Walking Canes Guide: Tips, Styles & Expert Advice

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 a porous lumber that soaks up moisture. Its natural properties make it an often used wood in hardwood floors, decorative supports and even as roofing tiles in places where the climate will not be too overly rough on it. The walking cane industry has been employing bamboo since men and women first realized the benefits of a walking stick. When harvested from a relatively young plant, it is practically the perfect width, and proper treatment allows it to be bent and crafted into the perfect shape for a walking cane handle. As it absorbs moisture so readily, it is a wonderful material to use in warm, we climates, and its rigidity and stiffness when dried makes it perfect for use in winter months when the air is particularly dry. It naturally dries to a beautiful wood tone, but it can also be treated to accept beautiful stains. The distinctive shape and contours of bamboo make it distinguishable, and a favorite of cane collectors, while the near-ancient tradition make it a staple in every day use. No matter which way you look at it, there is practically nothing bad to be said about a bamboo cane! FashionableCanes.com offers a variety of bamboo canes. From beautiful walking canes that feature the look of bamboo to the real thing, we have something to suit any collector or cane user. We even have a distinctive, one-of-a-kind green bamboo cane, specially treated right after it is harvested in order to maintain its natural, green hue. Visit us today and take a look for yourself. If you have any suggestions to further expand our selection of bamboo walking canes, please don’t hesitate to leave us a message on our Facebook page!

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.Ã‚Â We can't wait to see which cane Dr. House will be sporting.Ã‚Â 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 rugged terrain. Read more

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

Genuine Irish blackthorn shillelaghs are prized for their strength, history, and craftsmanship. Learn what makes blackthorn special, how to spot the real thing, and what to watch for when buying an Irish walking stick.

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, white and blue colors are set into a classic, rich ovangkol wood shaft, with a stunning eagle-head handle. It’s no wonder why it is a favorite of all of our eagle canes Again, we wish you all a happy Independence Day, and hope all of our customers and their families and loved ones had a safe and happy holiday!