Black Toe Syndrome - Need protection for toe

Hi guys,


I bought a new pair of football boots for the season and although they didn't feel tight or too small or cause discomfort, they left my big toes bruised. Eventually the right one went green-ish and has now fallen off. I know it's going to take quite a while to regrow and I don't want to damamge to nail bed in the mean time. However, I don't want to have to wait all that time before I can run and (in particular) play football again. I've bought some new boots half a size bigger but is there anything anyone can recommend that I could buy to protect my toe? I had been taping them up with micropore and dressing strip but this just slipped down my toe even though it was quite tight.


Any help would be much appreciated :)

If you go into any large chemist there is a huge range of toes protectors, from stretch fabric to gel to toe caps.

Check this one out: Pro-Tec Toe Cap Protectors

Hi,
The problem is likely to be that you are sliding forward in the boot, causing impact of the toes into the toe box of the boot. The boots may have a crowded toe box or be badly designed with a internal seam.
A number of possible solutions.
1. Make sure your toe nails are clipped - long nails increase the problem.
2. Check the inside of the toe box for excessive seams - run your finger inside the boots.
3. Check your socks for excessive seams or to stop the sock sliding into the toe box if bulky or too loose.
4. Most likely remedy - tighten the lacing across your instep to ensure that your heel is held firmly into the heel counter of the boot to stop your feet sliding forward in the boot when you stop or change direction.
Hope this helps.
MrPhysio+