What causes big toe holes?
Here comes the science… the condition that can cause big toe holes is called hyperextension of the distal phalanx. In layman’s terms it means that every time you take a step your big toe lifts at the end. Every time your big toe lifts it rubs against the inside of your footwear, which eventually leads to a hole appearing.
Studies have shown that as many as 1 in 5 people suffer with this condition. Many people are not aware that it is a condition and will blame the quality of their footwear, long toe nails or having the wrong size footwear.
Big Toe Hole Preventer Trainer Armour
Quick and easy to apply without any mess or fuss. Suitable for UK shoe sizes from 3 up to 12. Can also be used for fabric shoe repair. Available in black or white coloured patches.
Kit includes:
2x Big Toe Hole Preventer patches, 1x Left foot applicator, 1x Right foot applicator, User instructions
Link to video user guide
Further information about hyperextension of the distal phalanx
Little things that might help
Hyperextension of the distal phalanx, or over extension of the big toe, is often the bodies way of compensating for the reduced movement in the main big toe joint area. The problem of big toe holes in your footwear is not the sort of topic brought up in conversation so people are not aware of the number of the population that suffer from this problem. Experts estimate that as many as 1 in 5 people have this issue and it can be an annoying and expensive problem.
A couple of points to check if you get big toe holes in your trainers / shoes are:
Correct size – Is your footwear the correct size? it seems obvious but ensure they are not too long or too short.
Laced / fastened securely – When walking or running, if footwear isn’t laced / fastened securely enough, the foot can move down your footwear and the big toe can hit the end.
Don’t replace expensive footwear due to big toe holes, fit Big Toe Hole Preventer patches in new footwear to prevent the holes appearing.
Big Toe Hole Preventer patches aren’t just for runners who are clocking up the miles, they are for the 1 in 5 of us that suffer from the condition that causes the holes to appear.
Throwing away a pair of comfortable shoes just because a hole has appeared, especially when the rest of the shoe isn’t showing any signs of wear, is just annoying and costly. Fitting Big Toe Hole Preventer patches in new, or nearly new, shoes extends the life of the footwear you enjoy wearing, which is good for your pocket and good for the planet.
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Big Toe Hole Preventer patches – what are they and how do they work?
Big Toe Hole Preventer is a reinforced self-adhesive patch and applicator system that prevents your big toe wearing a hole in your expensive footwear.
Big Toe Hole Preventer is a thin patch that fits inside your footwear, just above your big toe, and is designed to be unnoticeable after fitting. It is manufactured from tough abrasive and tear resistant material.
The applicator system ensures that the patch sticks in the correct place without any danger of sticking it to yourself, the furniture or stray pets.
It’s best to fit Big Toe Hole Preventer patches in new footwear to prevent the holes but they can also be used to repair a hole when it first becomes visible.
Each pack contains two self-adhesive patches, a left foot applicator and a right foot applicator.
The Big Toe Hole Preventer is an international patent pending product that is designed and manufactured in the UK.
Big Toe Hole Preventer Trainer Armour
Quick and easy to apply without any mess or fuss. Suitable for UK shoe sizes from 3 up to 12. Can also be used for fabric shoe repair. Available in black or white coloured patches.
Kit includes:
2x Big Toe Hole Preventer patches, 1x Left foot applicator, 1x Right foot applicator, User instructions
Link to video user guide