This umbrella is awesome! Not only is it huge which allows me to walk to and from work without getting any water on my messenger bag but the handle and point above the umbrella are both made of a great heavy duty rubber material. This allows you to use the umbrella as a walking stick of sorts of the rain stops. Also the handle grip is really comfortable and to date has not caused me any discomfort when walking long distances holding the umbrella.

**Note: This would not be a good umbrella for crowded sidewalks though as you would be bumping people all over the place!