Re: putting big toe in shoe problem

August 3, 2000

Does anyone have a problem putting on their shoes and having their big toe

fold under, making it very difficult to get your shoe on? What do you do? I

wait a few minutes and try again, which is time consuming.

I would like to see everyone's pictures as well.

Joan

August 3, 2000

Yes, 's big toe curl under. What she has resorted to doing is pulling

up on her sock so her toe begins pointed upwards. This is frustrating for her

too and doesn't always work.

a(proud mother of )

August 3, 2000

My toes have been dead for about 25 years, I had my orthopedic shoe

maker glue a thin layer of leather to Spenco insoles. This makes a

slippery surface once they have been worn for a period of time.

During the breaking in period and on occassion put a little baby

powder on the area where the toes will curl, this makes it easier for

toes to slide in. Just be cautious after you take the shoes off as

there could be powder on your socks. Also I used to be able to put my

finger under my toe and lift it up, but couldn't when I switched to

8 " tall work boots on the metal braces (I needed ankle support). I

resorted to having a little wider shoe that I could move my foot

sideways a little if my toe was curled under. Just recently I have

switched to AFO's (hard plastic with solid ankle support) and don't

have the problem since I must strap on the AFO first and then put the

shoes on, because there is no movement in the ankles. The metal

braces have springs in the ankles to allow me to slide my foot in at

an angle greater than 90 degrees. I hope this helps.

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