Walkers

Walkers are people who travel on foot, and the term is used to describe pedestrians in cities, towns, and rural areas. It also refers to mobility aids known as walkers or walking frames, used by individuals who need assistance with balance or support. Depending on context, walkers can denote pedestrians in general as well as devices designed to improve stability and mobility.

Walking is one of the most basic forms of locomotion and is central to daily life in many cultures. It is linked to health benefits such as enhanced cardiovascular fitness, weight management, improved mental well-being, and reduced risk of certain chronic diseases. Public health guidance typically encourages regular, moderate walking, with adaptations for age and physical condition. Safe walking depends on factors like lighting, sidewalks, street crossing infrastructure, and personal safety awareness.

The term walker also appears in medicine and rehabilitation, where devices come in several forms. Standard walkers are frame-based with four legs; wheeled walkers or rollators incorporate front casters or larger wheels and may include seats and brakes. Height adjustability, grip type, and foldability vary to suit user needs.

In culture and media, "walkers" is used as a term for undead characters in popular fiction such as The Walking Dead, illustrating how walking-related language appears in entertainment.

Walkers Crisps is a British snack brand known for potato crisps, established in 1948 and now owned by PepsiCo's Frito-Lay subsidiary. It has become a common term for many of its products in the United Kingdom.