We all know that hammer toes are a common problem in women’s feet. Hammer toe is a condition where the toes bend over at the middle joint (MTP joint) and point towards each other. This causes the toes to look like a hammer, hence the name.
The way you walk is affected by your foot shape, and this can cause pain in your toes or ankles. You may have hammer toes if you see that one or more of your toes are bent at the middle joint and pointing towards another toe on the same foot. This could be painful if it happens suddenly or if it has been happening for a long time without treatment.
Best Shoes For Hammer Toes Women’s
Best Shoes for Hammer Toes
Finding the Best Shoes for Hammer Toes:
Verity Nude Leather – Heeled Shoes for Hammer Toes
What is a Hammer Toe?
If you have bent toes which are causing you pain or discomfort, you may well be suffering from a common foot condition known as Hammer Toes.
Hammer, Mallet and Claw Toes are all commonly referred to as Hammer Toes. Hammer Toes occur when the joints of the toes are bent upwards, creating an inverted ‘V’ shape. There is a difference between these conditions. A hammer toe refers to a bent middle joint. A mallet toe occurs when the joint closest to the tip of your toe is bent upwards. A claw toe occurs when the joint at the base of the toe is bent upwards.
Hammer toes are often accompanied by calluses and corns; small lumps of hard skin which can be very painful too.
Some of the main causes of hammer toes are foot structure, trauma to your toes, medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, and wearing poorly-fitting footwear. If you suffer from this condition, it is very important to wear comfortable shoes for hammer toes.
Causes of Hammer Toes
There are several causes of hammer toes. One of the most common causes of hammer toes is a trauma to the foot. If you sustain a traumatic toe injury such as breaking, stubbing or jamming your toe, you may be left with a hammer toe.
Your genetics can be another cause of hammer toes. If you are born with longer toes or you have an unusually high arch, you are more likely to develop hammer toes. Flat feet can also cause hammer toes. Bunions, which are also genetic, can also put pressure on your feet and cause hammer toes. This is often a problem in high heels, so it is important to find comfortable high heels with a wide toe-box.
Finally, your choice of footwear may cause hammer toes. If you wear uncomfortable shoes with a narrow toe-box (the area at the front of the shoe) you may risk forming hammer toes. If your toes are crowded in the toe-box and can’t lie flat, they may form a curled position which persists even after you have taken off your shoes.
Hero Black Croc Leather – Trainers for Hammer Toes
Can Shoes Worsen Hammer Toes?
If you are starting to form a hammer toe, you may be wondering whether your choice of shoes can worsen hammer toes. The answer is yes, so it is important to wear comfortable shoes for hammer toes.
The best shoes for hammer toes will have a wide toe-box. The area at the front of the shoe (the toe-box) needs to be spacious in order to accommodate those difficult joints and bent toes.
Look for shoes with plenty of volume at the front of the shoe. This will prevent your hammer toes from cramping, which can exacerbate the problem.
It is important to make sure that your hammer toes are not rubbing against the top of the shoe, as this can lead to painful corns which can be hard to get rid of once they have formed.
The good news is you can still wear heels, but we would recommend avoiding anything over 3 inches as very high heels can put pressure on your hammer toes and toe joints.
Although you may think it is difficult to find hammer toe shoes which will accommodate this awkward foot condition, there are plenty of comfortable and stylish shoes for hammer toes available. Just make sure you avoid narrow, ill-fitting shoes and start looking for comfy, accommodating shoes for hammer toes.
What Type of Shoes Can I Wear if I Have Hammer Toes?
If you are looking for the best shoes for hammer toes, there are several factors which you need to consider. While the idea of “shoes for hammer toes” may conjure up connotations of orthopaedic-looking shoes, fear not! Stylish shoes for hammer toes exist and there are plenty of fashionable options out there.
Luna: Navy Leather – Best Ballet Flats for Hammer Toes
From heels to trainers, sandals to boots, here are our top picks for shoes for hammer toes:
1. Heels for Women with Hammer Toes:
Carmen: Black Suede – Best Heels for Hammer Toes
Good news shoe lovers! Heels for women with hammer toes exist! If you are looking for heels for hammer toes, you need to look for shoes with a deep and wide toe-box. Your claw toes / mallet toes / hammer toes should not be constricted or rub against the top of the shoe.
All hammer toe shoes (including high heels) should be made from very soft leather. Look for hammer toe shoes with leather lining to prevent rubbing against your painful joints and leather uppers which will give a little, and conform to the contours of your foot.
This will ease the pressure on your hammer toes and provide a comfortable fit which will enable you to wear your heels for hours on end!
All Sole Bliss heels are designed with a deep and wide toe-box with a circumference of up to 3 sizes bigger than your usual shoe size, which gives your toes space to breathe and relax.
All our closed-back heels for hammer toes also contain an anti-pronating arch support. This is a small memory foam arch support pillow which counters the inward rolling of your feet (pronation) as you walk. By improving the way in which you walk, you can prevent the worsening of hammer toes, corns and calluses too.
2. Flats for Women with Hammer Toes:
Luna: Khaki Snake Print Leather – Best Flats for Hammer Toes
If you are looking for flat shoes for hammer toes, you also need to look for styles which have a generous toe-box which gives your hammer toes room to breathe.
Your flat shoes for hammer toes should have a supportive insole with protective cushioning, arch support and shock absorption, which counters the shock of walking on hard surfaces.
All Sole Bliss flats feature a triple-layer memory foam cushioning under the entire length of your foot. The base layer of this triple-layer cushioning system is designed for shock absorption. This creates a much softer impact with the ground, dramatically reducing the pain of difficult toes and sensitive soles. The middle layer contours to the shape of your foot. The top layer provides luxuriously soft cushioning to keep your feet comfy all day long.
3. Trainers for Women with Hammer Toes:
Harley Denim Leather – Best Trainers for Hammer Toes
The best trainers for hammer toes will have a deep toe-box, a wider fit, and are adjustable to accommodate your difficult joints.
Just because you are wearing trainers, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice wearing leather shoes. If possible, you should look for leather lined trainers which are soft against your hammer toes. A comfortable stretchable upper will ease the pressure on your toes and make it much more comfortable to wear your hammertoe shoes for long periods of time.
Sole Bliss trainers for hammer toes are fully leather lined and also feature soft leather uppers which will contour to the shape of your feet. Our signature footbed is luxuriously padded and provides extra support for sensitive soles and painful toes.
The toe-box of our hammer toes trainers is exceptionally wide, although this width and depth is disguised to maintain a flattering fit. Your hammer toes have plenty of room to relax without rubbing against the shoe. These really are the most comfortable shoes for hammer toes, claw toes and mallet toes.
4. Sandals for Women with Hammer Toes:
Zena: Bronze Leather – Best Wedge Sandals for Hammer Toes
If you are looking for summer sandals or pretty wedges which are comfortable for your hammer toes, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Make sure that any open-toe shoes have enough room to accommodate the affected toe. You do not want the peep-toe to catch the part where your toe is most bent.
Again it is important to look for sandals which are leather lined. This is particularly important in the summer when temperatures start to heat up and your feet are likely to sweat. Non-leather shoes are never a good option!
We would recommend looking at wide-fit sandals which will be more accommodating for your hammer toes.
Sole Bliss wedges are the perfect shoe for women with hammer toes. Handcrafted from luxuriously soft suede, they all feature the components of our award-winning Comfort Technology. A deep and wide toe-box provides a comfortable fit for women with hammer toes; triple-layer underfoot cushioning provides extra comfort and support; and our peep-toe design is strategically positioned to accommodate awkward toes and difficult joints.
5. Boots for Women with Hammer Toes:
Tilly: Black Suede – Best Boots for Hammer Toes
The best boots for hammer toes have a wide toe-box and an extra deep design. The interior should be soft leather which eliminates pressure on your hammer toes. The soles should be very soft too with support for sensitive soles and painful feet.
Sole Bliss boots are designed for wide feet, bunions and hammer toes. They provide a generous fit which never cramps toes, a stretch panel to accommodate difficult joints, and a luxuriously soft and supportive insole.
6. Men’s Shoes for Hammer Toes:
Men suffer from hammer toes too! So if you’re looking for the best options for men’s shoes, discover the new collection of Men’s Trainers for Hammer Toes by Sole Bliss.
These comfortable trainers feature a deep and wide toe-box which eases foot crowding and accommodates difficult hammer toes. In addition to this extra volume, the Miracle Trainer contains a hidden stretch panel for wide feet and bunions. The ultra-cushioned and anatomically contoured footbed soothes painful feet and provides shock absorption and underfoot support.
How To Deal With Hammer Toes:
The key to looking after your hammer toes is finding comfortable, accommodating shoes. If your hammer toes are causing you serious pain, you can take anti-inflammatory medication or consider surgery. Other home remedies including taping your toes or applying an ice pack several times a day.
