More toe issues. Discuss.

[Gloria]

I think you all have the same feet as me.

And as a climber, are probably all to familiar with those squished toes! My husband tells me that longer 2nd toe is a great attribute for climbing. I haven't reached a level of experience to notice yet though.

 

[Kimmyt]

i dunno, it sure doesn't help with finding climbing shoes that fit!

 

[atlantiqueen]

i dunno, it sure doesn't help with finding climbing shoes that fit!

Amen to that! When you find them, let me know!!!

PS...in my family it is common knowledge that a longer 2nd toe is a sign of royalty....atlantiqueen, hmmmm

 

[sleddog]

This is kind of a no-brainer, but, do you trim your toenails before skiing? If they're even a little bit too long they'll bruise underneath the nail.

 

[skigrl27]

Yes I keep my toenails trimmed very short during ski season.

After 4 straight hard days in my boots...now my middle toe on the right is doing the same thing. :(

 

[MaineSkiLady]

This really worries me. One of the major problems is that feet are one of most bacteria-laden parts of our bodies. The door gets thrown wide open for nasty infections, both bacterial and fungal, whenever something like this happens.

I don't know how common it is to get a blackened nail that falls off - it hasn't happened to me in 33 years of skiing, or DH - probably his ability level is a better barometer relative to those of you who are experiencing these issues - in 40+.

At this point, if it were me, I really, truly would consider seeing a podiatrist. Why take a chance on an infection?