Sometimes you need a little help in life. Perhaps you're older, or you broke your leg--either way these walking stick innovations will give you a leg up in a tough situation. Especially now that the roads and sidewalks will become slicker as winter brings snow and ice, it’s important to, first, stay alert, and if that doesn’t work, be prepared.
Here are a few walking stick innovations to keep in mind if anything unfortunate happens (knock on wood).
15 Walking Stick Innovations
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Masculine Bridal Gear
Marina Danilova's Wedding Shoot Adds Tiny Top Hat & Pimp Cane
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Cool Crutches
Lame Leg Does Not Mean Lame Design
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Fashion Crutches With Matching Bags
Lemon Aid Crutches
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Transformer Crutches
Crutch Chair
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Robotic Legs
Honda's Walking Assist Device
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RFID Walking Sticks
Visionplus Provides Navigation Help for the Visually Impaired
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$150,000 Canes
Ari Soffer Creates Skull and Diamond Walking Sticks
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Tech Replaces Seeing Eye Dogs
Mygo Cane
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Senior Stat Sticks
The Pedomostick Keeps Track of Important Health Info for the Elderly
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Multi-Colored Canes
Dominic Wilcox Creates Thread Walking Sticks for Christmas Gallery
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Child Walking Units
CPLEGIA Helps Development of Cerebral Palsy Patients Over the Age of 5
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Crutch Replacements
The Freedom Leg Lets You Stay Mobile
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Fiesta Flamingo Crutches
Can Guvenir Will Fly You Into Recovery With His Wild Designs
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Handicapped Tables
Mantas Lesauskas Creates Crutched Furniture
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Telescope Canes
Aganovich Gives Away an Insanely Cool Two-in-One Gadget
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Chromatic Wintertime Multitools
The Victorinox Winter Magic 2023 is Limited-Edition
One-Handed Everyday Knives
Outdoor Edge Introduces the Razor VX Advanced Carry Knives Line
High-Performance Pickleball Paddles
PIKKL's Pro-Level Paddles Enhance Power & Control on the Court
Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Bird-Inspired Mobility Crutches
The Conceptual 'Carbo' Crutch by Hesham El-sheikh is Advanced
Collapsible Wood-Burning Stoves
The Conceptual 'Leikki' Camping Stove Attaches onto Bikes
Modular Winter-Ready Shoes
The Salomon Snowclog Advanced Has a Boot-Style Overlay
Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives
The Craighill Sidewinder Knife Features a Mechanical Hilt
Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes
Crocs All-Terrain Clogs Gets its Own Unique Accessories
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Technical Pouch-Attached Clogs
Bodega and Crocs Join on the All-Terrain NICT-TECH Clogs
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Customizable Therapy Technologies
Hyperice Launches the Hyperice X Technology in Canada
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
Rugged Hybrid Trail Clogs
Birkenstock Introduces the Reykjavik Clog with a Dynamic Design
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons
The e-Beach Wagon Has a Safe, Variable Speed
Revolutionary All-in-One Protective Socks
MediCaptain Socks Provide Unmatched Protection
Featherlight Hiking Poles
The Pike Trail Carbon Fiber Ultralight Trekking Poles are Collapsible
Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks
The Conceptual 'Halo' Smart Cane by Claire Ko is Advanced
Supportive Senior Pet Accessories
The 'Steady' Walking Aid for Dogs Supports Older Canine Needs
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Illuminated Cycling Helmets
The 'Life' Helmet Features Two Elegant Strips Of Battery-Powered Light
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Veteran-Designed Multi-Tools
Jeremy Valdez Designs a Compact Multi-Tool for CRKT
Pint-Imprinting Snow Boots
Guinness Foot Pints Will Leave an Impression in the Snow
Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies
The 'LITO' Walkie-Talkie Works with Bluetooth Earbuds and More
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Rugged Foam Hiking Boots
Crocs Updates the Nova Trek Sneaker Model with New Elements
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Job Site-Friendly Flashlights
The BLACK+DECKER Snake Light Easily Wraps Around Any Pipe or Pole
Lighter-Holding Phone Cases
A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Stump Stool for Derlot
Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids
The Steady Walking Aid is Meant to Assist Elderly Pets
Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Knife is Perfect for Picnics
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Vehicle-Ready First Aid Kits
REDI The Roadie First Aid Kit Has 113 Items
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Anti-Tipping Furniture
IKEA STORKLINTA and GULLABERG Enhances Safety at Home
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Reindeer-Honoring Knife Designs
The Helle Rein Knife is Made with Dark Oak, Leather and More
Technical Collaborative Cover Boots
The Broken Arm and Salomon Release a New Coverboot
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Active Sitting Cork Stools
The Ylin Stool from the OWN Design Shop Has a Natural Aesthetic
Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
Collaboration Clog Boot Designs
The Huckberry x Crocs Classic Western Boot is Durable and Comfy
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Removable Footwear Spikes
The NANOspikes® Footwear Traction Offers Low-Profile Traction
Sickness Survival Kits
The Halls Man Cold Relief Kit Helps Sufferers Get Through Cold & Flu Season
Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices
This Gadget Combines a Headlight, Cyclometer, Phone Holder & Charger
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Naturally Derived Multi-Sticks
Axiology's Shape Sticks Define, Bronze and Contour
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
Curved Walking Shoes
The KEEN WK400 Was Specifically Created to Make Walking More Fun & Enjoyable
Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts
CLAIRE + LÉA Designs the Saint Antoine USB Concept
Plant Pigment Beauty Sticks
Fluency Beauty's Multisticks Get Their Color from Potatoes & Beets
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes
HAVEN and Clarks Originals Join Forces on a Series
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Hybridized Camping Hatchets
The 'ADK26' Can Transform From Hatchet to Long-Handled Axe
Perforated Hiking Clogs
Crocs Presents a Look at its New Quick Trails Clog for Hiking
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Moss-Colored Dog Accessories
Wild One Shares a New Limited-Edition Colorway of Its Walk Kit
Debut Sneaker Silhouettes
Stine Goya Launches the 'DON'T WALK' Sneaker Silhouette and Campaign
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Dog Walker Fanny Packs
Tito’s Vodka For Dog People and BISSEL Launch 'Walktail' Capsule Collection
Foldout Kinetic Pocket Knives
Chen Chen and Kai Williams Design the Craighill Sidewinder
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Double-Folding Treadmills
The Denise Austin WalkingPad Boasts Double Folding Treadmill Technology
Design-Forward Pickleball Paddles
Play Henry is Catering to the Growing Popularity of Pickleball
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Premium Windproof Lighters
Zippo's Yellow Flame Butane Lighter Insert is Sleek and Versatile
Athlete-Approved Revolutionary Walking Aids
Sportcane Partners with NFL legend Ed 'Too Tall' Jones
Robotic Hand Assistance Solutions
The Bioservo 'Carbonhand' Provides Additional Grip Power
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Fall-Inspired Hiking Capsules
SHEIN Launches a Collection of Hiking Essentials
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Resurrected Snow Terrain Clogs
Salomon Breathes Life back to the Snowclog Advanced Shoe
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Fall-Detecting Smart Insoles
These Insoles Analyze Foot Pressure & Movements to Detect Falls
Low Light Running Headwear
The Lumos Headband by On is Designed for Comfort and Safety
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Safety Patent Pledges
IKEA Promotes Safety with Its Patent Pledge Program
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Snow Scooter Conversion Kit
Wedze's Snow Scooter Conversion Kit Maximizes Winter Enjoymeny
Character-Like Roadway Bollards
The 'REAL' Safety Bollard by Maxime Bourgault is Friendly
Scuffed-Detailed Fall-Centric Boots
The Elder Statesmen Presents a New UGG Collaboration Series
Accessible Foot Health Products
These New ZenToes Products are Arriving at Separate Retailers
Beginner-Friendly Hiking Collections
The REI Co-op Trailmade Collection Welcomes New Nature Lovers
Hands-Free Communication Devices
Milo is an Adventure-Friendly Walkie Talkie for the Outdoors
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Customizable Winter Sport Poles
One Way Customizable Ski Poles are Durably Designed
Cross Leg-Supported Stools
The Euljiro Stool Concept Supports Those Sitting Cross-Legged
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics
Dani Clode and Her Team Create the Third Thumb Device
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes
MyCanoe SOLO 2 Folds Up to Fit in a Closet Between Uses
Non-Slip Dog Socks
DOK's Tigertoes Non-Slip Socks are Helping Dogs Regain Mobility
Winter-Inspired Cleaning Supplies
Grove Co. Has Introduced a Winter Limited Edition Collection
Senior Living Tech Accelerators
Rose Villa Senior Living & The Malden Collective Launch LiveWell™
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
Uladzislau Patapchyk Designs the IO Travel Toothbrush Concept
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Expertly Crafted Umbrellas
Weatherman Unveils Forest Green Umbrella for Serene Durability
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids
Plus Designs the Mecreicco Catch to Flip Papers Over
Inclusive Shopping Carts
Walmart is Introducing Caroline’s Carts for Caregivers of Adults & Kids
Versatile Clog Designs
Baffin PATIO CLOG is Now Available in Two New Nature-Inspired Colors
Inclusive Personal Care Products
The one+other Universal Tools Collection is at CVS Pharmacy
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Integrated Headlight Strollers
The Munchkin Night Owl Has One-Touch Lights to Boost Visibility
Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders
The Step by Step Ladder Offers a Refreshing New Design Take