Claw Toes

Claw toes are commonly caused by wearing high heels.
The higher our heels are, the more of our weight is placed on our forefeet and toes.

When we are standing without any shoes, the distribution is 43% of our weight on the front of our feet and 57% on our heels.

When we wear heels 2cm high, the distribution is an equal 50-50.
The higher the heels, the more weight is distributed to the front of the foot.
At 10 cms high, 90% of our weight is on our toes while only 10% is on our heels.

Normally, if we were to connect our toes with a line, the line would show a slight downward curve.

However, the more weight we put on our toes, the more that line flattens, and the more our toes bunch together. 

This forces our toes to exert additional effort to grip the floor, leading to the development of claw toes.

So what can we do if this happens?
While surgery is an option, it cannot guarantee a solution.
We recommend using silicone orothic insoles to help adjust your metatarsal head to the correct position and make walking easier and more comfortable for you.