Minus ⭐️ due to a design flaw. While walking when, not if, when the sneaker touches the plastic at either corner the piece will break off.This said, the device is fantastic. Fits easily under the bed/seat. Easy to use. Enjoy. Super happy.Since using it the past few weeks both sides popped off. I’m not sure why there’s a slight lip on either side.While walking at 3.0 enjoying watching some YouTube University learning videos was careful to keep myself within the boundary, or belt.The issue for me is a 36 inch inseam. I’ve worked to have a solid stride and keep the remote with me in my hoody pocket to adjust as needed.This said, it only takes on oops, the foot touched the plastic, combined with the pull of the belt to pop goes the weasel end cap gone. Even if I crazy glue it back this will happen again. It’s unavoidable.I appreciate the size and configuration. It is perfect for me in every way.Sharing this info for the developer to consider. Make those back plastic pieces curve down not up. It’s the lip of the plastic that’s the issue.If this were curved down my sneaker tread wouldn’t have grabbed it. The tree couldn’t have kept my foot going before the casualty. And correction.I’ve practiced turning the speed up and down. Never start at 3. Or more. My stride is gradual. Either way.Please fix this flaw. It’ll help a lot of people be safe. It can be jarring if unexpected. Like, someone could go WTF. Look. Fall back. Off. Be hurt.It only takes one injured person to shut a device down.This is the risk we take without a handle bar. This is the purpose for safety.For me, prefer this fit in the home gym. With understanding, you must be good at balancing yourself. And, one thing I’ve done is where a back support when I feel myself wanting to tip forward. I think this is the body trying to balance itself. But, can cause back discomfortIf you’re like me, wanna do two things at once. Two handed remote action. One for the tv learning or show. One for the tread. Make sure to start slow. Train your brain to react appropriately.Keep the same remote in the same hand so muscle memory can help for safety.One morning I got on before I woke up. Thought slip on the shoes. Start walking. Cautionary tale.Make sure your alert. For safety. It’s not like taking the dog out on a sidewalk before I do anything else at 4 am.For this lovely equipment requires more alert brain waves. At least for me.Now, I try to boost the blood sugar with some fluids, like my super good morning beverage. Sometimes a bit of specialty coffee from Morning Movement. Anything to ensure I’m wide awake.Hope this update is helpful. Wanna share experiences to help others enjoy this wonderful gadget while also helping the manufacture improve.Thanks for your thumbs up as this encourages me, too 😊/\updateWow, so many pluses. To begin, price. Including a discount absolutely can NOT be beat for reasons needed.As someone who struggles to wanna walk for a few reasons had been eye balling equipment. Use in my ‘no excuses’ fitness regime.Following a major storm called Derecho in 2020 after COVID closures was not able to walk the community due to 60% of the trees toppled over by the storm blocking the way for the German Shepherd and myself to go on our typical long walks.Then, a few events including a major injury in my rotator cup made walking the dog impossible or even playing frisbee to help him get his workout on.When we finally got back into our walks we’d do a mile almost daily if it isn’t raining. This isn’t enough is my conclusion. And, we always go when it’s still dark in the morning to afford time to go work in the community gardens I’m helping to renovate.Why share the story? Maybe you relate. Some happenstances or just everyday life with the family or perhaps caring for a loved one. Many reasons to not be able to get the walk in happen.When I created the no excuses workout strategy I was training for a mud run. My biggest obstacle at the time was the rope climb. My upper body is strong but pulling my entire self up and over a way didn’t seem likely. Even though I’m a slender build and at the time a few extra pounds of muscle from a solid fitness regime.I installed a chin up bar to the bathroom. Charged myself a toll to go. A chin up or minimally hang. Until I could do one.Eventually, I was able to do six. My arms are super long so it takes a lot. For me, as a veteran remembering that struggle in full uniform to pull up and fail. This was quite a triumph. To include a new life strategy.Set up so there’s no excuses.At this juncture most people could deduct but just in case the clues didn’t make sense, bought this device to provide no excuses for walking during winter months.I gave the dog a trial and even one of his kitties named Floofe’ who’s a bit large and she likes it very much.In December 2019 prior to COVID closures has decided to invest in a basic weight bench since I’d bought a property with plenty of rooms. Combine this with fly press and leg lift with my other equipment, like a row machine, bike mount to use the cycle in and out doors, plus other equipment. Since I decided it would be fun and easier to have a gym as close as a walk into the next room from the office.I’ve got a step machine that’s similar to walking but prefer the walk stride to relax.Now, onto what’s to love, in my view, about this gadget besides price.-It fits under the twin couch the dog and his cats enjoy.-The remote is simple to use and makes adjusting speed easy.-The speed is limited due to no handles and I appreciate the safety of this limit.-the equipment is on a slight incline of a little over an inch.-manual is easy to understand. Offers safety and upkeep instructions that can eliminate issues described by other users. I’m sure some are equipment failure as at times these things happen to the best of products, like this one. But some users didn’t read the guide and it’s unfortunate use struggles arose.-oil for upkeep included.-remote makes slow speed increase via use easy. The machine when clicking off automatically slows. I recommend starting slow. Then, adding a “+” as you adjust to feeling comfortable and safe at let’s say 2. Slowly gain speed. I find 3 a nice go of it for a brief period. Then, I slow a bit. Then, increase. Similar to a natural walk in nature. It’s also disruptive to the body and is proven to help not grow complacent physically. Google the reasons to know more. Hope this helps keep things interesting.-I’ve found zero cons for our needs.-during use, when watching a show or mentally drifting enjoying the trek, if a sudden sound happens it means you’ve stepped on the end. This is helpful for me since I have a long stride. Notice when I began walking tend to look down. But, over time focus more on the interesting YouTube on a research topic or show. Without a handrail it’s easy to drift back slowly. With the rear sound when I stepped on the back was able to teach myself to autocorrect. The second time. First time, was startled. If this is you to surprises can train your brain to expect this might happen when in the chill brain zone.How?Intentionally touch the area to hear how it sounds. Do this a few times. The brain will adapt and include forward step. This way you can enjoy mental drift safely. I enjoy lots of research. If it’s a visual can combine fitness and research.Imagine watching a movie for two hours. If you can manage 2,000 steps in about 20 or so minutes at 2.5 speed. In the two hours the flick goes would walk how far? Pretty cool, huh? 😊A word to the wise user, pay attention during the first few times of use. Like practice. Eventually you’ll enjoy safe walking and enjoying visual things you like. If facing a window with a bird feeder or a tv playing a bird feeder. Either way the brain gets a benefit of peaceful enjoyment while the body gets the benefit of becoming happier.The only visual that based on the summary prior to purchase didn’t make sense is showing someone running. 3.8 mph aka miles per hour isn’t much of a run. More like a power walk.This said, maybe a jog for someone with less leg length.My legs are a 36 inch inseam. For me to run would need a pad twice the length.So far, I use the remote to vary speeds mentioned earlier. I’m really enjoying this device. Glancing down know the details, how far. How long. Speed. Etc.I bought this dream for walking. The max speed is perfect for my needs. Exactly what I want.If the cat uses this will have the little buddy in a harness and until she’s used to the slow stride will make sure to support her.If the dog decides this is something he likes will supervise a slow paced setting. He enjoys a game we play named speed frisbee. Two frisbees and none stop fetch and trade until he can’t run anymore is how we tackle extreme cold weather for his fitness needs. I like to sprint with him so his gets my faster moves in I learned during research and books like, The One Minute Workout: science shows a way to get fit that’s smarter, faster, shorter.Sprinting and walking have helped me regain my goals. Along with slowly healing from the arm injury that took almost two years. I’m on the later end of that journey thankfully.Hoping this share encourages others who have struggles to get started or back at it due to a break for whatever reason.Me, wake up. Slip on walking shoes. Grab remote and go!My hope is getting more distance. Charge myself a toll if I wanna watch a show. I like rowing for hours. Or, step. Or, cycle. Now, walking is in style for many a mile 🙌🏼If you look to the left of the photo, kitty inspection during unboxing 😁Living a long happy life when busy working toward publishing, rehabbing a property for a creative arts studio and office, and preparing for the YouTube launch sharing tour/travel, talk (conversational interviews), taste (cooking and high end quality coffee made and beverages), tips and tools for anyone in the publishing and other related industries helping authors move the needle of connecting with their audience … whether interviewing an author I’ve reviewed to cool YouTubers I know who share content to media marketing and how to tour tips …This device for the price and ability make keeping myself spritely and healthy for longevity and can you as well on a budget.My main goal here is sharing my experience. If you’re a prime customer can return if it’s a dud for you. If you have some of these tips and knowledge for understanding can enjoy your own fitness journey. Based on Blue Zone studies or how centurion's are created. Even if you don’t live to greater than 100 years it’s clear walking is a mainstay to well-being.If you’re a shut in a win. If a veteran like myself who doesn’t always feel up to going out or it’s winter this gadget makes a no excuse win. For the pets, supervision. Teach. Slow and happy for the indoor kitties. Or, even a dog. It’s up to you.Take responsibility for use and grow happier for the tool and hope the tips help 😊