I brought this cane for my mother. She wanted a stable cane that can stand independently. I've done some research and found this cane. The base is more compact than traditional quad base, and the base is one piece instead of 4 legs. This helps her on the stairs also, and she feels more stable and secure. She has been using this cane for few weeks now, and she loves it. Few people told her that she has a nice cane. Not too many people have seem this cane befere. We like the color; they called this smoke color, and it looks even better than the photo. This color is couple dollars more than the black and the blue, $26.95 instead of $24.99. I think the smoke is the best color out of the 3 colors that they offer. My mother had a cane before this, and she usually place it next to the wall or chair, but the cane kept on falling to the floor. This cane is so much better. She told me that this cane is much more stable and she feels more secure using this cane when she walks. The cane looks and feels sturdy and made of high quality material. The cushion top handle is a very good design and she feel very comfortable. I highly recommend this product.