Mallet Toe Pads

What's a mallet toe? learn more about this unique kind of hammer toe and how to treat it.

What foot pad is best to treat mallet toes?

Mallet toe pads - which one is best for my needs?

This is the last post in a series of three blog posts that I've written to discuss hammer toe pads and which pads are best suited to treat hammer toes, claw toes and mallet toes.  Let's talk a little bit about mallet toes.

A mallet toe is a flexion deformity of the distal joint in the toe.  The proximal two joints of the toe remain straight while the distal joint contracts.  The result is usually a sore spot on the top of the distal toe knuckle or a build-up of callus on the tip of the toe.  For a visual reference of a mallet toe, be sure to check out my previous blog post on hammer toes that includes a graphic of the three types of hammer toes.

In terms of product sales for customers who contact us regarding mallet toes,  I'd have to say that the use of a Crest Pad and use of Gel Toe Protector are about neck and neck.  Both the Crest Pad and the Gel Toe Protector are going to pad the tip of the toe.  When I spoke to our medical director about these two padding choices, he seemed to lean to the Crest Pad for flexible mallet toes and the Gel Toe Protector for more rigid mallet toes.

Questions about hammer toe pads?  Be sure to contact us by chat, email or phone.  We're happy to help you make the right choice for your needs.

Thalia

Thalia Oster, JD
Founder and COE (Chief of Everything)

Updated 4/15/2021

Helpful Products

Toe Straightener - Single Toe

The Toe Straightener - Single Toe aligns overlapping toes, crooked toes, hammertoes, claw toes, mallet toes, and fractured toes. The adjustable elastic loop applies a constant, gentle pressure to the toe, pulling it back into place comfortably. Latex-free. One size. Universal right/left. By PediFix. 1/pkg.

As low as $8.46!

Hammer Toe Crest Pad - Foam

Foam Hammer Toe Crest Pads feature an adjustable elastic loop to support curled toes, ease pressure on the tips of toes, and eliminate forefoot pain. Made of soft, felt with a foam center to cushion and correct hammer toes, mallet toes, and claw toes. By PediFix. 1/pkg.

As low as $6.76!

Toe Straightener - Double Toe

Toe Straighteners - Double Toe gently guide toes back into proper alignment. Perfect for correcting overlapping toes, crooked toes, hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes. Great as a splint after hammertoe surgery. Easily trimmed with scissors for a precise, comfortable fix. One size. Universal right/left. By Pedifix. 1/pkg.

As low as $9.31!

Hammer Toe Crest Pad - Gel

The Hammer Toe Crest Pad - Gel is made of soft, durable, medical-grade silicone. Great for lifting and supporting curled hammer toes, relieving stress on metatarsal shafts, easing pressure on toe tips, and eliminating forefoot pain. Latex-free. One size. Right/left specific. By Myfootshop.com. 1/pkg.

As low as $8.46!

Hammer Toe Crest Pad - Adjustable Gel

The Hammer Toe Crest Pad - Adjustable Gel treats hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes. Our easy-to-use, adjustable design straightens toes and relieves pressure points on the tops and tips of toes. Right/left specific. Latex-free. One size. By Myfootshop.com. 1/pkg.

As low as $8.46!