Runners toe. Any advice on how to avoid it?
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Runners toe. Any advice on how to avoid it?
My soccer boots have caused my big toe nail to go black at the front. Its from the consistent impact and not giving it time to heal which would take 4-6 weeks.
Tried everything from bandages to foam cover but nothing helps. Anyone else have them here?
Tried everything from bandages to foam cover but nothing helps. Anyone else have them here?
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Black toenail syndrome. Half to one size bigger boots and more width might help. Give this the Google treatment: black toenail syndrome football
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I've heard that, too, especially about the length of the shoe. (It never gave me problems as a runner, and I did have some extra space in there.)
I've also heard that you can lace your shoes in different ways that help take pressure off the toe box. You could Google something like "alternate shoe lacings runners."
I've also heard of people, as a last resort, cutting a hole at the spot where the nail is rubbing. However, I would only suggest this for runners--if you're wearing the shoes for football, you need to maintain their structural integrity!
I've also heard that you can lace your shoes in different ways that help take pressure off the toe box. You could Google something like "alternate shoe lacings runners."
I've also heard of people, as a last resort, cutting a hole at the spot where the nail is rubbing. However, I would only suggest this for runners--if you're wearing the shoes for football, you need to maintain their structural integrity!
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I'm a runner, not a soccer player, but I wear running shoes that are 1.5 US sizes larger than I typically wear, and try to buy them in a wide when possible. You want as much room around the front of foot as possible.
I know you said you're buying the largest size you can find, but how much larger is it than your typical shoe size?
I know you said you're buying the largest size you can find, but how much larger is it than your typical shoe size?
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I'm a runner, not a soccer player, but I wear running shoes that are 1.5 US sizes larger than I typically wear, and try to buy them in a wide when possible. You want as much room around the front of foot as possible.
I know you said you're buying the largest size you can find, but how much larger is it than your typical shoe size?
I know you said you're buying the largest size you can find, but how much larger is it than your typical shoe size?
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Try this, no guarantees. I wear the japanese "toe socks". Injinji is the brand I use. I wear a smaller size than I should so that the sock is really tight on the toes. Then I wear a second pair of socks over that. Plenty of padding, proper fit shoes, I haven't had runners toe or even a blister in years.
One other thing, if you've got a lot of pain while the nail is black (you usually do) there's a way to alleviate that. The black is from blood trapped under the nail and the pain is from the pressure of that. Disinfect a needle and slip it under the toe nail into the blood. Don't worry, it's not going to hurt. The nail is already separated from the toe at that point. Drain the blood, slather it with disinfectant and let it sit a few hours and you're ready to go.
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Heh. There's much truth in that. Running is pretty rough on the leg parts, especially if you up the mileage and speed. For me, though, it's the only sport I'm somewhat good at. I can't quit you, distance running.
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I used to feel the same way. One day my knees took the opportunity to express a different opinion.
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Cut your training in half and let it heal.
Also, a different brand of shoe may be in order. If I run with Nike's I'll have shinsplints within a mile. Brooks or Mizuno and no issues. The toe boxes across shoes are quite different as well.
Also, a different brand of shoe may be in order. If I run with Nike's I'll have shinsplints within a mile. Brooks or Mizuno and no issues. The toe boxes across shoes are quite different as well.