This is a great tool to use both going up and down different heights adjustable steps heights. The only complaint I have about this disability tool , is having to adjust it each and every time , if you need to also use it once you get off the stair steps, you must adjust it again to use it on level walking ground. If you only will use this to assist you to climb stair steps, great. Justbe aware in order to use as regular walking cane, you will have to adjust it every time, back and forth. Worth buying if you've broken foot or ankle, really helps assist stairs.