If you're looking at this... you need it. So get it. The sooner you do, the longer you will have your independence back. (As a parent, this is a win for everyone)
Purchased for a 10 year old who had surgery and couldn't bare weight on foot for 6 weeks. We couldn't rent one locally, so we bought this one. It's on the lowest settings for him, and would easily work for me at 5'3 as well when adjusted. We didn't bother with the stability wheel, as it "looks like a training wheel", but, it was stable enough for an active and mobile boy. He was easily able to lift it and shift it where and when he wanted to. He could lift over lips in doors or down curbs (it's crazy how inaccessible spaces are in your community when you become aware). That being said, it was easy enough for a 10 year old and far better than the learning curve and struggle of slipping on ice and instability with crutches.
Used in Canada before and during first snow. Used on ice, in snow and works great. We did get the this all train version which was great. Used at school, on school ramps. Breaks work great and there is a break lock for when taking off jacket and hanging up bags, using the toilet etc. The only fallback was that we trekked in snow everywhere, but I wasn't about to buy one for inside our house and another for out.
When sitting in a school chair or at restaurant, the seat portion of this scooter is a great height for resting a foot on it. Or, you can also slip the seat under a desk to keep it out of the way.
Handles fold back to put in trunk. Or... the whole unit is small enough to lay on its side in a hatchback or extended cab truck with the seat up.
Basket is a great size and not too big as to get in the way. It also comes off easily if you prefer not to have it.