Stokke Xplory Review

What the reviewers like:
Reviewers agree that you’ll definitely be noticed when you use the Stokke Xplory, thanks to its unique height and modern design. Steering and maneuverability rank highly in reviews as the Stokke’s most desirable attributes.

What the reviewers don’t like:
With its steep price tag and limited availability in stores, some reviewers question whether it’s worth the time and resources to hunt down the Stokke Xplory stroller. Some owners also criticize this stroller’s steep learning curve.

Stokke Xplory review highlights

As a luxury stroller, the Stokke Xplory's appeal is mainly its ultra-modern design and high-end image -- this is certainly a status stroller, and it's commonly seen being pushed by celebrity moms. Its more pedestrian aspects -- like maneuverability and ease of use -- are described as very good in reviews, and for the price, they certainly should be. Owners posting on user-review sites give the Stokke Xplory high marks for steering, durability and versatility, but they also criticize its price, limited availability and steep learning curve.

The luxury-priced Stokke Xplory stroller, which comes in Basic (*est. $800) and Complete (*est. $1,000) versions, is one of the most expensive strollers you can buy. Consumer Reports tests the Stokke Xplory in a comparison review with five other strollers priced from $50 to over $700, rating it for maneuverability, comfort and ease of use. We also found a handful of other reviews for the Stokke Xplory at parenting sites, including Mumsnet.com and Daddy Types.com. It also receives a few comments from users posting on Epinions.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Editors of Consumer Reports
Apr. 2007

Consumer Reports includes the Stokke Xplory in its comparison test with four other similar strollers. Both the advantage and the disadvantage of this review are related to the fact that it completely ignores the design and image factors of this expensive stroller, which obviously factors into the buying decision.

2. Daddytypes.com
The Stokke Xplory: One Dad's Love Affair
"Aaron"
July 26, 2006

Aaron, a blog contributor on this site, provides an insightful account of his personal experience with the Stokke Xplory, describing the pros and cons of this stroller, as well as his experience with the company's customer service. Also helpful are the comments posted after the article by other new dads.

3. Mumsnet.com
Stokke Xplory Review

Ratings in this short review are based on parent surveys, but we can't tell how many parents were interviewed. Parents are invited to rate the Stokke Xplory stroller in nine different performance categories.

4. Epinions
Stokke Xplory Ratings
Contributors to Epinions

Only a handful of parents have posted opinions about the Stokke Xplory, but the comments offer some valuable details about this model’s pros and cons.

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