Trying the Cheapest vs. the Most Expensive CANES from Amazon! ($9 vs. $90)

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I'm Molly, a typical sushi, makeup, and fashion loving millennial girl who just so happens to be blind! I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just 4 years old and began public speaking at age 5. I started just doing motivational speaking, but now I make videos and even model! Even though I can’t see, I know that there are bright spots in everything we face. Let’s find them together. 💕

[annak]

As someone with a physical disability, I think the easy availability of mobility aids ( at least for physical disabilities) is an extremely good thing. A couple main reasons:
1. Medical gatekeeping of assistive technology is not cool. I'm allowed to use the tools that help me (and hurt no one) regardless of what a doctor thinks. ( I'm a young person with a chronic pain disorder. Doctors are terrible sometimes.)
2. Sales channels outside of the medical system generally lower costs, which is extremely important for access.
3. By the same token, selling on Amazon or similar creates a market where things like a variety of designs and styles can flourish and everything isn't just "medical gray and tan."

[alexmitolo]

I’ve been watching Molly for a few years now. I’m not blind, but I am otherwise disabled, and it’s super nice to see other disabled people living their best life!!! Keep up the good work Molly!!

[newsjunkie]

I think the fact that the two reds on the expensive cane don't match is only visible if you hold them next to each other. When the cane is extended and they're not next to each other it's impossible to tell that there's a difference.

[Azzarinne]

The cheap cane honestly reminds me of a tent pole.

[biancabm]

Getting the leather to that very bright, saturated "warning sign" red is probably hard! I like the look of the red leather as it is, looks very luxurious!

[servicedogcoda]

In regards to Amazon, when I first lost my vision, and didn’t know what to do or where to buy a cane, and no supports, Amazon was the first place I went to. I think it’s amazing to have and easy-to-access option. They also work amazing as a budget travel cane. It was a great cane to learn with, but it was the worst cane by far I’ve had. I broke it within a month or two.

Well prefer ambutech canes! My first was an aluminum one, which was ok. It cost me about $50 plus shipping back in 2021. My most rescent was a graphite cane that cost me about $70 ish, in 2024.

I think having an Amazon cane available was an an amazing option for those who are new to it all.

[purplelover]

I am visually impaired and I use a custom Cane from Kustom cane. That is a company that makes customized canes for the blind and visually impaired. You can choose everything from the color of the handle to the color of The different sections to even what the decals if you want any, the length, the amount of sections, how much reflective tape you want, the type of tip And if you want any charms on it. What I love about this is most of the money this company makes goes to the You Cane Give foundation. Which basically gives canes away to those who cannot afford them such as people in other countries

[Ash]

“It’s a skinny tree, what are you eating” made me laugh 😂

[tamberjune]

I learned a lot about blindness and canes and guide dogs etc. When I was going because my aunt was legally blind at the time. (She had surgery for a brain problem and her vision got better!) She taught me lots too. I'm so glad because now that my vision is getting worse, I don't feel so alone and I have a plethora of advice and tips and knowledge and solidarity on your channel, Molly!
Also the new square space design thing is really cool! 🎉
If my cane got lost in my luggage I'd want a cheap cane fast ( I don't travel because my wheelchair would be broken and I can't afford that) I can imagine some other people might feel that way if they're tappers. I also love the urban explorers features. Looks great! So glad you found another good one 🎉

[yllwClusterduck]

On one hand I like that canes are available on Amazon, but I don't like the idea of people getting one as their first cane without the training on how to use it. I have not yet been trained on how to use a cane, so I won't get one on Amazon until after I have training and get one through an agency that teaches me how to properly navigate with it. After that, I could see myself trying some out that come from Amazon.

[kaydisney]

Interesting, the colour combo. Here in the UK, I use r red and white both for my dogs harness and guide cane. Because I have dual sensory impairment. Here red and white means you have heating and visual impairments which are serious enough to both need assistance (I have heating aides as well) and white means visual only.

[zimm]

I LOVE this! I’ve got three of the Ambutech red leather graphite canes of varying lengths (and I always have a spare). I love that it has the give/bounce back too. How funny that of all of the canes on Amazon that’s the one you’re showing! As a bonus I feel like Daredevil because of the red leather and me being a blind lawyer.

[cindycameron]

My 8 yr old uses an Ambutech cane...we've been through a few sizes as he has grown(he started O&M training at age 5). His O&M therapist measures his ideal length as being just under his armpit. He uses a red rolling ball tip as he has some vision and this helps him focus on where he is stepping. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised that the cost of a mobility cane was not crazy expensive like so much adaptive equipment can be. Love your content. Any advice for parents of visually impaired kiddos??

[-nd]

I'm not blind but I am physically and mentally disabled (and very poor) and I think having a cheap mobility aid will always be worth it. Even if it's 1 to 100 of people who need it buying it

[early_morning_sd_team]

With the leather handle it’s not as noticeable that the color doesn’t match when they aren’t right next to each other, and different lighting also obscures the difference.

[crystalbetancourt]

I’m actually glad it’s not hard for people to buy a cane. I live in an area where some people are scared to go to the doctor to get assistance because of their financial standings and legal status but they do need these tools.

[SD._pup]

1:13 you know what else they sell. service dog certifications and registrations... Which is also illegal but so many people have them anyway

[patricesteiner]

I have MS and often use trekking poles, but I still found this fascinating. Thanks for sharing valued info for blind folks and a learning experience for everyone. And I love the way we still got some good Elton moments!

[nergregga]

I almost think that the cheap one should have a disclaimer, that says "for dress up use only, " but then again I don't think people should be dressed up as disabled people in the first place. Edit, I think mobility aids should be affordable, but I also think they should be usable, and not break easily. That cheap cane is an obvious cash grab.

[naseerahvj]

My husband was able to purchase canes online for a friend in Egypt who needed them. Not everyone has easy access to the mobility aids they need. They can also be used to teach all kids about blindness and o&m