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Able Tripod Base

Any cane user can attest to how annoying it is having to constantly pick up your cane when it falls or having to find a place to hang it where it…View Post

Father's Day 2013

With father’s day just around the corner it’s the perfect time to order dad a new walking cane. Whether he needs an upgrade, another unique item for his collection, or is just starting to need a cane, we will have just what you are looking for. Walking canes make the perfect gift that will give both you and your father piece of mind. Walking canes aren’t all about stability though. With exciting new styles and genuine exotic woods, many users find themselves as collectors before long. When choosing a cane this father’s day you’ll want to consider a few things....

How to Choose a Cane Handle

With so many styles available today, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the correct type of cane handle. There are many things to consider including what hand you use your cane in, how often you use your cane, specific concerns you might have with comfort and even the location in which you live can play an important role in how you choose the perfect handle. First, you’ll want to decided which hand you will use your cane in. In most cases, a cane is used on the opposite hand of an ailment. For example, if...

Plan Ahead and Save

Next time you make a cane purchase plan ahead and add some tips! You'll save money and time on shipping when you're ready for a new one. Not sure which… View Post

Downton Abbey Walking Canes - Popular with the Ladies

Cool canes are popping up all over the place lately and for good reason. Canes are becoming a sought after fashion accessory as well as a great way to aide… View Post

Walking Canes; A Gothic Tradition

In The Wolfman, the 1941 black and white film, the tragic protagonist is undone when he gives his friend a silver-headed walking cane. In the final scene, the Wolfman is… View Post

New Silver Walking Canes

FashionableCanes.com is thrilled to introduce a new line of silver walking canes that have just been added to our selection. These new pieces are not silver-plated, or nickel-silver alloy, but… View Post

Dark Shadows Cane

With the release of the 2012 film Dark Shadows, it's difficult for us not to remember the long and storied history of the character Barnabas Collins, and of course, his… View Post

Bamboo Walking Canes

This genuine Bamboo Walking Cane is a replica of the cane used by Charlie Chaplin As a sustainable material, bamboo is raising in popularity for building all sorts of consumable goods, furthermore, it is being seen more and more often as a lumber of choice for a variety of building materials in homes, places of businesses and more. It grows quickly, reseeds after harvesting, can be shaped into most any design while still alive, is wonderfully hard when dried, and has a lovely, deep brown color when left in its natural state. It even accepts stains well, since it is...

Chestnut Wood Walking Canes

Chestnut as a construction material is highly sought after because it can be stained and treated to almost any color or shade. Even when left in its “natural” state, it…View Post

Cherry Wood Walking Canes

Cherry wood is a strong, beautiful hardwood with a fine grain and a distinctive reddish tint that every wood enthusiast loves. It is a wonderful product for constructing a walking…View Post

Oak Wood Walking Canes

In the world of walking cane construction, a few things are revered: strength, resilience, weight, ability to turn on a lathe or other woodworker's machine, color, grain patterns and what… View Post

Ebony Wood Walking Canes

No matter how abundantly this black wood is used, there is not actually a single source of ebony wood, no tree easily identifiable as the “ebony” species. Instead, this lovely,… View Post

Ash Wood Walking Canes

One of the more common woods used in crafting walking canes is ash, well known for being easy to sand and work, as well as being heat-resistant. Woods that are…View Post

Take a Seat

Seat canes are such a great option for cane users and non cane users alike. Available in many different styles to fit each users needs a seat cane provides stability… View Post

The Many Canes of Dr. House

The season premiere of Fox's House, M.D. is this coming Monday, January 23, 2012. We can't wait to see which cane Dr. House will be sporting. Through the years his… View Post

Golden Globes Fashion

The 68th annual Golden Globes Award Ceremony was held last night, January 15th, 2012. The association honors outstanding performances in both television and movies, and always bring out the best of Hollywood. … View Post

Cane Ice Safety

Don't let the weather outside keep you prisoner in your home. FashsionableCanes.com now offers a large array of accessories and canes to keep you active in the winter months. As… View Post

Aluminum Walking Canes

A guide to aluminum canes from FashionableCanes.comView Post

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Walking Canes

We have turned into a generation where exercise means rapidly moving our fingers in front of a computer or smart phone. What ever happened to the days of simply just taking a long walk or hike? Yes, I do feel the irony in this situation as I sit here and type away. Let’s change together. I have always wanted to go hiking to view everything nature has to offer and to get in a great endurance workout. Before you set off on your adventure, it’s important to take a quality exercise walking stick to aid you when traveling unknown or...

Guide to Walking Cane Handles

Wondering how to choose a walking cane handle? There's a lot to think about, from your own body type, cane grip preferences, and usability, this guide will help you choose… View Post

Genuine Irish Shillelaghs - True Blackthorn Walking Sticks

FashionableCanes.com offers a full line of Shillelaghs and Irish Walking SticksView Post

Happy 4th of July from Fashionablecanes.com

From us at FashionableCanes.com, we’d like to say happy fourth of July to all of our loyal customers. Especially those brave men and women who have served in our armed forces, defending the freedom and independence we cherish so greatly. We have a few patriotic pieces, and this time of year, they always sell out. For instance, look into our line of patriotic canes for a few examples. By far the most popular is our Eagle-Head Red White and Blue Cane, which, as you can see in this image, is an amazing piece of hand-carved, woodwork. The beautiful, vibrant red,...

New Year, New Designs

The new year is bringing lots of new looks to FashionableCanes.com. Not only have we kept some old favorites, but we've improved a few as well. The new House walnut… View Post