I ordered three small umbrellas, all different brands, for our trip to the UK next week. This is my favorite of the three. It opens and closes at the push of a button, fits in its case nicely, and its a well made, strong umbrella. Im not concerned it will break with normal use, it definitely is well-made and sturdy. Recommended

Pros: The design is quite lovely. Large enough to shelter 2 people . High quality, light weight , and folded small Cons: I couldnt find any

It would be very difficult not to rate this umbrella 5 stars. Everything about it screams quality. Honestly, if you didnt know it was made in China youd think Germany or maybe the UK or somewhere they take umbrellas seriously. The canopy is made from Polyester and the main shaft and the inner part of each of the ribs are made of steel. The outer part of each rib are made from fiberglass. As you can see from my picture, there are also springs, tension arms, rivets, connectors.... its made from about 2 or 3 times as many parts as the cheap umbrellas I own. I suppose that might mean more opportunities for failure, but it all just seems well crafted. It springs open at the press of a button, and the top part collapses again with another press. One thing about this..once youve pressed the button to close it, you need to compress it all the way down again and fully close before re-opening. This is because some of the control cords inside the shaft area dont go back in until you do and so it wont lock out. Not a real issue, but something to know. It does take some force to close it fully again, but I dont find it an issue. If I were going to try to find fault its that the little black sleeve it comes with will just kind of fall off. It has no way to keep it closed. It would have been nice if it had a drawstring. Also, I found it slightly difficult to get the umbrella compressed down to its original diameter where the tab can wrap around it fully to engage the velcro. There is also no vent for wind if thats important to you. But overall, this is a high quality umbrella and feels like it will last a long time. Im quite pleased with it. I will update this review if anything changes. Like, subscribe...oh, wait. Thats something else....

Im not sure if Xixvon is a German or Chinese company. The text in all of the product photos for this umbrella is in German, but Xixvon doesnt sound like a German name. Either way, this umbrella is definitely German quality in terms of the build quality and the materials used. This is my second Xixvon umbrella. I felt that the first one I ordered is the nicest umbrella I have ever owned. I wouldnt be surprised if it lasts longer than I do. I keep that one in my car so that Im always prepared when Im away from home if it starts raining. But I wanted another umbrella that was a bit smaller and lighter to carry in my backpack. This SE version is perfect for my needs. Its small enough to easily fit in a backpack or purse, but the quality is just as good as the larger model I have. If youre looking for a travel size umbrella, this one should be at the top of your list.

I got this thinking it would be bigger than it is... It works nice and pops open easy, but its on the small side. Nice for travel, but youre going to get wet.

Very length weight, sturdy, travel friendly and durable

Five Stars. 1. Compact size when closed. 2. Nice size when opened. 3. Feels very sturdy. 4. One hand operation. 5. Very good quality.

There will be no rain on our parade as long as we have this super sturdy umbrella. The pop button on the handle allows for easy opening without pinching fingers. The umbrella also folds up conveniently, making it easy to stow in a small purse or backpack.

Fits in my purse. Easy too open. A little hard to close

This is a trusty ol umbrella. I mostly keep it in my work bag and it never lets me down. It works perfectly every time, handles wind with no issues and is a nice small size.