The 12 best collapsible cane brands

  • 12 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

switch sticks, Medline and VIVE lead our ranking of 12 collapsible cane brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Collapsible Cane brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    switch sticks

    Folds down to fit a handbag or car door pocket, with push-button height locks that keep the shaft steady.

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Medline

    Hospital-grade supply house whose folding aluminum canes adjust in height and take up to 250 lb.

    Top products: Folding Aluminum Walking Cane

    Popularity 8.0/10

  3. 3

    VIVE

    Lightweight aluminum folding cane that adjusts from 33 to 37 inches and holds up to 250 lb.

    Top products: Folding Walking Cane

    Popularity 7.6/10

  4. 4

    Viva

    Foldable cane with a built-in light and alarm, handy for night-time walks or finding it in the dark.

    Top products: Walking Cane with Light & Alarm

    Popularity 6.1/10

  5. 5

    Carex

    Soft-grip folding cane with a non-slip handle, a practical budget pick from a long-running home-health supplier.

    Top products: Soft Grip Folding Cane

    Popularity 5.9/10

  6. 6

    HurryCane

    Opens into a splayed multi-prong footing for uneven ground and wet pavement, where a single rubber tip can slip.

    Popularity 5.4/10

  7. 7

    Harvy

    Wood-tone and patterned-grip canes in place of plain grey aluminum, for users who want a dressier cane.

    Popularity 2.7/10

  8. 8

    HealthSmart

    Home care buyers looking for support in bed or on a couch will find HealthSmart's wedge pillows and bed rest pillows. Blood pressure monitors are also in the lineup, along with bedroom, bathroom and walking aids for home and healthcare settings. Its products cover comfort at rest and everyday mobility.

    Popularity 2.4/10

  9. 9

    ELENKER

    Elenker's mobility solutions will let you live your life to the fullest during your recovery. The Elenker Walker easily beats traditional walkers due to ease of use and safety factors. With the help of their walkers, you become independent and...

    Popularity 2.1/10

  10. 10

    Invacare

    Long-established home medical equipment maker whose walking canes sit beside its wheelchairs and walkers.

    Popularity 1.7/10

  11. 11

    Lumex

    Lumex manufactures optoelectronic products that never fail to impress. They have a variety of switches and LCD/LED displays designed for different applications. They also offer semi and fully customizable displays in which you can adjust color and wavelength according to...

    Popularity 1.7/10

  12. 12

    Dynarex

    Dynarex – a leading healthcare brand, has been serving the community with medical products for several industries. Given the pandemic, its PPE kits were in great demand and ensured complete protection and sterilization, uncompromising for its customers’ health. They offer...

    Popularity 1.2/10