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Can tight shoes cause your big toe to go numb?
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Yes: Yes. The pressure on the sides of the foot can pinch the digital nerves and cause numbness.
Answered 11/16/2020
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Yes: Tight shoewear can compress superficial nerves in the foot, causing numbness to the toes. This problem is typically reversible if the ill fitting shoes are no longer worn.
Answered 4/26/2021
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