A bend in the toe at the second joint closest to the nail is called hammer toe, while normal toes are straight. While the big toe has one joint, the others have two. Hammer toe is caused when the tendons are tight on the bottom compared to the top by the nail. The bend that occurs result in hammer toe.
DON’T LET HAMMER TOE HOLD YOU BACK ANY LONGER.
There are a variety of options to choose from. Toe pads can help make the toe more aligned with the rest. Specific shoe recommendations that have more width in the toe box can also be discussed. For leather shoes, spot shoe stretching can be done by a shoe repair place. They can stretch the leather over the affected toe. Surgery is also an option depending on the severity.
