Walking Canes Guide: Tips, Styles & Expert Advice

How To Improve Your Balance as You Age

It’s normal for balance to become an issue as you age, but you can do things to help. Here are a few steps on how to improve your balance as you age.

The Benefits of a Derby Handle Cane

There are many styles of canes in the world, but the derby handle cane is a special one. It’s easy to see why once you know the benefits of a derby handle cane.

The History of the Walking Cane

You can find walking canes throughout history in the hands of both kings and the simplest farmers and shepherds. This is the history of the walking cane.

Ways for Seniors To Stay Active

Everyone needs to stay physically active to be healthy throughout their life, which is why it’s important that you know ways for seniors to stay active.

The Anatomy of a Walking Cane

Although a walking cane might look like a simple object, there are several distinct parts and features. So, what’s the anatomy of a walking cane?

Tips for How To Wrap a Walking Stick Handle

There are many amazing walking sticks out there, but sometimes they don’t fit your hand. To help, use these tips for how to wrap a walking stick handle.

How To Safely Use a Cane on Stairs

It is important for anyone who uses a cane to know how to safely use a cane on stairs. Otherwise, the risk of losing your balance and falling increases.

Strategies To Help Seniors Who Refuse To Use Walking Aids

As people age, they will often need a walking aid. However, some refuse to use them. Here are some strategies to help seniors who refuse to use walking aids.

How To Know When You Need a Cane

Walking canes are an amazing assistant to everyone who may have trouble walking, but before purchasing one, you should learn how to know when you need a cane.

How To Size and Measure a Walking Cane

Getting a new cane is an important moment—that is why knowing how to size and measure a walking cane is key if you want a cane that works for you.

How To Set Up a Charity Walk

There are so many charities in the world that can use help raising money. Learning how to set up a charity walk is a good way to help them out.

Walking Canes vs. Walking Sticks: The Differences

It may look like there is no difference between them, but the differences between walking canes vs. walking sticks are very important to anyone who needs one.

The Different Types of Walking Canes

Buying a stylish cane that also fits all your needs can be a daunting task. To help you decide, here is a guide on the different types of walking canes.

How To Find and Join a Walking Club

There are many reasons you might want to join a walking club. Luckily, they’re not difficult to enroll in once you know how to find and join a walking club.

The Many Uses of Walking Canes

Other than walking, canes seem to have little use and function. However, this is far from the truth. Here are some of the many uses of walking canes.

Tips for Walking When You Have Bad Knees

If you have bad knees, walking really does improve health in the long run, if done properly. Here are some tips for walking when you have bad knees.

How To Care for Your Wooden Walking Cane

Here are some tips for cane maintenance. It’s important to know how to care for your wooden walking cane if you want to keep it gorgeous.

Ways Seniors Can Improve Their Mobility at Home

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified isolation for seniors, threatening mental and physical health. Here are ways seniors can improve their mobility at home.

Top Reasons Why You Should Go for A Walk

Walking has been rightly hailed as a great way to exercise, and everyone is aware that exercise is good for health. If you need a purpose to get started, choose from these top reasons why you should go for a walk. Walking Is Free and Low Impact You don’t have to buy expensive fitness equipment or join a club to go for a walk (although walking clubs can be a lot of fun, and joining one when it is safe to socialize again is a good motivator). Walking is also a low impact exercise, meaning it’s easy on the joints. Improves Cardiovascular Health Walking improves circulation, and consistently walking thirty minutes a day, five days a week reduces the risk of heart attacks. Taking a walk several times a week can reduce blood pressure and help lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease and strokes. Helps Maintain Healthy Weight and Control Blood Sugar Taking a walk after eating a meal, even for just fifteen minutes, lowers your blood sugar. Thirty minutes of walking burns approximately 200 calories, so walking consistently can lead to weight loss over time. Strengthens Muscles and Bones Taking a brisk walk helps tone the legs and abs. Unlike swimming in which the water buoys you and helps support your weight, walking engages your body in a weight-bearing exercise. Because your frame is moving your weight through space, you are strengthening your bones and reducing your risk of osteoporosis. Moving around is a good way to stave off osteoarthritis, too, because your body releases lubricants to your joints when you move. You also build muscle that supports your joints. Walking Boosts Your Mood and Reduces Stress Walking will make you feel better physically, but a top reason for going for a walk is that it will make you feel better emotionally. Moderate exercise such as walking releases the “happy hormone” and neurotransmitters that boost mood and leave a feeling of contentment. When you’re happy and content, your stress levels go down. Walking cleans up the stress hormone cortisol (the “fight or flight” hormone) and helps you feel calmer and less anxious. Combine a walk with a beautiful natural environment, and you have a recipe for reducing depression. Walking Is Good for Your Brain Improvements in circulation mean there is more blood flowing through the brain, providing oxygen and energy to brain cells. It helps improve memory because exercise has been shown to cause the hippocampus—the locus of memory and learning in the brain—to grow. Add a walking stick to a walk over rougher terrain to enjoy natural trails through forest preserves and other natural areas. Walking sticks add style and stability for a hike, but they aren’t made to bear a lot of weight. If balance and support are an issue, a walking cane is a better choice. Fashionable Canes has hundreds of choices of walking sticks and canes for various needs.

Holiday Cane Gift Guide 2020 - Best Holiday Gift Ideas

Is someone on your holiday gift list wanting or needing a new walking stick or cane this year? 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 cane handle dates back to the 1400s and is named for Lord Derby who wanted a walking stick that he could hook over his arm to free his hands. 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 The Fritz style walking cane handle was designed in Germany in the 1600s for a German prince with sensitive, arthritic hands. 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. Premium Ebony Walking Cane with Pewter Collar A top choice in the Derby Handle style selction is the Premium Ebony Walking cane with Pewter Collar , with its rich grain and elegant dark streaks, 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? Rich in color and style, our premium ebony walking cane features the highest quality ebony wood shaft with a pewter collar and the classic derby handle. The gorgeous pewter collar of this walking cane is carved with hand-designed foliage and delicate flowers by a master jeweler. It is the perfect complement for this elegant, Derby handled walking cane. Each premium ebony 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. 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. Gold Sparkle with Rhinestone Collar Walking Cane For the elegant and classy lady on your list whose personality always seems to sparkle …here’s the cane to match! Our gold sparkle with rhinestone collar walking cane combines a sleek black (adjustable) shaft, Derby style handle, and elegant gold-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! Royal Black Derby Walking Cane Our royal black derby walking cane is the preferred walking cane for those in search of a combination of comfort and style, without all of the bells and whistles. With a black varnished beechwood shaft, comfortable derby handle, and a sleek silver collar, this simple and affordable walking cane imparts an air of reserved dignity to any walker. The silver ring can also be engraved for a personal touch! Camouflage Colortone Classic Twist Rope One of our most unique and stylish walking canes, the Camouflage Colortone features twisted and stained laminate birchwood shaft and classic derby handle to create a breathtaking look and uncommon character that’s sure to have folks asking, “where did you get that cane?” Strong, durable, and unique, this one’s for the cool customer on your list who loves a good conversation piece! Proudly made in the USA EZ Shoehorn Shopping this holiday season for a friend or loved one with mobility issues? The EZ Shoehorn is a perfect, practical, and thoughtful gift for anyone who struggles with bending over, or might need help putting on, or taking off, their shoes from a standing position. The shaft is made from lightweight aluminum and features an extended-grip handle and self-standing base that keeps it within easy reach. The EZ Shoehorn folds in half for easy storage in tight spaces. Exotic Macassar Ebony Carbon Fiber Cane Our carbon fiber canes are sleek in design, ultralight and, because they’re created from carbon fiber graphite, still incredibly strong. Our favorite, the Exotic Macassar features genuine Indonesia Macassar ebony wood, which is extremely hard, wrapped around a sturdy carbon fiber shaft, with a smooth, traditionally styled, derby handle. It’s the perfect match for many casual and formal outfits for almost any engagement. In fashion, it may be used by men or women. Any cane user would be proud to own this cane! 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! Folding Carbon Fiber Mini Cane Perfect for someone who would like to have a cane with them just in case they need it, our folding carbon fiber mini cane breaks down smaller than most other folding canes for easy storage in a purse, jacket pocket, or glove box. It also makes a great stocking stuffer! Featuring an ultra-strong and ultra-light adjustable carbon fiber shaft with a comfortable Fritz handle, the mini-cane incorporates an easy to use push-button mechanism near the top of the shaft to fold out or fold up. The Fritz handle is designed to be the ideal choice for arthritis sufferers, as well. 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. 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