Yeah, I’ve got some wrecked toe history as well. First trauma came years ago when a misplaced martial arts kick resulted in toe meeting wall… very ouch!
Last month when I was MUni’ing I UPD’ed in a rather unspectular fashion but did end up in ‘push up’ position resulting in said long ago injured toe bending back more than it can actually manage. Again, very ouch!
Foot specialist recommended a foot splint which is really a carbon fibre plate that is shaped to support the damaged toe and is sandwhiched in an insole which then can be put in riding shoes.
Wow, now this device works like a hot damn to protect my toe as it will allow some bend but not to the degree that would cause the toe to be redamaged. It was pricey but I am pretty stoked about the prevention to further injury that this offers.
Back from my month of summer holiday travels I am looking forward to getting back to MUni and using my new carbon fibre toe armour. … now if I could just hurry up and get over my jet lag… .
cheers,
Erin