Upon reflecting over the many years of my life, I believe the only times I have even touched an umbrella was to press the release button in an attempt to hit my brother with it as it extended.
Umbrellas are actually kind of useless.
They worked well for me in the rainy season in Costa Rica cause I was wearing strappy shoes and skirts while I was there.
But they suck when you're wearing pants.
Your shoes always get wet.
I like full rain gear.
Notice that the people in NY trying to sell you umbrellas are always wearing rain gear.