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
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
How to Choose an Appropriate Walking Cane
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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Cane for the First Time
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How To Never Lose Your Walking Cane
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Different Exercises Using a Cane
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Different Types of Walking Canes
Canes function as mobility aids, fashion statements, or even gadget canes. The spectrum of different types of walking canes includes adjustable and transparent canes.
Stay Home in Style with the EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Walking Cane
With so many people spending time at home, we thought this was a great time to feature one of our most essential products for using around the house. Spending time at home will undoubtedly mean spending more time sitting down for most people. Prolonged periods of sitting can take a toll on the body and make it more difficult to get back up and get moving again. For this reason, we carry a very special product called the EZ Get-Up-From-Seat Cane. This revolutionary device that is actually strong enough to help most users stand up from a seated position, making it one of the most unique walking sticks for sale anywhere! 1. Unmatched Stability The EZ-Get Up From Seat Cane is a particularly strong walking cane that offers great stability and support. Most canes are not made to bear the weight of moving from a seated to a standing position, but the EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane is designed specifically with this purpose in mind! The EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane is estimated to be appropriate for most users weighing up to 250lbs. 2. Two Foam Handles for Easy Gripping This strong walking cane features two foam handles for easy gripping and is truly a marvel of engineering that is sure to be helpful for those confined to their homes! 3. Customization Options The EZ-Get-Up From Seat Cane is extremely versatile in order to suit the needs of as many users as possible. This fantastic walking cane can actually be ordered in three different variations: chrome, black, and bronze. All three models are adjustable. The black and chrome versions are adjustable from 33”-42” while the bronze is meant for shorter users and has a maximum cane height of 35.5”. 4. Self-Standing Quad Cane Base For those looking for unmatched balance, adding a SafetBase attachment to the EZ Get-Up-From-Seat Cane is the way to go! The SafetBase is a four-tipped rubber cane base that works similarly to a traditional quad cane. This base offers improved balance that can be extremely helpful when using this cane to stand up from a seated position. The EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane with the SafetBase attachment is the best way to go for unmatched balance and peace of mind! Those looking for a more traditional quad cane experience with a larger base will love the Convertible Quad Base Get-Up-From-Seat Cane that can transition seamlessly from a single-tipped cane to a quad cane by simply changing out the cane’s bottom segment! 5. Great for Getting out of a Chair or Bed Enjoy a good night’s sleep or a nice long sit-down in a comfy chair with added peace of mind knowing that the EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane will be there to help when you’re ready to rise! 6. Support on Stairs The EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane is extremely reliable. It can even assist with going up and down the stairs or walking on uneven terrain. The quad base attachment makes traveling on almost any terrain a breeze! 7. Great for Standing after Sitting for Long Period Time flies when you’re having fun! If you get lost in a good book or TV show, the EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat cane can help you stand up after sitting for a long while, even if you’re feeling a little stiff! 8. Sleek Design The EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane is every bit as fashionable as it is functional! Its sleek neutral appearance allows it to blend in seamlessly in any setting. 9. Perfect for Spending Time at Home Getting around the house should never be a chore! The enhanced mobility provided by the EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane can greatly improve one’s ability to move around the house to spend time with loved ones and furry friends! 10. Peace of Mind Have you ever worried that you might doze off in your favorite chair and irritate your back or knees? Falling asleep in an uncomfortable position can make it hard to get back up, but with The EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat-Cane, you’ll have the extra support you need! Stay Stable at Home! While it may be easy to get into the habit of sitting for longer and longer periods of time for anyone who is confined to the house, it’s important to break that cycle in order to stay happy and healthy. The EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane is a valuable resource that offers an easier way to get up from a seated position for those who may normally have difficulty with doing so. If you or a loved one are staying home due to current events, be sure to buy an EZ-Get-Up-From-Seat Cane to make the experience of being home a comfortable one!
Is it Safe to Go for a Walk while Social Distancing?
While daily life certainly looks somewhat different for the average citizen lately, it is important to steal away little moments of normalcy as we move forward together. Though governments all over the world have begun to issue shelter-in-place orders intended to keep everyone safe and enforce social distancing, not all areas have implemented such restrictions yet and many of those that have still allow for moderate outdoor activity for individuals. Going for a walk to clear the mind and engage the body can be highly effective in combating the anxiety that many people may be feeling amid growing concerns with public health and safety due to COVID-19. Safety and Social Distancing Going for a walk can still be a safe thing to do even under shelter-in-place conditions (depending on the parameters set by the jurisdiction) so long as social distancing precautions are taken. Maintaining appropriate social distance means staying at least six feet away from other people at all times. That being said, a walk down a narrow neighborhood sidewalk might not be ideal. Instead, opt for wide, open areas in nature when possible. Also, please keep in mind that walking or running in pairs or groups is NOT advisable. Being outdoors alone is much safer as it limits the potential for coming into contact with harmful germs or bacteria. When walking alone, be careful not to touch any surfaces that are likely to be handled by other people. For example, if you plan to go for a walk on a nature trail, be sure to bring your own water bottle instead of drinking from a fountain. Walk for Calm and Clarity Walking is a great way to find a little calm in the storm during times of stress. Going for a walk alone provides time for quiet reflection. Taking time to refresh and rejuvenate the mind can work wonders in keeping a cool and level head during difficult times. Walking, like any physical activity, helps to increase the supply of oxygen and endorphins to the brain which will often result in an instant elevation in mood. If proper safety procedures are followed, and social distance is maintained, a walk can actually be beneficial to both mental and physical health during this time. Everyone Needs Exercise Oak wood is a particularly great material for walking canes as its durability and rich appearance will make for a stable and stylish accessory on your walk! The great thing about walking is that it’s an easy exercise that most people can do with little to no assistance or supplies! Here at Fashionable Canes, we understand that some people who may have difficulty walking and can’t get to a fitness center right now might be feeling discouraged from being active. We’re here to tell you that this does not have to be the case! A sturdy walking cane can be highly effective in assisting those who just need an extra bit of assistance with balance and stability. A strong wood walking cane will offer optimal support and stability tor anyone who needs a little help getting outside to walk! Keep Calm and Walk on! During uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to treat yourself well. If you find yourself with limited opportunities for exercise while a shelter-in-place order and social distancing are in effect, walking alone is a fantastic way to give yourself the gift of ample alone time and exercise. Walking can be accessible even to those with minor difficulties with balance and stability with a suitable walking cane! Be sure to take care of yourself through this time. Your body will thank you for it!
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Physical and Mental Benefits of Taking a Walk with Family
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Choosing the Best Walking Cane Handle for Stability & Style
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Safety Tips for Using a Walking Cane
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Essential Walking Cane Accessories: Tips, Holders, & More!
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How to Add Walking to Your Daily Routine
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Jennifer Lopez's Daring Super Bowl Clear Walking Cane Dance
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Madonna Ages in Style with a Sword Cane
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