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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Outdoor Lifestyle Knives
The Opinel No.12 Outdoor Explore Folding Knife Comes with a Tick Remover
Chromatic Wintertime Multitools
The Victorinox Winter Magic 2023 is Limited-Edition
Ultra-Tough Urbanite Pocket Knives
The WESN Bornas Has a Fixed-Blade Design and a Wooden Handle
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
Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives
The Craighill Sidewinder Knife Features a Mechanical Hilt
Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs
The Barebones Edison Light Stick Has a Design-Conscious Form
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Portable Pen-Holding Lamps
The 'POD' Lamp Concept Maximizes Functionality on Desktops
Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
All-Season Flip-Flops
Havaianas' Zip Top Market Flip Flops Come with an Attachment for Winter
See-Through Ride-On Suitcases
The Latest Airwheel Suitcase Holds Up to 28-Liters of Essentials
Revolutionary All-in-One Protective Socks
MediCaptain Socks Provide Unmatched Protection
Stylish Winter-Ready Boots
Vionic's Boasts a Slew of Winter Orthotic-Friendly Footwear
Featherlight Hiking Poles
The Pike Trail Carbon Fiber Ultralight Trekking Poles are Collapsible
Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Last Resort' Power Bank Hides a Crank Inside
Walking Assistance Roller Skates
Rollkers Debuted Its Smart Roller Skates Concept at CES 2023
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Supportive Senior Pet Accessories
The 'Steady' Walking Aid for Dogs Supports Older Canine Needs
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
Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets
The Maglight Mini has a Pocketable Shape
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
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Utilitarian Emergency Kits
Stash One in Your Vehicle, Boat, or Backpack
Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories
The NextStride Helps People with Parkinson's Escape "Freezes"
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Job Site-Friendly Flashlights
The BLACK+DECKER Snake Light Easily Wraps Around Any Pipe or Pole
Wide-Beam Headlamp Beanies
The Hokolite X-230 Beanie Casts a 230-Degree Beam of Light
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
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
Rugged Hybrid Trail Clogs
Birkenstock Introduces the Reykjavik Clog with a Dynamic Design
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
Wearable Runner Safety Lights
The HOKOLITE Runner-Bright is Rechargeable and Attaches Anywhere
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
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
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
Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions
The Conceptual 'COBI' Self-Driving Wheelchair is Modular
Accessible Customization-Focused Bags
JanSport Launches a Backpack Range For the Mobility Impaired
City-to-Trail Hiking Boots
Hi-Tec Recently Launched a New Series of Boots Just in Time for Fall
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Removable Footwear Spikes
The NANOspikes® Footwear Traction Offers Low-Profile Traction
Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives
The WESN x Glidr Microblade Comes in Four Eye-Catching Colors
Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices
This Gadget Combines a Headlight, Cyclometer, Phone Holder & Charger
Sustainable Body Stretching Tools
The CastleFlexx Enhances Mobility and Strength
Portable Telescopic Lanterns
ouTask is the Perfect Portable Device for Illuminating Camping Sites
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Waist-Worn Runner Lights
The NITECORE UT05 Waist Light Offers a Headlamp Alternative
Curved Walking Shoes
The KEEN WK400 Was Specifically Created to Make Walking More Fun & Enjoyable
Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs
The Honda 'UNI-ONE' Supports Intuitive Movement
Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts
CLAIRE + LÉA Designs the Saint Antoine USB Concept
Connected Sensor-Packed Canes
The Conceptual 'Caregiver' Smart Cane by Ma Tianyu is Advanced
Durable Heated Winter Gloves
The Asmart Heated Gloves Warm Hands Using Infrared Technology
Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes
The Shift Robotics 'Moonwalkers' Increase Walking Speed by 250%
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
Hybridized Camping Hatchets
The 'ADK26' Can Transform From Hatchet to Long-Handled Axe
Aftermarket Stroller Wheel Skis
The Wheelblades XL Stroller Skis Work on Snow and Sand
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Portable Tech-Organizing Caddies
The Bellboy Desk Caddy Organizes Tech Essentials
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
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
Hybrid Multifunctional Footwear
Vans Skateboarding and Timberland Launch Two New Footwear
Adaptive Wheelchair Cushions
The Kalogon Orbiter Reduces Pressure for Those in Wheelchairs
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
High-Performance Winter Boots
Baffin's YELLOWKNIFE is Ideal for Snow-Covered Frozen Terrain
Safety Centric Armchair Designs
Sarah Hossli Designs the Lotte Armchair to Help the Elderly
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Debut Sneaker Silhouettes
Stine Goya Launches the 'DON'T WALK' Sneaker Silhouette and Campaign
Moss-Colored Dog Accessories
Wild One Shares a New Limited-Edition Colorway of Its Walk Kit
Foldout Kinetic Pocket Knives
Chen Chen and Kai Williams Design the Craighill Sidewinder
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Contoured Yoga Grip Accessories
Wrist Buddy Yoga Blocks Maximize Yogi Stability
Dog Walker Fanny Packs
Tito’s Vodka For Dog People and BISSEL Launch 'Walktail' Capsule Collection
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Enclosed Mobility Scooter Canopies
The Scooterpac Canopy Offers Protection From Rain
Double-Folding Treadmills
The Denise Austin WalkingPad Boasts Double Folding Treadmill Technology
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Emergency Tracking Hiking Boots
The Beyond Nordic BN601 Boots Have RECCO Technology
Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps
Peter Bysted and Icono Design a Purposeful Lighting System
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Light-Powered Joint Support Systems
The Reviiv 'MOVE+' Light Therapy Device Uses LEDS and Infrared
All-in-One Vehicular Health Kits
Redi The Roadie First-Aid Kit Has Everything You Need
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
First Responder Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Inmed' Medical Kickscooter Has a 450W Motor
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
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
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils
The 'PENTAPA' Mechanical Drop Pencil is Cleverly Designed
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
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Safety Patent Pledges
IKEA Promotes Safety with Its Patent Pledge Program
Elderly Exercise Machines
PhysioPedal is an Assisted Cycling Therapy Machine for the Elderly
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Snow Scooter Conversion Kit
Wedze's Snow Scooter Conversion Kit Maximizes Winter Enjoymeny
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
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
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
Durable Travel Photography Tripods
The HEIPI Travel Tripod Has a Carbon Fiber Construction
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Customizable Winter Sport Poles
One Way Customizable Ski Poles are Durably Designed
Freestanding Metallic Eyewear Holders
The Craighill Eyewear Stand Comes in Two Finish Options
Plastic-Free Multi-Sticks
These Multi-Sticks Deliver Color & Skin-Caring Ingredients Without Waste
Cinnamon Sugar Stir Sticks
These Cinnamon Swizzle Sticks are Perfect for Pairing with a Hot Drink
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes
MyCanoe SOLO 2 Folds Up to Fit in a Closet Between Uses
Fall Prevention Fitness Classes
Intuition Robotics Launches an ElliQ Exercise Program for Seniors
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns
The American Red Cross Launches the New Snowfall Campaign
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Expertly Crafted Umbrellas
Weatherman Unveils Forest Green Umbrella for Serene Durability
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Mesh-Layered Collaborative Clogs
STAPLE and Crocs Join Forces on the All-Terrain Clog
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids
Plus Designs the Mecreicco Catch to Flip Papers Over
Inclusive Personal Care Products
The one+other Universal Tools Collection is at CVS Pharmacy
Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs
Quantum Designs the New Progressive Wheeliy 2.0
Durable Extending Campfire Tongs
The Tetonga Campfire Tongs are Waterproof and weatherproof
Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Developments
José Millán and His Team are Developing a New Wheelchair
Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders
The Step by Step Ladder Offers a Refreshing New Design Take