black toenails Archives - Fixing Your Feet

May 29, 2011 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Footwear, Health Tagged: black toenails, toenail blisters, toenail care, toenail removal, toenails, trimming toenails

Continuing the toenail theme, this post covers a question many people ask- should I have my toenails removed? Only you can answer that question. You know your feet better than anyone else and know the problems you have and what you have tried to remedy your problem with black toenails. So let's start with some basic advice. Before have your toenails removed, make sure you have tried some common sense tips. Shoes that are long enough in length and high enough in the toebox. Good toenail care. …

May 15, 2011 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Footwear, Health Tagged: black toenails, toenail blisters, toenail care, toenails, trimming toenails

One of the most common questions on online ultra email lists are those about toenail problems, mainly blood under the nail - black toenails. I am often puzzled by these questions because, in my mind, it's pretty basic stuff. It's easy to assume your toenails are fine. You trim them once a month. You really don't understand the relationship between toenails, socks, toeboxes, and how the foot moves inside the shoe. First, look at the picture. This runner has thick toenails. Most likely because …

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Nov 19, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: black toenails, losing toenails, toenail problems

I meet too many athletes who believe losing toenails after an event is normal. Many athletes are simply prone to black toenails. The best means of preventing black toenails is to wear shoes with a generous toebox and the proper length for your feet. Some athletes cut slits in their shoe’s toebox or cut out a portion of the toebox to gain relief. Some put a strip of moleskin or other tape on the nail, extending it a bit over the nail’s edge. Ultrarunner Nancy Shura advises on how she has …

Sep 4, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: black toenails, fitting shoes, Morton’s toe, Mortons foot, shoe fit, toebox, toenails

When trying on shoes, the toebox is one of the most important parts of your shoe. Those little (or large) toes at the end of your feet need room. The toebox is the front part of the shoe that covers the toes. That means we are talking about both height and width. The right toebox can save your toes. The wrong toebox can cost you your toenails. In shoes with the right toe box, your toes will feel comfortable and have room to wiggle and breath. Shoes with the wrong toebox will …

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