Let me start by saying that this is an excellent stroller for travel for a variety of reasons. Since purchasing this stroller 5 months ago, I have already put many, many miles on it and it still shows zero signs of damage. This stroller has traveled coast to coast by air twice, walked through countless historical and nature sites for hours on end (including every single trail in Yellowstone National Park), kept in the back of my husband's tiny sedan trunk, schlepped in and out of crowded busses and messy cars, caught in the rain, and so much more. Zero signs of damage.When this troller first arrived, it was beyond easy to assemble. Just slide the wheels into place and go! It's extremely light, which makes me able to turn the weight of my son in this stroller using only a thumb and two fingers- even on gravel. The canopy is generously sized and the addition of the zipper for cool air flow is a great touch for anyone traveling during the heat of the summer. The brake on this stroller is flip-flop friendly and very easy to activate (though if you have a long stride, you may accidentally activate the brake by walking too closely).This stroller features a true one handed fold, making crowded airplane terminals a breeze- as well as jumping in and out of Ubers on the side of a busy street. This is also very easy for airport personnel to move without damaging. The selling point for me was the fact that you can clip an infant car seat into this stroller to make a travel system WITHOUT ANY ADAPTER. If you happen to be traveling with a baby, this is a God-send as most travel strollers do not have this feature. Though the basket on this stroller is not large, it is big enough to fit a medium sized bucket purse or a child's backpack. The seat is quite small, though this is to be expected with any travel stroller.Now the reason I give only 3 stars is because this stroller does not have a footrest for the child. I spent quite a lot of time reading reviews, watching videos, examining different brands and styles of travel strollers before settling on this one. I was tossed up between this "elite" model and the regular version of this stroller, and decided to spend the extra money to go for this "upgrade" because it had the additions of a larger canopy, upgraded fabric, and larger basket. But what every single review, picture, and video failed to mention is that this "upgraded" stroller does NOT feature a footrest. I had been under the impression that both models of the Bitsy were identical in basic design, with the Elite having a few additions. When the Bitsy Elite arrived to my door the day before my trip, I was VERY disappointed when I realized that this model did not include the footrest featured in the standard model. While it might not be evident why this would be a problem, I can tell you right now that one of the most important design features of a stroller should be the leg rest. Why? Firstly, the leg rest offers support to the child's torso, pelvis, and back. Dangling legs pulls on the lower back, which is not so comfortable for the child. It also encourages a tucked pelvis while sitting, which is an unhealthy position for a developing spine. Secondly, if the child's legs are not yet long enough to reach the front foot rest (basically an average sized toddler under 2 or an infant), the weight of the legs is placed almost entirely on the back of the child's knees. After half an hour of sitting like this, my son's legs began to lose circulation and become darker in color due to the blood pooling in his feet. He also needed several minutes to shake the tingly feeling out of his legs before walking, when I removed him from the stroller. Finally, with only a strap to hold an infant car seat in place, the lack of leg rest allows for much more movement in the infant seat than I am comfortable with. Going down a curb on a bumpy street is not as safe as I would like, especially on busy city streets. The lack of this leg rest is the downfall of this stroller model in my eyes. I have plans to write to the company explaining this issue, as I am so disappointed that I spent nearly $200 on a stroller that both I and my son hate using. I wish I had ordered my stroller earlier so that I would have had time to return the Bitsy Elite for a different stroller altogether. For now, I am stuck with this stroller and am trying my best to make it work, though I frequently regret not returning it in the first place.