What are walking stick tips?

Walking stick tips are rubber or metal accessories that can be fitted to the bottom end of a walking stick. They better accommodate walking on slippery or difficult terrain.

Rubber tips can provide additional traction on slippery surfaces, such as marble or hardwood floors. They can also prevent walking sticks from digging too deeply into the soil when walking. Alternatively, steel tips or metal spikes can be used to assist hikers when walking on surfaces like ice or in mountainous territory. Remove this kind of tip, or use it in conjunction with a rubber tip, to prevent damage when storing the walking stick.