I'm looking for a classic hiking pole; can you recommend me on one?

The Leki Smart Traveller Alu Nordic Walking Pole is the best Nordic pole you can get today. It is quite expensive in comparison to other Nordic poles but it is totally worth it.

I can only recommend you from my own experience with hiking pole. I've purchase the LEKI Carbon Titanium Speed-Lock. Last year and I'm telling you that I'm very happy with its performances and durability and I strongly recommend you to get one.

Grips made of rubber, cork or foam; each got its own advantage. Some prefer the absorption and texture of cork and foam, but rubber provides more durability.

Hiking staff is a single pole that's most effective when used on relatively flat terrain and with little or no load on your back. They are adjustable and some of them can include the anti-shock feature. Some hiking staffs may include a built-in camera mounted under the handle.

Standard hiking poles don't have the anti-shock feature and they are lighter and less expensive as a result. While they don't absorb as much impact as anti-shock poles when going downhill, they do provide a similar level of balance and support.

There are five main types of hiking poles, the standard poles, the anti-shock poles, the compact poles, the hiking staff, and the Nordic walking poles.

No, hiking poles will not decrease your overall energy expenditure since you'll be using your arms more than you would when walking without poles although they help distribute your energy usage in a way that can help your hiking endurance.

When buying hiking pole you should take into consideration the weight of the pole, its price, its shock absorption, the shaft construction and the type of grip.