Assessment of our G.I.Joe's aka our big toes...
- Jo McGilchrist
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: May 13, 2023
Why are our big toes so important and why do they hurt so blooming much when we injur them? With joint reaction forces of up to 800% of our body weight during jumping this small area of our body transmits a hell of a load on a regular basis, so when something's not right, it can be really quite disabling.
This article runs through common injuries of the big toe including injuries to the sesamoids, turf toe, traumatic bunions, fractures and mallet injuries.
Just like with ski boots, fit and function matter in work footwear too. When choosing between carbon toe vs steel toe, think comfort and safety—carbon toes are lighter and better for all-day wear, while steel toes offer maximum protection in high-risk environments.