The comfortable firm foam grip with a wrist strap starts out the compliments of these walking sticks. They are adjustable, antishock walking and trekking poles made of aluminum alloy. While they are lightweight, they are also durable and easy to pack on your backpack, carry with as needed and just walking with them makes hiking more comfortable. The sticks are adjustable from 27.5" to 53" with simple adjustments on the poles. You can use the carbide or the rubber tip while walking with them. They will make good walking sticks come winter for me with the ice and snow and a safety necessity for not sliding around.