Had the same reservations myself when my Thai wife wanted to get me one as I can't walk any distance due to swollen legs. She got it from Fascino and I used it once for about 100m and it broke. It's taken a mth for Fascino to return to manufacturer and I still haven't got it back. I would have chosen an electric version but it's probably too heavy for her to get in and out of our vehicle. Thai women are not embarrassed about pushing a wheelchair. I think they weren't allowed toy pushchairs as children.