Black Toe

[BackLoafRiver]

Hey all,

I did a search on the forums and couldn't find anything.

I've been 11 days in new boots now and I hadn't had these issues until now. Essentially, my big toe on my right foot has developed some bruising at the base of the nail. (And it throbs like a son-of-a...)

My guess is that I need the toe box punched but I'm wondering if there could be another explanation.

Anyone else experience this?

I guess I need to find a decent bootfitter in Maine.

 

[ScottySkis]

No experience with that but I hear the blacker the cherry the sweeter the juice.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

There's something wrong with you

I found a thread Nick started on toenails and boots. The difference in scenarios is that my big toe nail is trimmed fairly short.

 

[wa-loaf]

Either boot is too big and your foot is sliding forward banging toe on end or it's too small.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

My money is on too small. I actually went down a shell size. Shop said the fit was right.

 

[andrec10]

There's something wrong with you

I found a thread Nick started on toenails and boots. The difference in scenarios is that my big toe nail is trimmed fairly short.

you just figured that out now about Scotty.....?

 

[andrec10]

My money is on too small. I actually went down a shell size. Shop said the fit was right.

Get the toe area punched out. Do not let them grind it out, unless they are plug boots!

 

[BackLoafRiver]

you just figured that out now about Scotty.....?

Negative. Just thought I'd call him out.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

Get the toe area punched out. Do not let them grind it out, unless they are plug boots!

How successful is it? I'm worried I'll need to buy new boots

 

[andrec10]

How successful is it? I'm worried I'll need to buy new boots

An experienced bootfitter should be able to do that in his sleep! Only 2 places in the Northeast I would let touch my boots...The Pro at Hunter and Peak Performance in Killington! IMHO

 

[BackLoafRiver]

If I had the time, is drive to Plymouth and have Paul or Brian at Feet First do it. The bummer is that it is a 3 hour drive each way. I hear the guys at Allspeed in Portland are good.

 

[Edd]

Stan and Dans in North Conway is a good place for boot issues.

 

[dlague]

This happen to my son when he was told to by a boot that fit his foot exactly? When he went off jumps the landing was serving his toe into the front of the boot! If I would have been there he would not have bought them. I went back with him and got the boots exchanged even though he wore them for half of the season. They gave me a lite hassle but told them they should have known better! It was at Ken Jones in Manchester! We got him in a size up and everything was fine! I think it is called toe bang!

 

[drjeff]

Black toe, or as my 10yr old daughter refers to it "6 month nail polish"

Question #1 - are you feeling the toe pressure/discomfort every day you're in your boots? If not then this could have been a one time anomaly where you say landed awkwardly and jammed your toe just that one time. If it's every time in the boots than its a size issue that a fitter can address

#2 - and it sounds like you have this taken care of already - toe nail length

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[BackLoafRiver]

It hasn't been every time but the past three or so times out it has been pretty pronounced. I also notice my toes on that foot getting cold which is a bit of an anomaly as it never happened with my old boots. I replayed the days events in my head and there were no jumps to speak of or moments of "bang" that stand out.

Im almost certain it is a fit problem at this point. If I have to buy new boots, someone might need to check me into a mental hospital.

 

[dlague]

Circulation issue would be my next suspicion

 

[steamboat1]

I think Scotty got it right.

 

[BackLoafRiver]

I think Scotty got it right.

Said no one ever?

In all honesty, I am looking forward to meeting him at the Summit.

 

[ScottySkis]

Said no one ever?

In all honesty, I am looking forward to meeting him at the Summit.

Thanks I looking foward to meeting everyone . I am a little weird but makes life more enjoyable that way .

 

[Nick]

This happened to me last year at the loaf. In my case, the boots were too small and my to was pressed right up against the front, even scrunched over a bit. I went over a small drop and when I landed it just went bang. when I took off my boot later the toe was black. It took almost 10 months to grow out.