Canes
Gift Ideas for Someone Who Just Started Using a Cane
Thoughtful, practical gifts for someone new to using a cane, including ideas for a friend or parent recovering from hip or knee surgery.
Starting to use a cane is a big adjustment. The best gifts make that adjustment easier: a cane they are proud to carry, and a few small accessories that solve everyday annoyances. Here are our most popular ideas, plus suggestions for someone recovering from hip or knee surgery.
Quick list
- A stylish cane that suits their personality
- A braided cane strap so the cane doesn't fall when they let go
- A Quad Standing Cane Tip so the cane stands up on its own
- The CaneBright LED Flashlight for walking at night
- An Ice Cane Tip for winter
- A Padded Cane Handle Cover for sore hands
- A personalized cane
- A WalkingCanes.com gift card so they can choose
A cane they'll actually want to use
Many people put off using a cane because they think it makes them look old. A cane that matches their style changes that. Think about how they dress and what they love: a classic wood derby cane for someone traditional, carbon fiber for someone modern, a Mosaic Stained Glass Cane or Classic Leopard Folding Cane for someone bold, or a collegiate cane for a sports fan. Our most gifted canes are a good place to start.
How to get the size right for a gift
If you don't know their exact height, choose an adjustable or folding cane. Each product page lists the recommended user height range. If you're buying a fixed-length wood cane, measure first with our sizing guide, because canes we custom cut can only be returned for store credit. More tips in How to Choose the Right Cane Size When You're Buying It as a Gift.
Small accessories that make a big difference
- Braided cane strap: loops around the wrist so the cane stays with you when you open a door or reach for something.
- Quad standing tip: lets the cane stand upright on its own instead of sliding to the floor.
- Nev-a-Slip replacement tips: a fresh tip is one of the easiest safety upgrades there is.
- Ice Cane Tip: extra grip on icy sidewalks.
- CaneBright LED Flashlight: lights the path for evening walks and nighttime trips around the house.
- Padded handle cover: cushioning for hands that get sore.
Gifts for someone recovering from hip or knee surgery
After a joint replacement, most people move from a walker to a cane as their surgeon and physical therapist allow. Helpful gifts include:
- A properly sized cane, ready before surgery. An adjustable cane is the easiest choice because the right height can change with footwear and posture during recovery.
- A quad cane or quad standing tip if their therapist recommends extra stability.
- A cane strap and a night light, since hands are often full and nighttime trips are when people feel least steady.
- Your time. Rides to appointments and physical therapy, meals, and help around the house are gifts every patient appreciates.
Always follow the surgeon's and therapist's guidance on which mobility aid to use and when. Read more in Walking Canes for Post-Surgery Recovery.
Gifts by budget
Browse gifts for $25 or less, gifts for $50 or less and gifts for $100 or less. You can add gift wrap in your cart before checkout.
