TOE ALIGNMENT and CROWDING

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Which Toe Alignment Product Is Right for You?

Toe ProblemFlexibilityPain LocationBest Product
Overlapping toe (single)FlexibleTop of toeSingle Budin Splint
Overlapping toes (two toes)FlexibleTop of toesDouble Budin Splint
Overlapping toe + bunionRigidTip or top of toeGel Toe Sleeves, Toe Caps, Bunion Gel Guard
Toes rubbing or crowdingAnyBetween toesGel Spacers, Triple Foam Spacers, Stay-Put Spacers, Adhesive Felt Corn Pad
All toes 2โ€“5 crowdingFlexibleTips of toesGel Toe Comb
Corn between toesAnyBetween toesGel Spacers, Stay-Put Spacers, Adhesive Felt Corn Pad
Bent curled toesFlexibleTips or under toesSuede Fabric Crest Pad, Gel Crest Pad , Adjustable Gel Crest Pad, Gel Toe Comb
Corn or soreness on top of toeAnyTop of toeAdhesive Felt Corn Pad, Gel Sleeve, Fabric Gel-Lined Sleeve
Corn or soreness on tipAny and/or rigidTip of toeGel Cap, Fabric Gel-Lined Cap
Corn or soreness at tip with hammer toeFlexibleTip of toeSuede Fabric Crest Pad, Gel Crest Pad, Adjustable Gel Crest Pad, Gel Toe Comb, Gel Cap, Fabric Gel-Lined Cap
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Podiatrist's Guide

Crossover Toe Treatment: a Non-Surgical Guide

Crossover toe happens when an unstable ligament lets one toe drift over its neighbor. Left unsupported, it rubs, stiffens, and becomes harder to correct. The right fix โ€” spacer, straightener, or buddy splint โ€” depends on how far the toe has drifted and whether it's still flexible. This guide helps you choose.

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Podiatrist's Guide

What Hammer Toe Pad is Best For You?

Not all hammer toe pads work the same way โ€” and using the wrong one can make things worse. This guide walks you through flexible vs. rigid toes, claw toes, overlapping toes, and corns so you can match your specific problem to the right pad.