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Thank-you Deborah. I will try these two solutions one at a time and report back.Hi Skydancer,
I like the New Balance Fresh Foam very much too (I have the Trail v1) -- especially because of the large toe box and room to wiggle my toes. For me, my big toe is the one that is a little tender when I wear these shoes. In my case, it's a toe that was hitting against my hiking boot on a hike about a month ago.
I think what is causing this is the very firm material in the front of the shoe. If you feel way up inside of the shoe at the end you will see what I mean. Maybe your other toes that you previously lost nails from aren't hitting this firm material in quite the same way as your tender toe is.
At any rate, two solutions: 1) I wear wool socks with padding in the toe area (I wear Smartwool Hike Light Crew Socks) with silk liner socks underneath them (Lands End brand). This cushions the toe from the shoe so it doesn't feel tender.
2) It also works to wrap some cotton around the toe and keep the cotton in place with some first-aid tape. This provides cushioning, and will also protect your toenails from getting injured and falling off again since it provides a barrier between toes and shoes, especially on steep downhills.
Hope this helps!
Deborah
This started after I got the NB and after I started walking for more than an hour at a time.Are you saying that you are getting a sore toe with your New Balance Fresh Foam shoes, which are otherwise very comfortable, or that you got those NB since you have the toe problem?
Yes, that toe is bumping against something, and it could be the top of the shoe as @deborahbennett suggests. Or course, keeping the toenail short is important, and maybe some "heel lock lacing" would help.
Yes, that's also a possible solution. I have stuffed lambs wool in the toe area of my hiking boots, and it helps.Hikers Wool from New Zealand……look it up…..end of…..
I actually have some arriving tomorrow!Hikers Wool from New Zealand……look it up…..end of…..
Yes, that's another solution! I just purchased Bungapads All Gel Finger/Toe Caps from Amazon. They cover the entire toe. I haven't tried them out yet when walking, but they felt very comfortable when I tried them on at home.You may consider using a gel toe sleeve or cap. This is an example: toe sleeve.
That is always a possibility, and I can't speak for the OP Skydancer, but my pair of the New Balance Fresh Foam -- which is what OP has -- I bought with a full thumb's width of room between my toes and the end of the shoe. So at least for me, it is the firm material in the toe area of the Fresh Foam shoes that hits against my previously-injured toe (injured while wearing my hiking boots, not these trail runners) even though I most definitely "sized up" on the shoes.Of course, there is always the chance that you need a 1/2 size larger shoe!
I bought with a full thumb's width of room between my toes and the end of the shoe. So at least for me, it is the firm material in the toe area of the Fresh Foam shoes that hits against my previously-injured toe (injured while wearing my hiking boots, not these trail runners) even though I most definitely "sized
I definitely didn’t size up enough on those hiking boots that injured my toe. But by the time I bought the New Balance Traill runners I knew better.It sounds like you didn't size up enough.
Yes, I did get 1/2 size larger.Of course, there is always the chance that you need a 1/2 size larger shoe!
I second this!Hikers Wool from New Zealand……look it up…..end of…..
I saw that advice somewhere here so I am trying to be aware of what my toes are doing and how my feet are feeling as I walk.Try to be conscious of what you are doing with your toes as you walk, especially when you walk downhill.
I have a reflex tendency to curl my toes under my feet when I walk down steepish declines. I do this unconsciously to give myself "better grip" but of course, as I am wearing shoes, this does nothing for my grip but does damage my toes and so even when I have tied my laces correctly, trimmed my toenails and I am wearing an extra long size of footwear I still get toenail damage. Particularly on that second toe nearest the big toe.
My solution is to be aware of my toes as I walk downhill and to uncurl them if I find that they are curling up.
I sized up 1/2 size larger on my hiking boots, which seemed like a lot at the time. But it really wasn't. Then I read that one half size larger is only 4.23 mm or about 1/8 to 1/6 of an inch longer. One full size larger is only 8.46 mm or 1/3 inch longer, which isn't really all that much. So, when I bought my trail runners, I sized up one full size to allow for foot swell when hiking long distances day after day on Caminos. You can wear heavier socks if they feel a little loose at first, and then change to thinner socks as your feet swell.Yes, I did get 1/2 size larger.
I meant you might need the next size larger than whatever size is currently causing the problem.Yes, I did get 1/2 size larger
Oh, I see.I meant you might need the next size larger than whatever size is currently causing the problem.
It only takes 1 unhappy guy to ruin your walk. You might be surprised to find that your feet are fine in the next size. A change in socks can easily fill a 1/2 size.not sure I’d want to change shoes for just this one little unhappy guy. Does that make sense?
I buy boots, 2 sizes larger than my regular shoes. I wear toe socks (each sock looks like a glove and has 5 toes) underneath my wool socks. Each morning, I wrapped tender spots also. I took off my boots every couple hours and air dried my feet.Hi,
I recently started my training walks for my September Camino.
On Saturday I walked for two hours and the only problem I had was my second toe (which is smaller than my big toe) the nail was quite tender. And today after an hour and a half walking again it was tender.
After trying many pairs of shoes I found new balance fresh foam more fit my feet and feel great. They have a large toebox with space to wiggle all my toes.
The only thing I can think of is that two years ago I lost the nails on four of my toes. But if that is the reason why aren’t the other three sore as well?
Help!
No. That little unhappy guy is just the weather forecaster foretelling a storm coming in. So to speak.Oh, I see.
The rest of both feet are very happy in this size and are super comfortable so not sure I’d want to change shoes for just this one little unhappy guy. Does that make sense?
So much advice, thank-you all.No. That little unhappy guy is just the weather forecaster foretelling a storm coming in. So to speak.
It's entirely possible that when you do a more realistic walk of two to three hours--15 km or so, take the morning for it!--your feet will hit the swell point and you will have more problems. Mine hit the swell point at about 13 km...8 miles in other words.
I second the thought that your original 1/2 size increase was not enough. Particularly if your sock setup isn't paper-thin.
I definitely didn’t size up enough on those hiking boots that injured my toe. But by the time I bought the New Balance Traill runners I knew better.
A very visually appropriate name, Don.I have many friends, both male and female, who refer to this protection as toe condoms.
Wrap sheeps wool around toes. Either buy or pick off fence posts in countryside or ask sheep farmer. Only need little bit around the tender toes.Hi Skydancer,
I like the New Balance Fresh Foam very much too (I have the Trail v1) -- especially because of the large toe box and room to wiggle my toes. For me, my big toe is the one that is a little tender when I wear these shoes. In my case, it's a toe that was hitting against my hiking boot on a hike about a month ago.
I think what is causing this is the very firm material in the front of the shoe. If you feel way up inside of the shoe at the end you will see what I mean. Maybe your other toes that you previously lost nails from aren't hitting this firm material in quite the same way as your tender toe is.
At any rate, two solutions: 1) I wear wool socks with padding in the toe area (I wear Smartwool Hike Light Crew Socks) with silk liner socks underneath them (Lands End brand). This cushions the toe from the shoe so it doesn't feel tender.
2) It also works to wrap some cotton around the toe and keep the cotton in place with some first-aid tape. This provides cushioning, and will also protect your toenails from getting injured and falling off again since it provides a barrier between toes and shoes, especially on steep downhills.
Hope this helps!
Deborah
I lost both nails on my big toes (also my longest toes) on my first camino. (Well, actually they fell off months later...). The cuticle and nail bed on my big toes get sore after a day or two or walking, so I support them with a band-aid or leukotape. It seems to help. The toes are not hitting on anything, but they seem to be damaged or more sensitive.Hi,
I recently started my training walks for my September Camino.
On Saturday I walked for two hours and the only problem I had was my second toe (which is smaller than my big toe) the nail was quite tender. And today after an hour and a half walking again it was tender.
After trying many pairs of shoes I found new balance fresh foam more fit my feet and feel great. They have a large toebox with space to wiggle all my toes.
The only thing I can think of is that two years ago I lost the nails on four of my toes. But if that is the reason why aren’t the other three sore as well?
Help!
I take along and when I have these issues I love the sponge like toe tubes, their ahhh.Hi,
I recently started my training walks for my September Camino.
On Saturday I walked for two hours and the only problem I had was my second toe (which is smaller than my big toe) the nail was quite tender. And today after an hour and a half walking again it was tender.
After trying many pairs of shoes I found new balance fresh foam more fit my feet and feel great. They have a large toebox with space to wiggle all my toes.
The only thing I can think of is that two years ago I lost the nails on four of my toes. But if that is the reason why aren’t the other three sore as well?
Help!
Go to your nearest big box and purchase inexpensive hiking shoes make sure they are a size too big. They will feel and look like clown shoes. After a few miles in the clown shoes do you feel better? Perhaps, now, you are ready to purchase better quality shoes. They don't look so silly anymore, in fact your old shoes look like tiny torture devices.Of course, there is always the chance that you need a 1/2 size larger shoe!
A little bit of tape on the toe has done the trick! I went for a 3 hour walk yesterday with my amost fully loaded backback on and no problems!I wrap my vulnerable toes with 3M Medipore tape. It comes in a roll, you tear off the number of pieces you need--each little piece is just over an inch long with perforations in between. Quick and easy and does the job.
Great news! I'm glad you found a solution.A little bit of tape on the toe has done the trick! I went for a 3 hour walk yesterday with my amost fully loaded backback on and no problems!
Thank-you everyone for all the great advice.
Where I live in the north west of England we have a small supermarket chain who regards the 50+ demographic as it’s target marketI am always amazed at all the viable solutions our helpful members provide for our many pains and maladies, all of which exponentially increase as our birthdays accumulate.
Oh my gosh - you are so right!I do think that, at around 30, one should be provided with a short booklet on ‘what to expect as you age’. Surprises have ranged from posterior vitreous detachment (which two family members who are doctors didn’t know about) to eyebrow hair-growth. What’s the evolutionary benefit of that?
LOL nose hair has been bad enough but when I get a haircut my barber shaves my ear hairs too!Oh my gosh - you are so right!
It could be titled "Horrifying aging discoveries."
Makes it harder to distinguish between you and your dogSuprises have ranged from ..... to eyebrow hair-growth. What’s the evolutionary benefit of that??
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