A standard wooden cane size may be too long for you. Fortunately, you can cut your cane down to a size that suits you. But first, you need to make some accurate measurements. Start by putting on your usual walking shoes and stand as naturally as possible with your arms to your sides. Then, flip the walking cane with the bottom tip facing up. While holding this position, have a friend mark where the shaft meets the last crease of your wrist. When completing this step, remove the rubber tip and cut the cane at the mark before replacing the tip. If you are not handy with a saw, you can get your cane cut at a local hardware store or skip the cutting altogether by buying an Offset Adjustable Height Cane.