Numb big toe

[FatAndSlow 0]

I play inline and lately after I take off my skates the top of my right big toe is numb. It's not the weather (in the 60's when I play). I've been playing with some new skates that are about a month old. I didn't bake them (break them in the old fashion way) because they are pretty comfortable as is. Is the problem the toe cap isn't wide enough (I have wide feet)? Is this something I need to worry about or is it pretty common.

Thanks in advance....

[Datsyukiandeek 0]

Are your toes bunched up in the toe cap? I personally perfer a tight skate all around except the toes. It drives me crazy, even in regular shoes.

[FatAndSlow 0]

(Wow that was a fast reply) :) . I really don't know if my toes are bunched up. The skates feel fine. If they are bunched up, there is no pain. Oh yeah, I have the CCM Vector 8.0s.

[indaslot 0]

Might be some pressure point that you are not aware of.I don't think I would ignore it though.Maybe try a doughnut type of padding (like Dr.Scholl's)to leave a space between your toe and the skate and if padding doesn't help,see a podiatrist?

[thejackal 46]

i had a numb big toe for 1 month after working at the Tennis Master Series in Montreal (wore sandals, had to stand 11 hours a day almost). it went away by itself after a while

[DamnLocust 0]

if the bottom eyelets are tied very tight, you may be cutting off a bit of circulation to the toe, but it's likely they're tight in the toebox as well.

I have similar issues. I hate my duck feet.

[trox_355 0]

Duck feet here, too. I noticed the same thing about once every fourth or fifth time on the ice for the first couple of months with my skates. I'm thinking it had something to do with lacing tightness, but it just seemed to go away after a while.

[FatAndSlow 0]

Just curious..If it is a problem with the toe cap being too narrow, is it possible to get a wider toe cap?

[DamnLocust 0]

I know that a lot of companies' E/EE width skates have wider toe boxes. I don't know if they can be replaced, however.

[hockeydoc 0]

Just curious..If it is a problem with the toe cap being too narrow, is it possible to get a wider toe cap?

I would guess that the toe cap is narrower than you are used to. I have the same problem when I wear hard soled shoes, and have to stand for very long, >30 mins. It is a pressure point that is typically not an issue. Sometimes it can develop into (usually temporary) nerve damage, but it will take a lot more than a few hours a few nights a week to do anything permanent. Usually gets worse with age. You're not diabetic are you? If not, you're most likely okay.

BTW, someone did have a thread regarding getting wider toe caps. Which if you want to invest in, it sounds like it would help.

[ambro 0]

That happens to me with my Kor's. It happens with both skates however. It is because the toe cap is too narrow, as mentioned above.

[bigmack 0]

Can the toe box be punched out? or only the boot? I have a pair of D skates but i think i needed the E's. Is punching out the boot the best Solution?

[trox_355 0]

Can the toe box be punched out? or only the boot? I have a pair of D skates but i think i needed the E's. Is punching out the boot the best Solution?

The LHS I went to was able to punch out the toe a little. I guess it depends on how much the cap needs to stretch, but some minor amount wasn't a problem for my skates.

[DamnLocust 0]

Boot punching is usually reserved for hotspots, and localizd issues. If the whole boot is too narrow, you may have to stick with it until it breaks in fully (and the sides soften up a bit) or just cut your losses and buy a new skate altogether.