Question 1

which do you think looks better long toes or short toes?

Accepted Answer

Does not matter: As long as your foot and toes are functional the length does not matter.

Question 2

what constitutes "short toes"?

Accepted Answer

Brachymetatarsia: In the feet, the metatarsal are long bones which are located just before the toes.  In many cases when people present for short toes, the real problem is a short metatarsal bone.  If problematic, a surgeon could lengthen the shortened bone thereby bringing the toe out to length.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: short toes?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Big Stuff.: Short toes can be described as a reduction in the length of one or more toes in relation to the length of other toes on the same or other foot. The reduced length can be due to a reduction in the size bones that form the toe  or a reduction in the length of the corresponding metatarsal bone(s).

Question 4

does having short toes decrease your chance for hammer toe?

Accepted Answer

No: Hammer toes can be caused by ill fitting shoes, biomechanics, alterations of tendon mechanics and many other processes.

Question 5

girl with huge feet but really short toes, can this be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Unless it is creating a problem walking i would not be concerned.

Question 6

are  long toes normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Toe length varies between individuals.  As with many physical attributes, there is a large range of "normal." certain conditions such as marfanism display long digits, but in the majority of instances long toes (or short ones) are normal.

Question 7

is it normal to have long toes?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: It could be the way you are unless there are any skeletal or collagen or other congenital abnormalities.

Question 8

are freakishly long toes normal?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: It could be the way you are unless there are any skeletal or collagen or other congenital abnormalities.

Question 9

does anyone else have long toes?

Accepted Answer

Relative: Length of toes is a 'relative' issue. It could be the way you are unless there are any skeletal or collagen or other congenital abnormalities.

Question 10

what is the benefit of long toes?

Accepted Answer

Probably no benefit: Probably a benefit in animals that hang from trees, but not likely to be a benefit or detriment in humans. Be happy with your toes, long or short!

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