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
10 Easy and Fun Ways To Curb Senior Depression
If your loved one isn’t feeling themselves lately, they should start searching for solutions. These are ten easy and fun ways to curb senior depression.
3 Reasons Why Young People Use Walking Canes
Although you might think only older people use canes, people of any age can benefit from them. These are three reasons why young people use walking canes.
5 Common Reasons for Slips and Falls for the Elderly
This holiday season, people must be extra careful so that they don’t slip on ice outside. These are five common reasons for slips and falls for the elderly.
5 Reasons To Use Walking Sticks for Brisk Walking
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How To Help a Loved One With Parkinson’s Improve Mobility
When your loved one has Parkinson’s, you want to assist them however you can. This is a guide on how to help a loved one with Parkinson’s improve mobility.
Our Top Picks for the Perfect Christmas Cane Gift for 2021-2022
Tis the season that reminds us to give wholeheartedly to those we love, it's especially important to make the right gift choices for the loved ones in our lives. In the modern age when shopping has become heavily digitalized, it can be challenging to find a gift that a man or woman would not have simply purchased for themselves. That being said, many people may be leery of using a cane due to vanity or fear of how they will look with it. Here at Fashionable Canes, we have an excellent array of beautiful designer walking canes that are sure to be a hit this holiday season! It's never too early to find that special gift for your loved ones. This year we recommend shopping early as we anticipate shipping delays as well as limited supplies. These are our highly recommended walking canes that are popular and stylish. We are proud to offer the most beautiful canes, made only from the finest materials, that you’ll find anywhere in the world. Whether your focus is fashion or function, our goal is to deliver the best canes at the best prices! From classic elegance to bold & fashionable, here are a few of our favorite canes this holiday season. A Quick Note on Handle Styles Derby Handles The derby style handle is still a favorite to this day, due to its practicality and diversity. Because weight is placed more directly over the shaft, the user tends to have greater stability. Fritz Handles Having less of a curve allows the user's weight to be more evenly distributed across the palm and reduces pressure on the individual joints. Like the Derby style, the Fritz places weight directly over the shaft, giving added stability. Tourist or Crook Handle The Tourist handle walking canes were first designed after the shepherds crook. This has been a favorite style for centuries. With the unique hook design, this cane offers extra convenience since you can simply rest the cane on your arm when it is not in use. Genuine Oak Wood Derby Walking Cane with Oak Shaft & Brass Embossed Collar With 164 5- star reviews it is no surprise this is a top choice. The Derby Handle style selection is the Genuine Oak Wood cane with Oak shaft and brass collar cane with Pewter Collar , with its rich grain and elegant finish, it is one of the most beautiful woods in the world, and no two patterns are exactly the same. It is a one-of-a-kind gift that combines rare beauty with outstanding strength and durability without breaking the bank. Rich in color and style, our genuine Oak Cane features the highest quality Oak wood shaft with a brass collar and the classic derby handle. The embossed brass collar of this walking cane is the perfect complement for this elegant, Derby-handled walking cane. Each Oak Walking Cane is a unique work of art. One that is sure to be passed on for generations and add a dash of elegance and pride to any person walking with it. Click here to view all Oak Canes Swallow Bird Artisan Intricate Hand- carved Cane This cane will make any bird lover very happy. The Swallows are some of the most elegant and graceful birds in the world, and their aerobatic flight can be amazing to watch. This swallow bird artisan cane is as unique as it is comfortable. The handle is carved in the shape of a Swallow bird. Hand Carved feathers in the bird's body add additional detail to this already beautiful cane. Comfortable grooves have been carved out for the user's fingers to comfortably grasp the cane handle. Additional Unique hand-carved canes can be found here. Mosaic Stained Window Folding Adjustable Derby Walking Cane For your fun, vibrant, full of life, friend or family member. Bright sunlight shining through stained glass windows is the best way to describe this truly one-of-a-kind cane. The bright colors and unique shapes that cover this cane blend brilliantly and create a cane that everyone will want to take a closer look at. The gold collar shines dazzlingly just like the sun through the window. This piece of art is not to be missed. Add in the convenience of being able to adjust this cane to the size you need and fold it to fit into your purse or suitcase, you will have a cane that you won’t be able to live without. Australian Burl Wood Fritz Handle Walking Cane w/ Wenge Shaft & Gold Collar Our Australian Burl Wood cane would be an exquisite gift for anyone that loves the beauty of an exotic piece of wood. Highly prized Burlwood has been carved into a comfortable fritz handle and placed on a dark brown Wenge wood shaft to make a cane that is as exceptional as it is stunning The silver ring makes a simple statement. You can also add an engraving plaque for a personal touch! Burlwood is sought after by artists all over the world because of its intricate and twisted grain pattern. No two pieces of Burlwood are the same because of the way that it grows which means that you will have a cane that no one else will have. Don't miss out on adding this superb cane to your collection. Clear Lucite Walking Cane with Custom Collar Our Clear Derby Lucite has always been a favorite with customers looking for an elegant cane that goes with everything, and is sure to become a favorite of anyone on your holiday list, as well! This stylish walking cane is constructed from genuine lucite, a glass-like acrylic resin, to create the appearance of real glass while retaining the extreme durability of acrylic material. To add a bit of personal flair, the collar can be customized with your choice of color, including: Silver (with grey tip) Black (with black tip) Blue (with blue tip) Pink (with fuchsia tip) Purple (with purple tip) Gold (with brown tip) You may select a different color for the collar to add your own personal style to this popular clear transparent clear lucite cane. The tip will match the collar to complete this stylish cane. Personalizing the collar with a special message will tell your loved ones that you care and help them remember you when they are walking for years to come. White Pearlz w/ Rhinestone Collar and Black Swirl Designer Adjustable Cane For the elegant and classy lady on your list who likes to be stylish and practical. One of our most popular designer adjustable canes is this one. Our White Pearlz Cane with black swirl shaft has a beautiful white shell-like handle and a beautiful black and white swirl pattern on the shaft, Derby style handle, and elegant platinum-tone rhinestone collar that catches the light like diamonds. For the lady who takes pride in the way she looks and doesn’t mind turning a few heads! Colors Don't Run Chrome Plated Eagle Head Walking Cane With Inlaid Wenge Wood Shaft One of our most unique and stylish walking cane for someone who has true Patriotism. This gorgeous chrome-plated eagle walking cane is a cane collector's dream! The intricately detailed but very comfortable eagle handle sits on top of an exotic Wenge wood shaft. This shaft has inlaid woods of red white and blue that have been named the "Colors Don't Run" shaft. The handle is genuine solid brass and is plated in chrome. This cane would be great for both casual and dress occasions. Dress up or dress down the Chrome eagle cane will get you noticed in town! House Flame Tourist Walking Cane With Carbon Fiber Shaft Our carbon fiber canes are sleek in design, ultralight and, because they’re created from carbon fiber graphite, still incredibly strong. One of our favorites is the House Flame Tourist Walking Cane with Carbon Fiber Shaft. The tourist handled triple wound carbon fiber flame cane using the same design as Dr. Gregory House on the hit television series House M.D on Fox. The flames on this cane are built in the shaft, making the flames last the entire life of the cane. By using super-strong, triple wound, carbon fiber, the cane will weigh next to nothing but is sure to last for years to come! Be sure to get one of these cool canes while they're HOT! Who knows it might even make you walk faster. Silver Embossed Fritz Handle Does someone on your list love Downtown Abby? If so, the Silver Embossed Fritz Handle is the gift they’ll treasure for years to come! Inspired by the top-rated BBC television series, this is a petite handle for a petite lady who is elegant, classy, and appreciates and deserves the finer things in life With a solid beechwood shaft, shiny black lacquer, and gorgeous floral and rope detail embossment, and 92.5% real silver handle, this walking cane adds a touch of elegance for everything from everyday walking to formal events. Custom Engraved Chrome Fritz Handle Walking Cane If you really want to go the extra mile for someone this holiday season, our custom engraved chrome fritz handle walking cane is the way to go! Add your loved one's 3 letter initials or name to the engraving plate of this gorgeously ornate scrolled Fritz handle. This comfortable handle is 100% brass with chrome plating. Your choice of brown or black beechwood shaft, and aluminum or brass gold collars. This is the walking cane they’ll be showing to everyone! There you have it…from glam to glitter, our favorite styles and brands of walking canes for anyone on your holiday gift list! Have a question? Please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-887-5185, or use our handy online contact form! Happy Holidays! Our Mission To provide cane users with a fashionable option when in need of a walking aid. Fashionable Canes is a family-owned and operated business based in Largo, Florida that developed out of a love of walking canes. When we started our business in 1999, many canes looked drab and boring. At that point in time, there were only a handful of fashionable walking canes available. So we made it our mission to search the world for more fashionable choices for walking cane users. Our strong dedication to our mission of having fashionable choices for a functional product has made us the leader in fashionable walking canes. This dedication has given us the ability to offer the largest selection of fashionable walking canes anywhere else in the world. It is our pleasure to be able to help people feel comfortable and walk with pride when using one of our fashionable products. A reliable, fancy cane is an investment in your health and your safety. Given the beauty and functionality of these high-quality walking canes, it is no wonder that so many of our customers turn into collectors. Ergonomic walking canes for seniors are designed to offer maximum support and comfort. These canes not only enhance mobility but also provide additional stability, making them essential for everyday use. When choosing the right cane, it is important to consider features that cater to individual needs and preferences. The Fashionable Difference Free Same Day Cane Sizing 6 Month Limited Warranty* Free Shipping on Orders over $80 Free Exchanges Low Prices & 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Customer Service w/ Live Phone Support 19+ Years in Business
10 of the Most Walkable Cities in Europe You Need To Visit
If you travel internationally, you need destinations where a car is unnecessary. These are 10 of the most walkable cities in Europe that you need to visit.
How To Keep Your Wits About You As You Age
Most people know that cognition declines with age, but you can still minimize the severity. This is a guide on how to keep your wits about you as you age.
How To Properly Care for Your Foldable Walking Cane
If you own a foldable walking cane, you might be wondering how to maintain it. This is a guide on how to properly care for your foldable walking cane.
10 Things To Do With Your Parent Who Needs a Cane
When your parent starts using a cane, you may feel limited by what you can do with them. Here are 10 things to do with your parent who needs a cane.
5 of the Biggest Misconceptions About Walking With a Cane
There are numerous different rumors about walking with a cane that are untrue. These are five of the biggest misconceptions about walking with a cane.
5 Ways To Help Your Aging Loved One Feel Useful
The older you get, the harder it is to feel like a productive member of society. These are five ways to help your aging loved one feel useful and needed.
How Do You Walk With a Cane When You Have Gout?
Gout can make your normal walking routine extremely painful. Many gout patients find themselves wondering: how do you walk with a cane when you have gout?
Are Foldable Walking Canes Safe and Durable?
Folding walking sticks offer portable storage options for carrying a cane. This piece will answer the question: are foldable walking canes safe and durable?
10 Tips for Hiking Safely as You Get Older
The older you get, the more precautions you have to take when engaging in physical activity. These are the top ten tips for hiking safely as you get older.
How To Keep Track of Your Cane at All Times
Losing your cane is one of the most frustrating things that can happen. It’s easy to forget it or leave it behind, but doing so impacts your ability to walk and perform other tasks until you get a new one. This is why you want to make keeping it by your side as simple as possible. Here’re some basic tricks on how to keep track of your cane at all times. Wrist Strap The simplest way to remember your cane is to use a wrist strap. Plenty of canes come with a wrist strap already, but you might need to get one you can install yourself. This simple strap will help you attach the cane to yourself, making it harder to forget it. Hook on Arm Some canes have a hook-style handle. The Tourist Handle or Crook Handle Canes are a prime example. This kind of handle is convenient for holding the cane while using it, but it can also help you carry it around. By hooking the handle around your arm, it becomes easy to carry it, and you’ll be less likely to place it somewhere when you need to use your hands. Supporting Cane Tip One trick that can make it easy to remember your cane is to get a standing cane tip. This add-on sits at the base of your cane and makes it stand up, even when you aren’t holding it. As a result, it becomes easy to place your cane next to you when you’re sitting or doing something else. It’ll be harder to leave it behind. Engraving Another trick is to get an engraving in the cane that’s special and unique to you. Most people who do this add their name or a particular design. Getting an engraving will make the cane recognizable at a glance, and you won’t need to worry that you discovered the wrong one. These tips on how to keep track of your cane at all times can work with both canes and walking sticks, but they aren’t foolproof. It’s still possible to forget your walking aid. However, these tricks will make it much more difficult to lose it and can help you find your cane as well.
How to Honor Your Irish Heritage as You Get Older
When you get older, your heritage gains an increasing role in shaping your personal identity. This is how to honor your Irish heritage as you get older.
The Best Fashion Accessories for Your Aging Loved One
As your loved one gets older, not only does it get harder to choose outfits for them, but the outfits become harder to put on as well! They feel like there’s less and less for them to wear, but they shouldn’t fret. Entering their golden years might lead to the best fashion decisions of their life with the right approach. The secret to maintaining a keen fashion sense as you age is to utilize outfit accessories to their fullest potential. With that in mind, here are some of the best fashion accessories for your aging loved one. Wearing a Hat Makes Being Fashionable a Breeze In addition to being protective from the sun and cold weather elements, hats are a fantastic accessory for fashion-conscious seniors. Most seniors remember when wearing a hat showed character and class. Some hats are iconic and never go out of style. Take for instance hats made by Stetson, Stetson hat company has been making hats since 1865 and have made quite a reputation for themselves. Some popular dress fedoras for men that are timeless are the Frederick and the Chatham . . Get Off on the Right Foot With Comfortable Shoes Aging can lead to pain in your feet, which is why shoes are such an essential component of your wardrobe. Luckily, picking out shoes is as practical as it is fashionable. The latest trend is to avoid uncomfortable shoes in favor of pairs that provide style and comfort. Keeping it simple with slip-on shoes is ideal for preventing hard-to-reach distractions such as laces and Velcro. For men, formal wear calls for single or double-monk straps on your feet, but otherwise, anyone can enjoy platform sneakers, boat shoes, or even Chelsea boots for footwear that looks as good as it feels. If getting shoes on and off it difficult task at times a shoe horn is perfect gadget that will make this a breeze. Stylish and Cozy Socks are a fun accessory Decorating your feet is the easiest way to make someone feel not only stylish but fun and cozy all in one. We love these Irish Wool Socks. Canes Help You Get To Where You Need To Be, and Look Good Doing It When dressing your aging loved one, start by creating a basic wardrobe that they can work with each day. All you need are a few high-quality items to serve as the backbone of their outfit, and then they can make their own decisions. Staying active becomes more difficult when people get older, but canes help seniors remain independent and mobile. They also work exceptionally well as a fashion accessory, and walking canes are a worthy addition to your loved one’s daily outfit. Overall, your loved one should have the final say on what they want to wear, but their choices should have a purpose. Practical yet stylish items are the best fashion accessories for your aging loved one, so talk with them and see what tools will help them in life.
Why Men and Women's Canes Are Different
Many people wonder why men’s and women’s canes are different. Many of the reasons for the different categories are to make it easier to shop for the right cane.
How Canes Can Help With Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most persistent problems that the aging population faces. These are a few of the ways that canes help with back pain.
What an Irish Shillelagh Is Used For
If you have ever seen one, you might wonder what an Irish shillelagh is used for; well, the odd stick is useful for several things, like walking or sports.
How To Help Your Aging Parent Get Used To Using a Cane
Getting older comes with its challenges. When mobility becomes an issue, you need to know how to help your aging parent get used to using a cane.
How Much Weight a Cane Can Support
Knowing how much weight a cane can support is important if you’re looking for your own cane. Otherwise, you’ll get one you can’t use reliably.
Common Mistakes Made When Using a Cane
A cane is necessary for many people if they want to get around by themselves. Learn the common mistakes made when using a cane so you can avoid them.

