I would personally hang on to it and store it somewhere, who knows when you might need one again. I bought a walker for $5.00 a few years back at an Estate sale, thank goodness I haven't had to use it yet, but I have loaned it out 3 times, to friends so they wouldn't have to buy one. I'm keeping it, because let's face it, I am getting older by the minute and may eventually need it. I hope not, but the time could come when DH or I do, and it doesn't take up a lot of space when folded up, and a boot would take up less space.