Claw Toes
The joint at the base of the toe bends upwards and other joints bend down. This causes toes to curl downward and dig into the soles of shoes. Claw toes can occur on any lesser toe.
Mallet Toes
A toe bends down at the joint near the tip, closest to the toenail. Like hammer toe, mallet toes often happen in second, third, and fourth toes.
Crossover Toes
Also called « Overlapping Toes, » this occurs when a toe lays on top of an adjacent toe. It is usually a progression of the above issues when they are left untreated. Overlapping toes worsen over time and are most often seen with the second or fifth toe.
