Walking Guide
Welcome to the Fashionable Canes blog, your go-to resource for everything walking canes. From handle types and height adjustments to style guides for mens canes and womens walking canes, our articles are written to help you walk with more comfort, confidence, and personality. Whether you're buying your first cane or adding to a collection, you'll find practical advice and inspiration here.
Walking Guide
Gifts for Elderly Women & Men
It might seem difficult to find great gifts for elderly women and men. With so many high-tech gadgets and other products designed for younger generations, there's less to choose from.…View Post
Gifts for Senior Citizens and Elderly Relatives
Are you looking for some unique and cool gifts for elderly people and senior citizens? It may seem like there are fewer elderly and senior citizen gift ideas that make…View Post
When Do You Know it's Time to Use a Walking Cane?
Many people wonder, how to know it is time to start using a cane. While there's not a simple yes or no answer, there are some good reasons to use…View Post
Using a Cane for Hip Pain
Suffering from hip pain? Consider using a cane for hip pain relief and treatment. When used for assistance, a cane can reduce the weight and stress placed on a painful…View Post
How to Walk With a Cane After Hip Surgery
Hip surgery is a major medical procedure designed to give you more freedom of movement and less pain. However, it involves a long recovery period and physical therapy in some…View Post
5 Reasons a Folding Cane Might Be Right for You
Walking canes make it easier for people of all ages to move around safely. They take pressure off the legs and provide added support for good balance. In spite…View Post
3 Ways to Remove a Rubber Tip From a Cane
Although the rubber tip on your cane may require you to replace it at some point, that's not the only reason you might decide to switch it out. Due…View Post
Burt Reynolds: The Fashionable Bandit Who Uses a Fashionable Cane
When it comes to masculine hunks of the 20th century, Burt Reynolds certainly comes to mind. Back in the 1970s, Reynolds spent five years straight as number one at the box office with movies such as “Deliverance” and the “Smokey and the Bandit” series. His daring ways, signature smile, and fashionable style made ladies swoon and men just a bit jealous. Even though Reynolds is now over 80, he still is remembered by many as a macho Hollywood icon. Here are five things you might not know about Burt Reynolds. 1. He Did a Cosmo Spread Although Reynolds already met the description of tall, dark and handsome for many women during the beginning years of his film career, he showed a different side of himself when he agreed to pose nude on a bearskin rug for a Cosmo spread in 1972. Unfortunately, according to his interview with Business Insider, Reynolds feels that agreeing to do the spread caused him to not be taken as seriously as an actor, and he has regrets. But others don’t have such regrets. It was, in fact, Reynolds’ daring photo shoot that became the springboard for Playgirl magazine. Douglas Lambert, owner of the Playgirl Club, saw that women responded with gusto to Reynolds’ centerfold and decided to give women more of what they wanted by launching the iconic magazine. 2. He Was a Total Badass Even though his mustache and hair have turned silver and he’s now in the twilight years of his life, Reynolds was once a total badass. Unlike many Hollywood actors—especially those who star in leading roles—Reynolds opted to do his own stunts, more than once. In fact, when he filmed the NBC series “Riverboat,” he opted not to use a stunt double and even asked the writers to write in some extra stunts for him: “I prayed I’d have a stunt to do because I felt so confident doing those. But there weren’t that many,” Reynolds told Variety in a 2015 interview. The trend of doing his own stunts continued. In one particularly dangerous stunt during the filming of “Deliverance” in the 1970s, Reynolds rolled out of a canoe, went over the falls, and cracked his tailbone on a rock. Afterward, he got caught in the hydrofoil and ended up about a mile downriver before he could pull himself out, according to a 2016 interview Reynolds did with Business Insider. In the interview, Reynolds states that doing his own stunts was a “dumb macho thing.” 3. His Use of a Cane Is Due to His Past Choices Yes, the Bandit is over 80, and older people who suffer from stiffness or injury often opt for canes to give them the support they need when walking. But Reynold’s reason for using his fashionable cane isn’t due to a bout of arthritis or from stepping off the curb the wrong way. Instead, it’s because he always refused a stunt double during his moviemaking days. In a 2015 interview with the Daily Mail, he admitted that the reason he can’t walk very well is because he did all his own stunts. Furthermore, Reynolds said that he can point to certain places on his body and know which of his movies the pain results from. 4. He Doesn’t Mind Having to Use a Cane Reynolds doesn’t view his walking cane as a hindrance. Instead, he uses it with pride. As would be expected from a man of his taste, Reynolds’ canes of choice come from FashionableCanes.com. It easy to assume that Reynolds most likely appreciates the pricing, service and fantastic selection of custom, quality canes provided by the company. In fact, he’s been purchasing canes from FashionableCanes.com for years and owns various styles, including at least one with an engraving. The cane that Reynolds likes and uses the most, however, is the Brass Fritz Handle Walking Cane with customizable shaft and collar—a sharp-looking, yet quite elegant cane that denotes the smart fashion sense of its owner. 5. He Has a Knack for Appearing Fashionable It’s rare that you’ll see Reynolds without his stylish rose-colored glasses, which look especially good when he pairs them with an elegant black suit—and of course his favorite fashionable cane. It’s no doubt that Reynolds still cuts a striking figure in public and hopefully will do so for years to come.
5 Things You Need to Know Before Using Your Walking Cane
A walking cane can prove to be a helpful tool as long as it suits you and you are able to use it properly. Although it might seem to be…View Post
How to Care for a Wooden Cane
If you own a wooden cane or have a loved one who uses one, you're probably quite used to seeing it sitting around or resting against the wall. One aspect…View Post
How to Convince Someone to Use a Walking Cane
It can be difficult to talk someone into doing something that's in their best interests when they don't actually want to do it. Whether it's something as simple as…View Post
Who Should Use a Quad Cane and Why
You're probably familiar with standard walking canes, which are used for both functional and aesthetic purposes. Quad canes, on the other hand, differ dramatically from those cool walking canes…View Post
How to Make Your Cane Winter Ready
It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. Temperatures are dropping, heaters are coming on, decorations are sparkling, and you're getting ready to bake up a storm. But…View Post
J.J. Watt's Fashionable Cane
Sports injuries are nothing but surprising and are devastating for the person suffering, sometimes resulting in them being out for the season. Take for example Sports Illustrated's 2017 Sportsperson of…View Post
Can Canes Be Taken on Airplanes?
So, you're the owner of a fabulously fashionable walking cane for women or a formal cane for men. Chances are that no matter what type of cane you use, you…View Post
Benefits of a Walking Cane for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the top health reasons for work absences and disability claims. With millions of Americans suffering from issues that involve the lower back, the financial impact…View Post
How to Choose a Walking Cane
When shopping for a walking cane, style and function are both important. You want a cane that looks great but does not cause your body to ache after use. To…View Post
How to Use a Walking Cane on Stairs
There's no question that canes for men and women can be lifesavers. But people dealing with the pain of aching joints or the aftermath of surgery shouldn't need to worry…View Post
How to Dress Up Canes for Women
Owners of women's walking canes sometimes want something a little more than what their current cane has to offer. Sometimes the cane is already considered elegant, fashionable, or trendyâ€â€_x009d_but it's…View Post
Top Reasons to Choose a Heavy-Duty Walking Cane
A wide selection of canes in various styles, materials, sizes, colors and shapes exists â€â€_x009d_ including a whole category of canes for people who need extra support and stability. Within this…View Post
How to Keep your Walking Cane from Getting Lost
Sometimes people are forgetful, become distracted or otherwise accidentally leave their walking cane behind. Although it's possible that a waitress or a salesperson will notice the cane and put it…View Post
The Importance of Proper Cane Sizing
So you've decided to use an assistive cane. That happens to be a great decision for anyone who needs a little additional help with balance. While a cane is not…View Post
Using a Cane to Recover from Knee Surgery
When knee pain becomes a constant companion, you know it's time for surgery. Although knee surgery isn't fun, it's likely to be the best solution. Afterwards, coming up with a…View Post
Try out your New Walking Stick on these Terrific Hikes
It's always exciting to get a walking stick, and there's no better way to try out your new gear than to head out on a hike. Whether you live in…View Post
