Automatic Umbrella, GLODEALS Creative Oil Painting Automatic Folding Umbrella Anti UV Sunblock Umbrella Sun Protection Parasol Rain/Sun Umbrella for Ladies (Almond Blossom)

I purchased this because the walking and waiting at bus stops during my commute had become unbearable and I had taken to using a regular umbrella which did help moderately but not nearly enough. I really have no complaints here - its a beautiful item and it holds up very well in the rain and wind, and while it wont make you feel like youre inside if its a really hot day, it does block the sun very effectively and its gotten rid of the farmers tan on my arms, haha. I also like the button that makes it very easy to collapse the canvas, though I agree with another review that said it takes a bit of strength to collapse the pole. Its fine for me, but it may not be for everyone. I also havent had any issue with accidentally closing the umbrella due to the button on the handle, but I could see how it would be a problem for someone holding on too tight in the wind (when its windy I actually grab the pole itself, so that may be the difference). I think my only suggestion for improvement would be to make the handle a bit easier to grip - because I bought this for its UV-protection properties, Im often using it when its hot outside, and when my hands get sweaty it really starts to slip. I sometimes wrap a washcloth around the handle to make it easier to hold! Overall Im extremely happy with my purchase and I consider the price to be a bargain!

This umbrella is well made and really beautiful. I just keep it in my purse for rainy/sunny days. Its easier to close if you pull down the piece that extends the umbrella and press the top of the umbrella towards a hard surface until you hear it click.

Works well to block out sun and heat, but takes an annoying amount of strength to push the umbrella down the last half inch to close it (Im a very able-bodied young person). I have to use two hands and hold it just so to do it. And the parasol has to be fully closed before it can be reopened. It appears you cant open it manually because it doesnt lock in the open position when you push it up with your hands- you have to use the button. Pretty significant design flaw. Van Gogh design is unique and pretty though. Update: The vendor provided very good customer service after hearing about my disappointment with this product.

This parasol is lovely, little larger than the other one I purchased so provides better cover. It pops up automatically and has a white lining. Much cooler than parasols with black lining. However, after using a couple times, the center post is much shorter and not as easy to hold and move around when walking; It keeps bumping my head it is so short. So far, it is extremely hard to close. Perhaps I just havent figured the knack of closing it, but does not close easily. Even though it is larger, think I like the smaller circumference parasol better. The white underside is definitely cooler than black for walking in the sun.

I used it to my trip to Australia and New Zealand. UV protection is the main reason that I bought this umbrella. Before the trip, I tested it with a UV light - it blocks all UV lights. It looks beautiful too. Auto open and close are a plus. I recommend it.

My only complaint if any, is it doesnt fold super quick to put back in sleeve. But because it has the extra UV layer, I expected this.

I get complements on my beautiful sun umbrella, and it shades wonderfully. Its compact and packs easily. After a few weeks of usage, its gotten stubborn about closing back up, which makes me nervous about its longevity. The sleeve is the tightest of any umbrella Ive ever owned, which is not a deal-breaker, just odd and a bit of a nuisance. Otherwise, excellent item.

I have used the umbrella about three times and so far I find it easy to use, to open it you press the up arrow to close it you press the down arrow and hold the handle with one hand and press from the top with the other hand. I just wish the umbrella was bigger to cover more. I gave four stars for sturdiness for the moment.

Good quality. The colour is not as bright as in the picture, it is actually darker and duller, but is still a nice design and offers good sun protection.

This is my second time purchasing this umbrella. I live in the cancer belt Texas. This umbrella had a reflective material on the inside and beautiful pattern on the outside. Ive used regular umbrellas before this for sun shade but I could feel the heat beat down on me while Im under it. To me, I feel less heat coming down to me with this umbrella. My last one has lasted all last year and should have lasted longer but my two toddlers got ahold of it. It snapped at the plastic area of one of the arms. My major complaint is that the string at the handle is too short to put around your wrist. Its short and seemingly made just for the purpose of hanging on a hook. No bueno when my hands are full with two toddlers. Edit: the new versions of these umbrellas now have a larger strap attached. I can thread my hand through. Its still not elastic though.