(

The crutches do have shock absorbers and the carbon fiber ones that I ordered are lightweight. The upper pads are nice and cushy, unlike the standard crutches, which are just hard rubber. In use, I am not sure these are any more efficient or easier to use than standard crutches. I have started to think that the shock absorbers, while nice, do take away some of the momentum you can get when walking a distance in a straight line. Thus causing more effort over a long stretch. However, I will say that the pain in my armpits from using them is not there, which is a win.The downside to these crutches is 2 days after the return period the handle broke on the left crutch. There is a side screw next to the handle on the casing itself that appears, has no way to "set" and when I screw it back in, it just spins. This is not the larger hand tightening screw on the opposite side of the frame from the handle. That does come loose on its own frequently and you just need to remember to hand tighten when you grab your crutches or the handle will droop to other positions. This screw does something to keep the handle in place, and now my handle droops awkwardly when pressure is applied and feels like it will come apart.Also, I took the crutches apart via the quick takedown pin for the second time and the shoelace inside the crutch was undone, so there is nothing holding the two pieces together. This is fine and not that big of a deal, but also shows the longevity of the function of the product.I called the seller and will update if I hear back to get the crutch fixed. But, this failure basically leaves that crutch questionable as I cannot really trust it. I have 2 more weeks on crutches and will just have to buy another pair of normal crutches to finish my recovery.