Walking sticks and canes are used by individuals who need help walking, whether it is a short term aid to help overcome an injury or for seniors who generally need a bit of extra help with their mobility and balance on an ongoing basis. Walking sticks are used for general mobility support, whereas canes are often used when more weight-bearing support is required, for example, if one leg is particularly weaker than the other. There are many different styles and designs available - there are even some that have a wider base, such as the quad cane or hemiwalker cane. Quad canes have a rectangular base with four points and are generally used by individuals who have a longer-term injury or impairment, as they are a bit sturdier than standard canes. Hemiwalker canes are similar to walkers, but are lighter and provide more support than an ordinary walking stick or cane. Whatever type of walking stick or cane you need to use, the ferrule (that's the rubber or metal protection part on the bottom of the stick) is a very important element. Ferrules come in a variety of different materials, some of which are functional (rubber, metal springs), some are more decorative (brass, bone, ivory) Rubber ferrules provide the best grip, especially in wet weather or on slippery surfaces like marble and granite, but the standard ferrule is limited in the benefit it can provide you. The FlexyFoot replacement ferrule is designed to offer superior grip and offer you a variety of other benefits such as increased comfort, reduced stress on your wrists and arms and increased maneuverability, To learn more about FlexyFoot, click on this link: FlexyFoot Walking Stick Ferrules