VAN BEEKEN Umbrella Windproof - Wind Resistant Travel Umbrella with Teflon - Light Compact Automatic Umbrella - Portable Folding Umbrella for Men Women

I bought this about a year ago and have used the umbrella 4 times in that year. It has broken because it cannot withstand any type of wind. Also, the silver part just above the wooden handle started coming off and leaves these silvery flakes all over your hands. Anyways, its trash now, so do yourself a favor stay away from this umbrella and get one that is more durable it wont last. Poorly made.

f you are looking for function AND style this is the umbrella for you! This umbrella comes in a padded zippered capsule-shaped soft case which lends an upscale and stylish view to onlookers when it’s simply waiting for use in your car, home or office. When you unzip the case you find that the umbrella is swaddled in the usual waterproof cover most of us have seen before. But this umbrella is far from the usual. The smooth wood handle is not only beautiful with its tool engraved Van Beeken signature but the handle feels nice, natural and is easy to grip for small ladies’ hands like myself and the button is easy to push triggering the umbrella to open. I tested this umbrella out on our Florida vacation on a windy, rainy night was able to keep myself dry while walking around to get my toddler out of her car seat and the umbrella also resisted that dreaded wind hazard that promptly sends your umbrella to an early grave with its ability to turn your umbrella inside out.

I havent used the umbrella in very high winds yet, but the build quality is definitely sturdy, and the whole thing looks sleek! The carrying case in addition to the umbrella sleeve is a great bonus! Handle is a little small, but this isnt really an issue for me.

I love the look, the portability, the durability, the easy open and close. Nice carry case for storing in my car.

I love the design and look of this umbrella. It came in a nice carrying case, which is a great idea when you have to carry it after using it and it’s wet! I took it to the beach in San Diego, and it held up great in the wind! It’s great looking and I would definitely recommend this product!!!

I really like the design, the handle is pretty but not girly so it can be unisec. The button that opens it is tight. Especially that it closes it without having to reset it or the weird metal notch that you have to mess with on the umbrellas that ive used before. I like the hard case so the wood doesnt get scratched from being in the car or wherever. It closes easily and I like how its kinda pleated looking when it closes. It would be cool if it were a little bigger or maybe not so shallow. Cause if its super windy and raining theres not much protection but overall I like it

I was really impressed with the neoprene case the umbrella came in. A great way to store it until needed, but would be a hassle if caught in a sudden rainstorm. I did try it out indoors and it worked well except that when you push the button on the handle; it worked sporadically. The first time I tried it, it worked fine but had to struggle with it a couple of times the next few times. Unfortunately, the rain wed been having lately stopped by the time I got the umbrella, and none is forecast for a week or so, but I feel confident it can and will do a great job in protection form the rains in Chicago.

This is the best umbrella I have ever purchased. Comes well packaged and has a wonderful little case that its stored in. Works as advertised, click the button once and the umbrella opens and the same button closes it again. Was caught in a brief storm and the although it was windy, the umbrella was unaffected - great product, will buy again!

A really cool concept, can close the umbrella with the touch of a button when getting into a car. Execution is lacking a bit, and the first umbrella I received stopped closing automatically after 3 attempts. I did get a prompt replacement after contacting the seller. The umbrella is fairly heavy duty, and looks like will be able to withstand significant wind. I carry it in my work backpack. Its not super compact or lightweight, but I expect it to last for many years. Deducting one star for quality control.

6/5/2019 My thoughts on my purchase of the Van Beeken Professional Umbrella The first thing that I noticed right away, was the zippered hard case the umbrella came in. And, much to my surprise, there was another softer case protecting the umbrella. The handle was wrapped in bubble pack to protect it, another plus. With a push of the button, it opened without a hitch. With a push of the button, it closed without a hitch. I have never had an umbrella that opens and closes with the push of a button. Umbrella’s I have owned in the past only closed when you had to fight with it while pushing down to close as I got rained on. So much for protection with that kind of umbrella. It happened to rain tonight with a considerable amount of wind. The umbrella held up beautifully. I highly recommend this umbrella.