Toe Protectors
Apart from comfortable footwear, it’s recommended for those with ingrown toenails to use toe protectors, especially if you expect to be walking around more. These items are soft and flexible sleeves with either open toes or a cap with spandex lining or gel silicon to protect against pressure from deformities like hammer or claw toes, rubbing, corns, calli, trauma, blisters, and more. They’re primarily designed to minimize or mitigate pressure in the feet.
It’s generally easy to use toe protectors. They only need to be pulled on individual toes. It benefits not only the toes with the sleeves, but those adjacent to them also. The sleeves usually have caps, which are ideal for problematic lesions affecting the toe’s skin or nails. It’s particularly useful for people with traumatized nails, as it aids shock absorption, preventing any pressure from occurring.
While beneficial, there are a few things to consider before using toe protectors. For example, the material of the socks you’re using will matter, as some may cause your feet to feel cold or sweat more. The chosen footwear will also influence the friction and pressure between your toes, so it’s crucial to wear pairs that fit.
