Went though this with my spouse a few years back when she had a leg injury.
My recollections that the following factors are important.
1. Make sure and get a correct height measurement so that you don't have to bend to use it or conversely have your grip too high.
2. The can should be sturdy enough to carry your weight, but light enough so it is not a burden.
3. Give consideration to what is on the end of the cain. A bare end looks great, but it is more prone to slip and dig into soft surfaces like grass. We wound up putting a rubber tip cover on all canes. But remember, the rubber tip cover adds length (see 1 above).
3. Last, it should be something you like, or you won't use it. Try to find one that fits your personality and your intended use. We wound up getting one for her to wear to court and one to wear walking in the woods. The latter was a dowel we got from Lowes.
Good luck my friend. Speedy recovery and stay safe but stay as active as you can.
