Originally Posted by
Silver Fox
Half to one size bigger boots and more width might help.
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!