Please note that our recommendations for walking with a cane, cane sizing, and any other cane-related recommendation, should not supersede your doctor’s advice. Please contact your doctor before using a cane for medical purposes.

A cane is an invaluable step-by-step walking tool for anyone enjoying the feel of confidence in all kinds of functions, formal or just out for an exercise walk. Needing extra stability for an injured leg or simply a little help with balance? Brazos Walking Sticks offers the widest selection of handcrafted, made-in-the-USA walking canes. Our artisan-made wooden canes avoid the stigma of medical metal canes and foreign-made Lucite (plastic) canes. Holding a solid wood cane, crafted with painstaking detail, offers a holistic, natural appeal that simply can’t be replicated with non-wood material. Furthermore, the flexibility and variety of wood allow for a vast array of colors, styles, and designs.

Walking with a Cane and Sizing a Cane

We recommend that your cane come to your wrist and allow for a slight bend in your elbow. To properly measure a cane you should stand up straight and let your arm relax to your side. While standing in that position, have a friend measure the distance from your wrist to the ground.

When properly sized a cane should be used on the side of your body that needs the most stability. Take each step by placing the cane a few inches ahead of you, along with the leg that needs extra support or balance; finish each step with your strong side.

A rubber ferrule (foot or tip) is essential to walking with a cane. The tip allows for traction with each step, and prevents your cane from slipping from underneath you. It’s a good idea to periodically check the “tread” on your rubber ferrule, and to replace worn ferrules when needed.

Choosing the Right Wood

When considering a wooden walking cane, wood choice can be a highly personal decision. Some things to consider are aesthetics, wood density, and general flexibility. For wood choices on the lighter-weight side, consider aromatic cedar, iron bamboo, oak, padauk, sassafras, and sweet gum. For more dense woods consider hickory, ironwood, bloodwood, cocobolo, bocote, and colorwood.

General Safety Tips

Be careful when walking on wet or slippery surfaces.
Make sure your cane is firmly planted on the ground with each step.
Hold your cane firmly with one hand, not two.
Check your rubber ferrule (tip) regularly, and replace it when needed.
Periodically inspect your cane for any irregularities.

Conclusion

With a host of beautiful woods to choose from, walking with a handcrafted Brazos Walking Cane can be an enjoyable experience. For stability with each step, or simply as a fashionable accessory, Brazos Walking Sticks has an expertly crafted cane to meet all of your needs.

Please feel free to set up a chat or email inquiries to info@brazossticks.com. Or call toll free 800-581-4352 with any questions.