A black rolling walker with a padded seat, hand brakes on the upright handles, a wire basket, and multiple caster wheels.

U-Step 2 Walker, Seat and Basket

by Independent Living Aids

$539.95, see price history

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Professional guidance helps You can adjust the height and attach the basket at home, but a walker affects balance and fall risk. A therapist or ATP can make sure the size, brake feel and seat use are right for you, so professional input is recommended even though it is not required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The U-Step 2 is a four-wheeled walker with a U-shaped base that surrounds you as you walk, so it braces you from several directions instead of just in front. The brakes hold the walker still until you lightly squeeze a release lever, and it stops as soon as you let go, which helps when standing up from a chair because it won't roll away. It has a padded seat with an adjustable backrest, a removable basket, adjustable height and 4" non-marking casters. The listed weight capacity is 375 lbs. It measures 23"W x 22"H x 25"L, with a 20" seat width. It's a complete walker, but a therapist or ATP can help confirm the height and brake tension fit you and that it suits your balance and how you'll use it.

Getting it

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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to get it

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$539.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$539.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Insurance
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Unfold the walker and check that the brakes hold it still until you squeeze a release lever.
  • With a guide
    1. Set the handlebar height so your elbows bend slightly when you hold the grips, and adjust the tension control and backrest to match how you walk.
    2. Attach the basket, then practice standing up, sitting down and turning with someone nearby. Plan on about 30 minutes.
  • With professional help
    A physical therapist, occupational therapist or ATP can check the fit, test your balance with the brakes and seat, and confirm this style of walker suits you. Allow about 30-60 minutes.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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